St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital Earns Recognition from the American Diabetes Association
Lavonia, GA – August 24, 2026 – The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) – the nation’s leading organization committed to fighting diabetes – has announced the recognition of St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital through their Education* Recognition Program (ERP). The ADA’s ERP certificate assures that educational services meet the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES). The corresponding intervention provided is evidence-based and outcome-driven. Services apply for
New Georgia Law Requires Businesses to Register AED Locations with 911
A new Georgia law took effect July 1 that could make a life-saving difference for anyone in Hart County. Senate Bill 399, known as the Mason Sells AED Coordination Act, requires anyone who owns or maintains an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to register the device's location with their local 911 center. The law is named for Mason Sells, a 20-year-old Mercer University student who died after going into cardiac arrest during an intramural soccer game. An AED was reportedly nearby, but bystanders and
Low Income Spay/Neuter Program
