Residents in the southern portion of Henry County, who need medical care, do not have to endure long waits in an emergency room, thanks to a new program at an area hospital.
Spalding Regional Medical Center recently unveiled its "InQuickER" service, which allows individuals to hold a place at the emergency room online, while waiting at their homes.
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