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Simulation of a Stroke Survivor's Daily Challenges

Submitted by 13WMAZ Web Staff
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012, 6:42pm

For Michael Jennings, it happened at work.

"I was able to get to the hospital fast and they were able to reverse the issue, the blockage," says Jennings from Byron.

But for 7 year old Jacob DeJournett, it came in his sleep.

"I had six strokes. Four in the back of my head and one right here," says Jacob, as he points to the side of his head.

Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S and the leading cause of long term disability, according to the American Heart Association.

"When I first got up, I couldn't walk because my foot would be dragging on the floor," says Jacob.

"If you watch him, he'll be walking down the hall, and he'll trip, or his eyesight has become a big issue," says mother Sara DeJournett from Warner Robins.

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Warner Robins Middle School Hosts Locks of Love

Submitted by HCBOE on Tuesday, May 8th, 5:21 pm
Warner Robins Middle School Hosts Locks of Love

HOUSTON COUNTY, GA – Warner Robins Middle School is hosting a Locks of Love event this week.  Five students will donate their hair May 11, 2012.  The hair cut will take place from 3 to 3:45 p.m. 

Locks of Love is a public, non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 18 who suffer from hair loss from any diagnosis.  The organization uses donated hair to create high-quality hair prosthetics.  The wigs help restore self-esteem and confidence.

The Ink Spot is providing t-shirts.  Warner Robins Middle is located at 425 Mary Lane in Warner Robins.  

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Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Atlantic Lung Center

Submitted by Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce, Membership/Investment Organization
Friday, April 27th, 2012, 11:13am
Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Atlantic Lung Center

WARNER ROBINS, GA- The Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Atlantic Lung Center.

Atlantic Lung Center was established in 1997 and opened an office in Warner Robins in 2010.  Due to high demands from patients they just recently added the sleep laboratory. 

Atlantic Lung Center has been providing medical services in the Robins Region for over 13 years.

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Chamber Welcomes Dr. Leslie G. Tidwell with Ribbon Cutting

Submitted by Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce, Membership/Investment Organization
Thursday, March 29th, 2012, 9:08am
Chamber Welcomes Dr. Leslie G. Tidwell with Ribbon Cutting

WARNER ROBINS, GA- The Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Cornerstone Medical Associates as they welcomed Dr. Leslie Tidwell.

Being no stranger to the Robins Region, Leslie G. Tidwell, MD, FACOG, is the newest member of the Cornerstone Medical Associates, LLC, team.  She specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is affiliated with Houston Medical Center.

“I am really excited to be a part of the Cornerstone team,” said Dr. Tidwell.  “I truly love the work that I do and I’m enjoying the opportunity to be able to run the office as it should be…with the utmost care and compassion for each and every patient.”

Dr. Tidwell is Board Certified and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

For more information, please contact the office at 478.953.3542.

See photos from the ceremony. 

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Warner Robins Receives Tree City USA Recognition, Growth Award

Submitted by KWRB on Tuesday, March 20th, 2:33 pm
Warner Robins Receives Tree City USA Recognition, Growth Award

 

Warner Robins has been named a Tree City USA community by The National Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to community forestry, a Keep Warner Robins Beautiful news release says.

It is the twenty-first consecutive year Warner Robins has received this national recognition!

For the eighth year, Warner Robins is the recipient of a Tree City USA Growth Award for demonstrating progress in its community forestry program in the following activity areas:  

Education and Public Relations

Publications

Planning and Management

Municipal Funding

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Chamber Welcomes the Law Offices of Cruse & Wilburn to the Family

Submitted by Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce, Membership/Investment Organization
Monday, February 27th, 2012, 4:22pm
Chamber Welcomes the Law Offices of Cruse & Wilburn to the Family

WARNER ROBINS, GA- The Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a Ribbon Cutting for The Law Offices of Cruse & Wilburn.

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PHOTOS: Cantrell Center 5K

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Saturday, February 25th, 2012, 1:54pm
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