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Biden administration meets to discuss maternal health …

WebJohnson leads the Health Resources and Services Administration, an arm of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, that focuses on funding state and local …

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New federal rules on nursing home staffing worry Georgia providers

WebThe coronavirus pandemic, which claimed more than 167,000 nursing home residents in the U.S., exposed the poor staffing levels at the facilities and led many workers to leave the …

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COVID today: Why some still get seriously sick and hospitalized

WebThe number of new COVID hospitalizations in Georgia for the week ending Feb. 3 totaled 740, down from 834 the week before, marking an 11% drop. Back in September 2021, …

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CDC ‘disease detectives’ study mold infections in COVID patients, …

WebThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will hold its annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference starting Tuesday, with public presentations on new public …

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Atlanta charity health center awarded for care quality, pandemic …

WebDr. Richard Blalock conducted a medical check-up for Omar Jobe at The Family Health Center located in West End on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. Recently, The Family Health …

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New details: Financial rescue planned for Grady Health System

WebJohn Haupert, CEO of Grady Health System, told the AJC in July that Grady’s finances were in the red, with the cost of temporary nurses largely to blame for a deficit of about …

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Clark Howard’s heart surgery goes well, his wife said

WebDec 6, 2023. The podcast and TV consumer rights advocate Clark Howard made it through aortic valve replacement surgery without incident Wednesday morning, his wife Lane …

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Healthcare Georgia Foundation announces new name and …

WebThe Healthcare Georgia Foundation, a local organization that partners with nonprofits to give the needy access to quality health care, recently announced that it has been rebranded …

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Emory tops U.S. News & World Report’s list of best Atlanta hospitals

WebEmory and Northside hospitals have much to be proud of after U.S. News & World Report released its ranking of the top hospitals in Atlanta. Both health care systems had four …

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Emory, Morehouse School of Medicine apply to tackle ‘toughest’ …

WebEmory University and Morehouse School of Medicine are finalists for large grants to tackle major challenges in the fight against cancer: stark racial disparities in cancer care and …

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‘Worried he might never be the same’ Georgia runner now No. 1 …

WebHe’s currently ranked No. 1 in cross country in Georgia for his division with a personal record for a 5K cross country race of 15 minutes, 52 seconds. The 17-year-old is a junior …

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Study: Patients treated by female doctors have better health …

WebAround 31% of patients from each sex were treated by female doctors. When treated by female physicians, female patients experienced an 8.15% mortality rate. That rate …

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What Georgians should know about Medicare now

WebGeorgia SHIP is at 1-866-552-4464, option 4. They are open year-around, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 1-800-Medicare. To navigate the automated call system: Medicare …

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Georgia doctors may continue prescriptions for virtual …

WebExplore From 2022: Telehealth health care use growing, diversifying. There may be new rules come January 2025, but regardless of the timeline, the state board now says it will …

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UGA breaks ground for medical school set to open in 2026

WebThe medical school is expected to open in 2026 and will double enrollment from the Augusta University/UGA partnership, from 60 students currently to at least 120, according to …

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After a year, questions remain on Atlanta Medical Center’s closure

WebOne year has passed since Atlanta Medical Center’s last patients left the emergency room Oct. 14, 2022, shortly before Wellstar Health System closed the hospital for good, …

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New Birth partners with Community Healthcare to open clinic

WebNov 8, 2023. New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and Community Healthcare of America are joining to address health disparities in DeKalb County with the opening of a new …

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Class of 2024 reflects on college years marked by COVID-19, …

WebFor many in the graduating class of 2024, the unrest at campuses across the country over the Israel-Hamas war has marked an emotional end to their college experiences that …

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What self-employed Georgians need to know about choosing …

Web5 things self-employed workers should know about choosing health insurance in Georgia. Being self-employed can have many perks, but without an employer's health care plan, …

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Atlanta rap duo Earthgang hosts 5K to promote healthy living

WebOn Saturday, April 27, Doctor Dot and Olu of Atlanta-based rap duo Earthgang are hosting a 5K race on the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside trail.. The free event is organized through their …

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Report: Georgia board that regulates doctors still fails to protect

WebThe Georgia Composite Medical Board is the state’s body that licenses doctors, disciplines them for abuse, misconduct or incompetence, and can limit or revoke their licenses in …

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Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in drinking water across Georgia

WebUpdated Sept 15, 2023. A new round of testing has revealed toxic chemicals linked to cancer and impaired immunity, including in children, in the drinking water of nearly a …

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Hiram’s Travis Tritt at 60: Happy, healthy and scaling back touring

WebApril 22, 2024. Travis Tritt is proudly part of the Country Class of 1989 with Clint Black, fellow Georgian Alan Jackson and of course, Garth Brooks. “It was one of the most …

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Cobb creates council to manage opioid settlement funds

Web1 hour ago. Cobb County commissioners voted this week to create a council to advise them on how best to use the nearly $40 million the county will receive from various opioid …

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INTERVIEW: Lewis Black still recuperating from trauma of living …

WebSo when the pandemic hit in March of 2020, the New York City resident hunkered down because of his age (71 at the time), staying in his apartment for 12 straight weeks. “It …

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Protesters, police back at Emory hours after arrests

WebIn a statement, Emory said protesters arrived about 7:40 a.m., pushed past campus police and “set up tents in an area where equipment and materials were staged for …

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UPS saw declines in profit and revenue in Q1 2024.

WebUpdated April 23, 2024. Sandy Springs-based UPS reported that its revenue and profit continued to decline in the first quarter, but its CEO sees a recovery to growth in the …

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