ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced 107 appointments and reappointments to various state boards, authorities, and commissions. Georgia Maternal and Infant Health Advisory Commission Keisha Callins is an accomplished obstetrician-gynecologist and public health expert with extensive experience in clinical practice, academic leadership, research, and community service. She holds a Doctor  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Piedmont Regional Community Services Board a $500,000 grant. The funding will support expanded access to recovery services and increase employment opportunities. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "This ARC grant for $500,000 helps Piedmont Regional Community Services Board improve greater access to substance use   more

FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia, Oct. 18 -- Piedmont issued the following news release: Athens, Ga. (October 17, 2024) - Just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Piedmont Athens Regional finished a $210,000 renovation of its Breast Health Center. The project was fully funded by donations through the Piedmont Athens Regional Foundation and includes new flooring, updated lighting, fresh paint, new waiting room and dressing room furniture and artwork, updates to the registration and main waiting area  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia, Oct. 18 -- Piedmont issued the following news release: Athens, Ga. (October 17, 2024) - Piedmont Athens Regional medical residents recently presented research they completed at the Georgia Chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP) conference held in Savannah, Ga., with nine winning first, second, or third place for their presentations and clinical vignettes, making the Piedmont Athens team the most decorated program in Georgia. Anis Abobaker, M.D., Fawwad Ansa  more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Oct. 18 -- Winthrop University issued the following news: * * * HIGHLIGHTS * Launching this fall, the agreement will guarantee all Central Piedmont students transferring to Winthrop in-state tuition and eligibility for university academic scholarships in a move to expand options for Charlotte-area students who are seeking a bachelor's degree. * The Winthrop-Central Piedmont partnership will offer nearly 40-degree course sequences, or pathways, depending on a studen  more