Cycling to help stop diabetes (BPT) - The American Diabetes Association is challenging bicycle riders to be part of the movement to Stop Diabetes(R) by participating in the annual Tour de Cure(R), a cycling event to raise fund...
Rare diseases: Increasing awareness for better patient outcomes (BPT) - Getting a diagnosis of any cancer can be frightening, but for those diagnosed with a rare cancer, the emotional toll can be much worse. For some of these patients, the journey to a correct...
The new year welcomes a new generation of inspiration (BPT) - In 2012, the world watched as women made historic gains in everything from Congress, with an all-time high of 20 women in the U.S. Senate – to the field, where they’ve won 100 total gold m...
Why greener schools can make a difference in kids' lives (BPT) - As awareness about the environment continues to grow, it’s becoming more apparent that “going green” not only benefits the planet – it benefits the entire population, especially its younge...
Active duty military: 'We'd do it again' (BPT) - If you could start over again, would you make the same decision? According to a recent survey, 78 percent of active duty military personnel say a resounding “yes.” When you think of the s...
Veterans with hearing loss experience renewed hope (BPT) - As our nation’s heroes continue to return home from the fronts of two major wars, it is a great time to recognize the tremendous toll service to our country can have on the brave men and w...
What's in your drinking water? Water is essential to our planet and our lives. But do you know what's really in your drinking water? You might be surprised to see that your hometown has been identified as one of the best or wo...
Giving back is the best way to spread holiday cheer (BPT) - If there’s one thing that unites us, it’s that doing something nice for someone else has a way of making us feel good. And sometimes, there’s no better reminder of this than hearing storie...
Citizens Bank of Lafayette, Tennessee was organized under state charter on April 10, 1909. There were 83 original stockholders who purchased $100 or $200 worth of stock. It was...
For more than 40 years, Liken Roofing has been a part of Macon County’s work force, as well as the work force for surrounding counties. My father, Bud Likens, started the busine...
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Macon County General Hospital: Providing Top-Notch Hometown Healthcare
In rural areas, some believe quality healthcare can be hard to come by. Away from the urban ...