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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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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 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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Security breaches exposing personal medical records …

WebA new report in The HIPPA Journal, published Wednesday, said that “2023 was the worst year ever for breached healthcare records” in the U.S., with more than 133 …

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Georgia health care-related bills become new laws

WebUpdated: 5:14 PM EDT April 20, 2024. ATHENS, Ga. — After Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed historic tax cuts into law Thursday, he ended his week by signing six more bills …

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City leaders look to bring hospital to south part of Fulton …

WebUpdated: 6:02 PM EDT October 13, 2023. EAST POINT, Ga. — About 200,000 people who live in the south part of Fulton County are at least 10 miles away …

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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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New portal matches Black doctors to patients

WebThe web-based database matches minority doctors with patients who need them. Jones said he created the portal as a one-stop-shop to highlight Black excellence …

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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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SmartMed Drive-Thru Clinic Roswell seeing thousands of …

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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Grady to build freestanding emergency department 11alive.com

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

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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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Why is the sun red when it sets

WebATLANTA — We've all watched a nice sunset or sunrise at some point in our lives. The different colors stream across the sky, and the sun gets a red tint as it …

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New tech helps protects cyclists, pedestrians and drivers

WebA combination of new technologies is paving the path forward for increased public safety on the road when it comes to drivers, cyclists and pedestrians alike. Jim …

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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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Clayton County murder suspect arrested in North Carolina: sheriff

WebThe suspect, Takeem Moore, is currently being held at the Bencome County Jail on no bond and is waiting to be taken to Clayton County, the sheriff's office said.

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New report Georgia DPH Maternal deaths data 11alive.com

WebThe investigation conducted by the state’s Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC) shows 89% of pregnancy-related deaths in Georgia between 2018 …

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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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NFL Draft Green Bay Packers select Travis Glover 11alive.com

WebBullard is the latest Georgia defensive player to get drafted in the first two rounds by the Packers. Green Bay selected Georgia cornerback Eric Stokes with the …

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Deadly shooting on Ajax Drive in Atlanta What we know

WebUpdated: 12:51 PM EDT April 28, 2024. ATLANTA — A 61-year-old man was shot and killed on Ajax Drive Saturday night, according to Atlanta Police. Officers said …

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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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Two dead after Walton County crash, GSP says 11alive.com

WebWife killed, husband injured after shooting in Lilburn. Georgia State Patrol troopers responded shortly after 11:30 a.m. on Sunday.

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

WebUpdated:3:58 PM EDT April 28, 2024. LOS ANGELES — Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combspushed back against a woman's lawsuit that accused him of sexual …

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