Northeast Georgia Medical Center recently became the first hospital in Georgia to use the Jada System, a new life-saving technology system to treat mothers suffering from postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and abnormal uterine bleeding.
According to a release from NGMC, postpartum hemorrhage and abnormal uterine bleeding require immediate intervention, and the Jada System is the first treatment to be made available for this purpose in the U.S. in more than a decade. Previous technology required 12 to 24 hours of balloon pressure inside the uterus to stop bleeding, but the Jada System can get bleeding under control within an average of three minutes.
Jefferson Police officer involved in wreck on Athens Highway on the way to work
A Jefferson Police officer on his way to work was involved in a two-vehicle wreck with a Gainesville man around 5:35 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, on U.S. 129/Athens Highway, according to authorities.
The officer’s injuries were not life-threatening, authorities said.
Officer Kenyon Wood, 25, was driving a 2014 Ford Explorer belonging to the police department southbound on Athens Highway on a slight curve to left, according to Georgia State Patrol.
Misael Rubio, 18, of Gainesville, was driving a 2006 Acura MDX eastbound on Roy Parks Road near the intersection with Athens Highway, state patrol said.
City of Gainesville offering $1 rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites
The City of Gainesville is now offering $1 rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites through its WeGo vanpool service, as opposed to the usual fee of $3.
Beginning today through March 31, WeGo will transport customers to vaccination sites within the city limits of Gainesville, including Northeast Georgia Medical Center, the Hall County Health Department, Longstreet Clinic, MedLink Georgia, Kroger, Riverside Pharmacy, Lawrence Pharmacy and McElveen’s Pharmacy.
WeGo utilizes a fleet of 10-12 passenger vans to transport travelers and operates through a smartphone app called “WeGo Powered by VIA.” The service operates from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and is available to everyone within the city limits of Gainesville, including persons with disabilities.
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Beginning Monday, community members within the City of Gainesville needing a ride to their COVID-19 vaccination appointment can take advantage of the city s WeGo van service for only $1.
The City of Gainesville is now offering $1 rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites through its WeGo vanpool service.
According to the City of Gainesville website, beginning Monday, community members needing transportation to their vaccination appointments within Gainesville city limits will pay the reduced rate of $1, as opposed to the normal fare of $3.
WeGo utlizes a fleet of 10-12 passenger vans to transport travelers and operates through a smartphone app called WeGo Powered by Via . The service operates during the hours of 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. WeGo is available to everyone within the City of Gainesville, including persons with disabilities.