News 12 - HealthTeam12 Headlines

Fishing, swimming advisories in effect for Ogeechee River; EPD investigating reports of dead fish

Mon, 28 May 2012 18:47:20 GMT

Complaints of dead fish and peculiar fish activity, similar to reports one year ago, have been coming in from those who live on the Ogeechee River.

Andy Copeland blogs: 'Aimee has finally spoken her first words'

Mon, 28 May 2012 18:06:38 GMT

Aimee, a 24-year-old graduate student, acquired necrotizing faciitis after falling from a zipline and cutting her leg on May 1.

Woman with flesh-eating disease takes own breaths

Mon, 21 May 2012 20:04:50 GMT

The University of West Georgia student developed a rare condition called necrotizing fasciitis after cutting her leg in a May 1 fall from a homemade zip line.

Metro Atlanta Rotary Club members make trip to Augusta to support Aimee Copeland

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:20:44 GMT

Andy Copeland has been using his daughter's story to not only help her, but all of those at the burn center, and people are responding.

Ga. woman learns toll of flesh-eating bacteria

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:14:25 GMT

Andy Copeland said his daughter "shed no tears, she never batted an eyelash. I was crying because I am a proud father of an incredibly courageous young lady."

Deputy recovering from stroke loved National Police Week

Thu, 17 May 2012 23:33:09 GMT

On the drive home Wednesday, Deputy Perry Price suffered a stroke while on his motorcycle.

UPDATE: Aimee Copeland can move hands, has positive spirit

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:15:57 GMT

A news conference was held at Wednesday afternoon to give updates on Aimee's condition.

GHSU announces opening of public health institute

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:23:21 GMT

The school has set aside $8 million for the new institute. It will be comprised of 36 current faculty researchers. The idea is to bring in 30 new researchers over the next five years.

Blood drive for Aimee Copeland is huge success, encourages more donations

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:04:34 GMT

When Aimee's family first got to the hospital, they felt helpless and wanted to know what they could do. There wasn't much, except to go to Shepeard Blood Center themselves and donate in Aimee's name.

Survivor of rare flesh-eating bacteria tells her story

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:02:31 GMT

Brenda Koch is a 13-year survivor of necrotizing fasciitis and seeing Aimee's story made her want to share her story with the Copeland family.