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TONI SAYS: Need help choosing a home health-care agency?

Dear Toni: Help!!! My mother-in-law is 85 and lives on her own in an independent living facility. After ... Read more

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OUR GUEST: Legislators must address state healthcare needs

Is there a doctor in the house? The state’s health care system is in need of a thorough ... Read more

Local News

Medical Assisting students recognized at SRTC-Moultrie

MOULTRIE — Southern Regional Technical College recognized five graduating Medical Assisting students at a pinning ceremony Nov. 29 ... Read more

Lifestyles

TONI SAYS: What is a Medicare Supplement Guaranteed Issue plan?

Dear Toni: I have decided to retire when I turn 65 in January and will need to enroll ... Read more

News

Georgia receives $100M federal grant for health care infrastructure

ATLANTA — The feds are sending roughly $100 million to the Georgia Department of Public Health to help ... Read more

Lifestyles

TONI SAYS: Is Medicare or the Part D drug plan more important when retiring?

Dear Toni: I am retiring January 1 and am beginning to search for the right Medicare option for ... Read more

Lifestyles

TONI SAYS: Why is my Medicare Part B premium $615?

Dear Toni: I have been reading your articles regarding turning 65, being laid off, and enrolling in Medicare, ... Read more

Lifestyles

TONI SAYS: How to avoid a Medicare Part D penalty

Hello Toni: I retired in April and had a telemarketing agent help me find a Medicare Supplement which ... Read more

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Are Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans the same?

Dear Toni: What is the difference between a “Medicare Supplement” and a “Medicare Advantage PPO” plan? I am ... Read more

Local News

South Ga. health group gets $1.3M grant for health workforce training

ALBANY, Ga. — The Southwest Georgia Area Health Education Center (SOWEGA-AHEC) has been awarded $1.3 million in grant ... Read more