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The United States Food and Drug Administration requires nutrition labels to be placed on most packaged foods and beverages. The label details the serving size, calories, ingredients and other nutritional information. Often, when people read a food label, they focus on the number of calories listed. But it’s important to understand that not all calories are created equally. “Calories don’t mean everything. It’s important to look at where the calories come from, specifically on...

Archbold Pinetree Pharmacy Encourages Shingles Vaccine The shingles virus is a painful, widespread skin rash caused by the reactivation of the same virus (varicella-zoster virus) known to cause chicken pox. Symptoms include burning pain, numbness, itching and blisters. It’s estimated that one in three people will contract the virus in their lifetime. Those at highest risk include anyone who has previously had chicken pox, and people over the age of 50. “After developing chicken...

Archbold Memorial Hospital recently welcomed nurse practitioner Michael Posada, FNP-C, to the medical staff. Posada earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Armstrong Atlantic State University and a Master of Science degree in nursing from South University in Savannah. He is joining Timothy Daniel, MD, and Craig Yokley, MD, at Vascular Interventional of Thomasville Associates.

MCH Wins Network Hospital of the Quarter Mitchell County Hospital has been named Archbold’s Network Hospital of the Quarter for having the highest patient satisfaction scores of any Archbold hospital in the region. MCH won this award back-to-back for the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2018. “Our MCH team is committed to providing our patients the best care possible, and they continue to exceed the expectations of patients,” said Perry Mustian, Archbold Medical Center President and...

GGH Wins Emergency Department of the Quarter Grady General Hospital was recently awarded Archbold Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department of the Quarter award for the 4th quarter of 2018 and the first quarter of 2019. The award is presented quarterly to the emergency department in Archbold’s four-hospital system that has the highest patient satisfaction scores.

Archbold Encourages Men's Health Awareness Men’s Health Week is recognized each year in June during the week leading up to Father's Day. The purpose of the week is heighten awareness of preventable health problems commonly diagnosed in men, and to encourage men to see a doctor for routine screenings that can help detect diseases early. “Men are at an increased risk of multiple disease processes that can affect their quality of life and shorten their life expectancy if not...

The following employees with over 20 years of service were recently recognized for their tenure with the Archbold health system on April 16 at a luncheon. Pictured sitting from left to right: Nan Anders, 20 years; Sharon Bradshaw, 35 years; Grit Webb, 25 years; Pam Porter, 35 years. Pictured standing from left to right: Joan Alford, 25 years; Tammy Davis, 25 years; Pam Cornwell, 25 years; Vanessa Garland, 20 years; Traci Newsome, 30 years; Carolyn Lightfoot, 25 years; Ben Morris, 25 years;...

Hospice of Southwest Georgia's remembrance services scheduled for Davis Park in Cairo (May 2nd) and Paradise Park in Thomasville (May 3) have been postponed due to predictions of inclement weather. For more information, please call Linda Conti at Hospice of Southwest Georgia, 229-584-5505.

A strong storm may impact our area Friday between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. The storm is expected to last 30 minutes to an hour as the front moves through. As of now, all Archbold facilities are expected to maintain normal operating hours tomorrow. All elective inpatient and outpatient procedures for Friday are still scheduled. Our Emergency Department, Urgent Care, all Archbold Medical Group clinics and other outpatient facilities will also be open. Please use caution when traveling. If you feel...

Archbold Memorial Hospital recently installed new Signa™ Artist magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) unit in the hospital’s radiology department. Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is a test that uses magnets, radio waves and a computer to make detailed images inside bodies. Doctors often use this test to diagnose disease or injury and to see how well bodies have responded to treatment. The strength of the new Signa Artist’s magnet is 1.5 Tesla, which is equivalent to that of the...

April 7-15 is recognized as National Healthcare Volunteer Week, a time to recognize healthcare volunteers for their selfless service and dedication to making a difference in their local communities. Archbold's Hospice of Southwest Georgia offers a multitude of volunteer opportunities that allow volunteers to interact with hospice patients and their families. Hospice of Southwest Georgia's Flower Angels is one very popular volunteer program. Floral arrangements are donated by local...

Archbold Health Services’ Hospice of Southwest Georgia held a lunch presentation for the Thomasville Alzheimer's Support Group Thursday, March 7, at the Thomas County Public Library. Attendees learned about medical and support services available for patients and their families through Hospice of Southwest Georgia.