Georgia hospitals to benefit from rural tax credits Georgia generic image (Source: WALB) By WALB News Team | February 1, 2021 at 11:38 AM EST - Updated February 1 at 11:44 AM
DOUGLAS, Ga. (WALB) - The start of tax season is right around the corner, but Georgians have a unique opportunity now to decide where they want their money to go.
State legislation is giving taxpayers an option to support the stateâs rural hospitals â at no additional cost.
The program designates money you would typically pay in taxes to go to a
Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is one of 55 facilities on the list.
CRMC nurse retires after 4 decades
Good News: CRMC nurse retires after 4 decades By WALB News Team | January 19, 2021 at 6:58 PM EST - Updated January 19 at 7:57 PM
DOUGLAS, Ga. (WALB) - After caring for more than 10,000 babies throughout her career, one Coffee Regional Medical Center nurse is retiring.
Nurse Jenny Carver is hanging up her scrubs after 44 years.
Looking back on her career, Carver said she never planned to get her RN.
“But life brings all kinds of surprises,” Carver said. “I’ve been fortunate to work with some great physicians. We are a team, and the support has been wonderful. We always support each other and help one another.”
COVID-19 vaccine arrives at Coffee Regional Medical Center Anthony Moore, an EMT, getting the COVID-19 vaccine at Coffee Regional Medical Center. (Source: Coffee Regional Medical Center) By WALB News Team | December 23, 2020 at 5:51 PM EST - Updated December 23 at 5:51 PM
DOUGLAS, Ga. (WALB) - On Wednesday, Coffee Regional Medical Center got its first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
“These initial doses will be part of Phase 1a of the OWS (Operation Warp Speed) immunization plan,” hospital officials said in a release. “They will go to frontline healthcare workers and residents of long-term care facilities who are prioritized as the most vulnerable. Phase 1b, which will begin following Phase 1a, will include essential workers, including teachers, emergency responders, transportation, and those in the food and agriculture industry. Those adults who are high-risk or medically fragile and adults aged 65 and over will be offered the vaccination in Phase 1c.”