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Tripp to have 13th surgery

Tripp Halstead will have a 13th surgery on Friday, but this time it's considered "minor" to remove his gall bladder.

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Doctors look for answers about Tripp's inflamed organs

Tripp Halstead remained in the hospital on Tuesday as he suffered from an inflamed pancreas, gall stones and elevated liver enzymes

Seventh Day Adventist church to hold health challenge

The Duluth Seventh Day Adventist church will have an eight-week health challenge that starts this week.

Peachtree Corners church to host free health session

The session will teach attendees the difference between Dementia and Delirium.

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Tripp Halstead leaves hospital

Tripp Halstead left the hospital on Friday, five months after he sustained a traumatic brain injury when a tree fell on his head. He was welcomed at a grandparents house with decorations and a cake.

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Colorful tribute on display at Mall of Georgia

A colorful tribute to children who have died from pediatric cancer is on display through Saturday at Mall Of Georgia.

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After 12th surgery, Tripp may go home soon, or to Maryland

Tripp Halstead recovered from his 12th surgery on Wednesday, which was meant to fix problems related to a shunt in his head. If problems persist, the family may get a second opinion at Johns Hopkins in Maryland.

Man injured in motorcycle crash upgraded to 'good' condition

Two people injured in a motorcycle crash with a trailer on March 16 have been identified by Duluth Police.

GMC establishes painkiller drug policy

Gwinnett Medical Center has established a policy to address addictive medications, which may lead to overdose deaths. An emergency department physician said he's seen progress since the policy was introduced a month ago.

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Cardiology practice joins Gwinnett Medical Group

A cardiology practice with locations around Gwinnett and the metro Atlanta area has joined the Gwinnett Medical Group.

Gwinnett weekly restaurant scores

Each week the Daily Post takes a snapshot of restaurant scores from around the county that have been released by the Gwinnett County Health Department.

Tripp's Facebook page blocked for several hours

The Facebook page "Tripp Halstead Updates" was frozen for 24 hours after a false report about obscene or offensive material.

Sports Medicine South breaking ground for expansion

Sports Medicine South of Lawrenceville will have a groundbreaking on Wednesday for a new 7,000 square foot expansion and renovation.

Lawrenceville church to host stroke, osteoporosis screening

Cornerstone Baptist Church in Lawrenceville will host a stroke and osteoporosis screening next month.

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Tripp makes more progress

Tripp Halstead had an 11th surgery on Monday, which inserted a shunt in his head and removed fluid drains. He also had Botox injected into his legs, which was designed to make them more flexible.