The FREE Annual Wellness Visit

Georgians over 65 are eligible

The Annual Wellness Visit, or AWV, is a non-invasive visit with your Primary Care Provider’s practice that’s free to most Medicare-eligible Georgians over 65. The appointment is designed to assess future health risks and create a personal prevention plan.

Georgia Memory Net recommends that every eligible Georgian over the age of 65 takes advantage of their free Annual Wellness Visit. We especially recommend the AWV for those who may be experiencing memory challenges. Part of the AWV looks at memory and cognition, and can reveal symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias.

If signs of Alzheimer’s are found, your healthcare professional may recommend an appointment with Georgia Memory Net for an accelerated diagnosis and treatment plan, as well as connection to support organizations in your area. Visit GaMemoryNet.org/referrals to learn more about getting a referral to a GMN Memory Assessment Clinic.

— GPB EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP —

President and Chief Executive Officer Bert Wesley Huffman

Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Adam Woodlief

— EDITORIAL —

Editor in Chief Mandy Wilson

Editorial Assistant Aliya Cooper

— CREATIVE —

Design Director Mark Bradway

Graphic Designers Jessica Gurell, Ciera Troy

— EXTERNAL AFFAIRS —

Vice President of Community Engagement Emmalee Hackshaw

Director of Fundraising Strategies Pat Marcus

Director of Individual Giving & Development Operations Rebecca Hogue

Director of Leadership Giving Sherry White

Director of Foundations & Grants Greg Carraway

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Dear Friends,

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what GPB is. I mean, yes, we are media, and on an even more granular level we’re television, radio, digital initiatives, education, community engagement… the list goes on. But rather than the physical efforts of our labor (which is certainly important), I want to know what GPB is to the communities we serve around the state. I want to know that what we’re doing makes a difference in people’s lives, their choices and their depth and breadth of knowledge. We often say that public television and radio make us smarter, right? Well, I want GPB to make you more than smart – I hope we help you build empathy. As Georgians we’re all in this together, regardless of political beliefs, religion, personal identity, etc. I want GPB to reflect all of us – a welcoming space – a safe space – a TRUSTED space.

Every dollar we receive is a gift, and it’s on us to ensure that those gifts, large and small, public or private are used to make our state a better place to be - Do more than engage communities but BUILD them and remain a part of them. And that is why you’re so vital. We have been getting a great response to GPB Next, which tells me that this is something you enjoy and look forward to getting month after month. I hope what you consistently find between the covers of this book is a bit of that reflection of you. Without you there is no GPB, and I like to think that without GPB there would be a little less Georgia. Never forget the power of your generosity at any level. It’s literally because of it that we are here.

This month, NOVA brings us the fascinating two-part series Your Brain, a fitting topic since May marks Mental Health Awareness Month. We’ll hear more about that important topic in the GPB Radio section as well.

Also, we’re excited to launch a new community engagement initiative around the PBS series Iconic America that will spotlight Georgia.

And finally, if you’re in vacation planning mode, check out the article on our latest tours of England in 2024 featuring All Creatures Great and Small and more of your favorite programs.

Warmest regards,

Bert Wesley Huffman GPB President and Chief Revenue Officer

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PBS Video App

Download the free PBS App and gain access to hours and hours of PBS shows streaming on demand. Programs are typically available to stream for free for a limited time – usually for two weeks following their broadcast on GPB TV. For more information, visit pbs.org/pbs-video-app.

With GPB Passport, you can watch even more. You can binge watch full seasons of your favorite shows, get early access to episodes before they air on GPB and discover new collections exclusive to GPB Passport. Programs include MASTERPIECE mysteries and dramas like Sanditon, All Creatures Great and Small, Miss Scarlet & The Duke and Downton Abbey. There are also Ken Burns’ documentaries, Finding Your Roots, Nature, NOVA, Great Performances, Antiques Roadshow, America’s Test Kitchen and more. For more information, visit gpb.org/passport.

GPB Passport is a benefit exclusively available to supporters of Georgia Public Broadcasting that comes to you automatically with a minimum donation of $5/ month. You can stream programs on your Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, computer, tablet, smartphone and other devices. And your contribution supports the mission of public broadcasting here in Georgia and beyond.

Need help with the PBS App or GPB Passport? Reach out to us at ask@gpb.org or call 800-222-4788.

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