Chatham County SafetyNet Planning Council

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Safety Net Launches Health Information Exchange Pilot Project
The Health Information Exchange Pilot Project was launched in April, and is designed to improve care by helping providers more easily access a patient's medical records.

Chatham a 2010 County of Excellence for Support of Ininsured
Georgia Trend magazine names Chatham County a 2010 County of Excellence for the support of the uninsured through the Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council.

Savannah News Features Safety Net Providers
A recent article in the Savannah Morning News features Chatham County Safety Net Healthcare Providers.

Free Prescription Discount Card Program
A free prescription discount card program is now available in Savannah!

Savannah becomes a WeCan City
Savannah earns the coveted title of WeCan city, one of only fifteen across the US!

C.A.R.E. has a new home
The Chatham County Health Department's C.A.R.E. clinic has a new home adjacent to J.C. Lewis Health Center.

Back to school is right around the corner
Don't wait until the last minute to get your kids the shots they need!

J.C. Lewis Health Center expands services
J.C.Lewis Health Center was recently informed that they have received funding to extend health services.

Safety Net holds biannual strategic planning session
The Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council held its biannual day long strategic planning workshop on May 6, 2009.

The Health Crisis Hurting Hospitals, Taxpayers and Patients
People without health insurance too often go to the emergency room for health care, even when it's not an emergency.

Safety Net Partners Receive Grants
The Healthcare Georgia Foundation recently announced several grant awards for the Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council and two of its partners.

Good Samaritan Clinic Expanding Services
The Good Samaritan Clinic recently received a grant from the Healthcare Georgia Foundation to expand services to its growing client base.

E-Healthy Savannah Project Aims to Improve and Streamline Health Care Delivery
The E-Healthy Savannah Project has been launched, with a goal of using health information technology to reduce errors and improve efficiency in health care delivery.

Chinese Delegates Learn About Savannah's Healthcare System
Several Chatham County Safety Net providers hosted a group of about 30 government officials from China in April of 2008.