Health Information


Thanks for visiting our Health Information page. The Savannah CW wants all of our viewers (and everyone else too, for that matter) to live healthy lifestyles. Through partnerships with St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital (see their video to the right) and others, we hope to help encourage healthy living.

Also check out the AJC's Health News feed below. It updates several times a day so keep checking back.

How to adapt eating habits to your vacation

Just because you’re taking a vacation or even a “stay-cation” doesn’t mean an escape from diet and fitness habits.

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 14:19

Researcher finds lax food safety in restaurants

RALEIGH, N.C. - Here's an unappetizing thought: A review of restaurant food safety practices found that a typical kitchen worker cross-contaminates food with potentially dangerous pathogens about once per hour.

Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/11/2010 - 15:22

Lilburn man accused of propositioning kids at neighborhood pool

Police have accused a 40-year-old Lilburn man of propositioning three children at his neighborhood pool.

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/09/2010 - 08:03

Georgia weather: Heat wave on the way

If it doesn't feel like summer already, it certainly will by the weekend. WSB-TV meteorologist David Chandley is calling for high temperatures of 92 Friday and Saturday and 94 Sunday.

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/09/2010 - 06:42

Roswell police Taser man wrecking motel room

A man with family problems fired a gun and trashed an extended-stay motel room until Roswell police were able to subdue him early Wednesday.

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/09/2010 - 05:33

Thursday's Screen on the Green problems not unprecedented

When Caitlin McLain first heard press reports about chaos during Screen on the Green at Piedmont Park, she assumed it was from the May 27 showing of "National Treasure." "We heard what sounded like gunshots going off," said McLain, 22, of Marietta, who attended the debut of the summer film series with several friends.

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 20:28

83-year-old Jonesboro man found

An 83-year-old disabled man that was missing for several hours Tuesday has been located unharmed. Thomas Wooten Jr.

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 19:45

Cops: Alcohol may be involved in Marietta wreck

Police say alcohol may have contributed to a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon that seriously injured a Cobb County woman.

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 18:35

DeKalb says GM deal still on

A Florida developer’s bid to remake the GM plant in Doraville, declared dead just the night before, showed a flicker of life Tuesday.

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 18:34

Atlanta workers receive sudden layoff notices

Dozens of Atlanta city workers, including Department of Corrections and airport employees, were told Tuesday they would be terminated.

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 18:17