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Health in Georgia - USAFacts

(9 days ago) WebWhat are the basic healthcare issues in Georgia? How has the death rate changed in Georgia? Death rate (age-adjusted) Top causes of death in Georgia The data can be a way to assess the impact of health issues such as overdoses and COVID …

https://usafacts.org/topics/health/state/georgia/

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Health Data and Statistics Georgia Department of Public …

(Just Now) WebThe Georgia Department of Public Health has two ways to access Georgia’s public health data: The Online Analytical Statistical Information System (OASIS) is a web-based tool that will allow you to access publicly available health data and statistics for the state of Georgia. The Public Health Information Portal (PHIP) is an online data

https://dph.georgia.gov/about-dph/health-data-and-statistics

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Rural Georgia health, population declines as Atlanta …

(4 days ago) WebBetween the lines: Chan with GBPI said she thinks Georgia has a unique asset to tackle all these major problems: its 159 county health offices. (Georgia has the second-highest number of counties in the country.) Those offices could be an untapped advantage given persistent underfunding of public health, she said.

https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2023/05/17/georgia-health-decline-atlanta-grows-population

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Most Georgians struggling to afford health care, survey says

(6 days ago) WebAbout 70 percent of Georgia adults in a new survey report they had burdensome health care costs in the past year. This story also appeared in Georgia Health News. And an even higher percentage – 80 percent – are worried about being able to afford health care in the future. The survey of more than 950 adults was conducted from April …

https://thecurrentga.org/2021/10/15/most-georgians-struggling-to-afford-health-care-survey-says/

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Georgia's biggest health stories of 2019 - The Atlanta …

(Just Now) WebThe Atlanta-based CDC tackled health issues around the world in 2019. Here are nine the center says are the biggest. 1. Vaping lung injuries. As of Dec. 10, the CDC has reported 52 deaths and

https://www.ajc.com/lifestyles/health/cdc-biggest-health-threats-that-affected-georgia/FLO1aOultwXRBTsmeq22cI/

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the population of Atlanta. Georgians struggle to get …

(4 days ago) WebMental Health in Georgia 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year. In Georgia, 336,000 adults have a serious mental illness. More than half of Americans report that COVID-19 has had a negative impact on their mental health. In February 2021, 44.3% of adults in Georgia reported symptoms of anxiety or depression. 29.4% were …

https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/StateFactSheets/GeorgiaStateFactSheet.pdf

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Stats of the State of Georgia - Centers for Disease Control …

(1 days ago) Web2017 birth data come from National Vital Statistics Reports, Vol. 67, No. 8; leading cause of death data, including firearm, homicide, and drug poisoning mortality data, and infant mortality data come from CDC WONDER and rankings and rates are based on 2017 age-adjusted death rates. For more information on age-adjustment, refer to this report.

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/states/georgia/georgia.htm

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Heart Disease Georgia Department of Public Health

(4 days ago) WebIn efforts to fight heart disease, The Georgia Department of Public Health is a proud participant inMillion Hearts. Spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this national public …

https://dph.georgia.gov/chronic-disease-prevention/heart-disease

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5 Georgia health storylines to watch in 2023 – WABE

(6 days ago) Web5 Georgia health storylines to watch in 2023. A small group, including Stephanie Batchelor, left, sits on the steps of the Georgia state Capitol protesting the overturning of Roe v. Wade on June 26, 2022. (AP …

https://www.wabe.org/5-georgia-health-storylines-to-watch-in-2023/

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Report to governor: Georgia faces health care challenges

(7 days ago) WebSept 6, 2019. Veronica G. Brown needs a hip replacement. But, like 1.5 million other Georgians, she doesn’t have health insurance. That’s a big number. It’s about 1 out of every 7 Georgians

https://www.ajc.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/the-fragile-state-georgia-health-care/4jbCqqLx3lvmh89szIjslI/

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Addressing Georgia’s Healthcare Shortage

(5 days ago) WebA recent report by the Georgia Public Policy Foundation noted that 26 states already allow full practice authority for nurse practitioners in particular. North Dakota and Utah have also taken steps in recent years to allow greater practice authority for physician assistants. In particular, Georgia could expect to see improvements in both mental

https://www.georgiapolicy.org/news/addressing-georgias-healthcare-shortage/

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A Solution for Georgia’s Rural Healthcare Shortage

