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Georgia health care-related bills become new laws

WEBATHENS, Ga. — After Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed historic tax cuts into law Thursday, he ended his week by signing six more bills that would improve health

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WEBAs syphilis numbers soar for pregnant women and newborns, new testing guidance recommended. Gov. Kemp signs legislation into law aimed at improving healthcare …

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Fulton County unveils Health Equity Initiative for COVID …

WEBFor county commission chairman Robb Pitts, the disparity he saw happening at a vaccine clinic in his own backyard couldn't be ignored. "There had been 350 people …

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Fulton County leaders lay out health disparities, solutions …

WEBDr. Lynn Paxton, Fulton County District Health Director, said inadequate hospital access only adds to the income and education disparities in Southern Fulton …

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Debunking pollen and seasonal allergy myths: VERIFY fast …

WEBPollen is a fine to coarse, powdery substance that is created by certain plants as part of their reproduction process, according to the National Institute of Environmental …

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Omicron variant impacting Georgia healthcare workers

WEBThe Georgia Department of Public Health's latest data demonstrates just how fast the omicron variant is spreading. Just over 3,000 peoplewere currently hospitalized …

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Georgia lawmakers talk solutions for high maternal …

WEBATLANTA — Tuesday marks Maternal Health Awareness Day, and as advocates gather at the Georgia capitol to rally for solutions, lawmakers and state …

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Grady to build freestanding emergency department

WEBFULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Grady Health System is planning to build a freestanding emergency department due to the increase demand for health care …

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New tech helps protects cyclists, pedestrians and drivers

WEBPEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. — Ryan Crabbe found a shady spot on a warm spring day, rooting on his kids in the USA Crit Speed Week race in Peachtree Corners. …

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Georgia Latino healthcare report What it reveals

WEBThe '2023 Health Status of Latinos in Georgia Report' is a collaboration between Morehouse College, Emory's School of Nursing, and nonprofit Latino …

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' files motion to dismiss claims in lawsuit

WEBDickerson-Neal’s claim came nearly three decades after his alleged misconduct, and the New York State Revenge Porn Law was not codified until 2019, …

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Double shooting on Martin Luther King Junior Drive 11alive.com

WEBATLANTA — Two men are in the hospital after a shooting broke out on Martin Luther King Junior Drive in Atlanta Saturday night, according to police. Officers …

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Deadly shooting on Ajax Drive in Atlanta What we know

WEBATLANTA — A 61-year-old man was shot and killed on Ajax Drive Saturday night, according to Atlanta Police. Officers said they initially received a call about the …

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Brookhaven ambulance response times petition 11alive.com

WEB8:48 a.m. - An ambulance is requested. 9:20 a.m. - EMS hadn't shown up, police asked for an updated ETA. 9:26 a.m. - The victim has complications due to …

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Brookhaven to ask state to operate ambulance service 11alive.com

WEBAfter making its petition known to the Regional EMS Advisory Council for Zoning, the council would then recommend to the state Department of Public Health …

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Grady Memorial Hospital opens med-psych unit 11alive.com

WEBUpdated:9:09 AM EDT October 23, 2023. ATLANTA — On Monday, Grady Memorial Hospitalwill open the doors to a new type of patient care, with state leaders hoping the …

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What was OJ Simpson's cause of death

WEBLaVergne acknowledged that Simpson died without paying the families of Simpson’s slain ex-wife and Goldman the bulk of a $33.5 million judgment they were …

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Local clinics seeing an increase in positive HIV cases 11alive.com

WEB11Alive checked with a local clinic that mostly serves DeKalb, Fulton and Clayton Counties to find out what it's seeing right now. "I have noticed that this quarter …

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Grady outpatient centers South Fulton County 11alive.com

WEBLee + White Outpatient Center, 1000 Lee St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30310; Cascade Outpatient Center, 3355 Cascade Rd., Atlanta, GA 30311

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Jury votes to recommend death penalty for Nassau County cop …

WEBThe jury decided to recommend the death penalty by a vote of 11-1 for McDowell's crime of killing Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers.

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SmartMed Drive-Thru Clinic Roswell seeing thousands of patients

WEBThe clinic takes health insurance, same as more familiar urgent care clinics. More than 5,000 patients have already come through the Roswell drive-thru clinic, …

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Georgia children Medicaid coverage, Senators demand answers

WEBAnd last month, Georgia Department of Human Services Commissioner Candice Broce said 550,444 Medicaid recipients have had their enrollment terminated, …

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