(5 days ago) WebAs rural Georgia’s population declines relative to metropolitan areas, its problems stemming from healthcare disparities become more apparent and impactful. However, lack of access also affects significant portions of urban populations in cities like Atlanta, Augusta and Savannah. This is an especially important finding given the toll of

https://www.georgiapolicy.org/news/a-solution-for-georgias-rural-healthcare-shortage/

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Mental health advocates in Georgia say a lack of access to care is …

(2 days ago) WebThe 2022 unified vision for transforming mental health and substance use care in Georgia is part of a multiyear legislative process. Last year, they called for better access to mental health care as the state tackled effects from the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the group is asking for more funding of behavioral health programs that have …

https://www.gpb.org/news/2022/08/12/mental-health-advocates-in-georgia-say-lack-of-access-care-what-leads-crises

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Health Topics Georgia Department of Public Health

(7 days ago) WebLinkedin page for Georgia Department of Public Health YouTube page for Georgia Department of Public Health Instagram page for Georgia Department of Public Health How can we help? Call Us. Main: (404) 657-2700. All Contacts. Visit. 200 Piedmont Avenue, SE Atlanta, GA 30334 US

https://dph.georgia.gov/health-topics

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Rural health for Georgia Overview - Rural Health Information Hub

(6 days ago) WebSelected Social Determinants of Health for Rural Georgia. 11.7% of Georgia residents lack health insurance (Kaiser, 2022). According to the Economic Research Service, the average per capita income for Georgia residents in 2021 was $55,786, with the rural per capita income at $42,273. The ERS reports, based on 2021 …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/states/georgia

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Healthy Georgia Report from Augusta University shows state’s …

(5 days ago) WebAugusta University’s second annual Healthy Georgia Report has just been released, offering a snapshot of health in the Peach State as compared to neighboring states as well as the entire country. While Georgia’s population shows improvement in some key health factors, researchers also found areas that could benefit from more …

https://jagwire.augusta.edu/healthy-georgia-report-from-augusta-university-shows-states-health-care-wins-and-areas-that-need-attention/

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Hospital closure: A rural Black community loses a lifeline

(6 days ago) WebAfter months of turning away patients, Phoebe Putney Health System said it would need $10 million to save the hospital. “SGRMC had been operating on the brink for years and before the COVID-19 crisis, we had not been able to finalize a workable plan to ensure the hospital’s future success,” said hospital chief executive Kim Gilman in July. . …

https://www.georgiahealthnews.com/2021/06/hospital-closure-rural-black-community-loses-lifeline/

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Georgia Profile of Health and Well-being - World Health …

(7 days ago) Webwell-being in Georgia The health status of Georgia’s population has over the past three decades generally followed the trends observed in the rest of the WHO European Region. However, despite noticeable improvements since 2000, the country still faces multiple health challenges. Georgia has made progress on a number of indicators, such as

https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/344133/9789289052726-eng.pdf

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Health Policy Issues – Georgians for a Healthy Future

(8 days ago) WebHealth care value is about raising the bar in our health system to achieve better outcomes at an affordable cost. Health care costs continue to rise, yet quality remains uneven and Georgia's overall health access and outcome indicators are among the nation's poorest. Learn more about our efforts to enhance value for Georgia health care consumers.

https://healthyfuturega.org/get-involved/learn/health-policy-issues/

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Georgia Department of Public Health

(4 days ago) WebDPH Board of Public Health. Learn more. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency in preventing disease, injury and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing.

https://dph.georgia.gov/

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How Healthy Is Henry County, Georgia? US News Healthiest …

(1 days ago) WebIt serves as a backbone to the Healthiest Communities peer group rankings, which account for the complex challenges and limited resources within many communities. Overall Economy Score. 71. 7.3%

https://www.usnews.com/news/healthiest-communities/georgia/henry-county

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How Healthy Is Dougherty County, Georgia? US News Healthiest …

(5 days ago) WebIt serves as a backbone to the Healthiest Communities peer group rankings, which account for the complex challenges and limited resources within many communities. Overall Economy Score. 39. 8.6%

https://www.usnews.com/news/healthiest-communities/georgia/dougherty-county

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Prescription predicament: Fallout from drug shortages - News4JAX

(Just Now) WebFeature Vignette: Analytics. The FDA says shortages are often linked to manufacturing and quality problems, delays, and discontinuations. Among the drugs on the list, two drugs used in

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/05/29/prescription-predicament-fallout-from-drug-shortages/

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Georgia Prosecutor to Appeal Dismissal of Some Trump Election …

(1 days ago) WebUS News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics

https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2024-05-23/georgia-prosecutor-to-appeal-dismissal-of-some-trump-election-case-charges

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