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Athens area COVID-19 update: Cases, hospitalization, …

In the last two weeks, Athens-Clarke County has seen a total of 775 reported cases of COVID-19, equivalent to 597 cases per every 100,000 residents,See more

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Drive-thru DPH site for COVID-19 vaccines and testing opens in …

WebAppointments can be made by visiting PublicHealthAthens.com or call (706) 340-0996. This location at 355 Oneta Street off North Chase Street is expected to be a …

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Georgia COVID-19: Hospitals understaffed, overloaded in …

WebNew COVID-19 cases are mounting. The state’s Department of Public Health reported more than 7,000 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday for the second …

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Piedmont opens mass COVID-19 vaccination site in Oconee County

WebA central COVID-19 vaccine site at Piedmont’s Oconee Health Campus is set to open Thursday. Piedmont Healthcare moved from eight vaccine sites to three “hubs” …

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Study investigates using telemedicine for flu diagnosis

WebBillings and co-authors from UGA Public Health recently published a study in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine that tests the accuracy of existing …

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New medical building at UGA hailed as boost to state's healthcare

WebThe building for medical education and research was hailed as a needed response to the physician shortage faced by Georgia. UGA President Jere Morehead, …

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Georgia sees a spike in COVID-19 cases since Christmas

WebMost of the flu cases involve the H1N1 strain, which typically peaks in January, she said. The good news is that cases of RSV, another respiratory virus the …

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Athens Neighborhood Health Center will expand, add dental services

WebThe unanimously approved project would add nine exam rooms to the health center's current six. Additionally, the project would add three dental stations, a dental x …

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Busiest ER departments in Georgia: 3 hospitals rank high for 2022

WebIn Marietta, Wellstar Kennestone Hospital is ranked No. 21 for having 116, 857 visits, which equals an average of 320 visits per day. Wellstar Kennestone Hospital …

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Athens area hospitals score A grade in safety, according to Leapfrog

WebTwo Athens area hospitals were recently highlight by The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization focused on health care transparency and safety. In the latest …

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UGA medical school approved by Board of Regents

WebUGA medical school gets approval with hopes of 'alleviating physician shortages'. With its vote on Feb. 13, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents …

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St. Mary's and Blue Cross, Blue Shield agree to insurance pact

WebAn insurance agreement this week was announced between St. Mary’s Health Care System and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia. The …

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Are Olipop and Poppi safe

WebThe question of whether Olipop and Poppi contribute to promoting gut health, boosted immunity, and lowered cholesterol comes down to the need for more research. …

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New chief medical officer hired for St. Mary's Health Care System

WebDr. Eric J. Schuck, who has practiced medicine and healthcare management for more than 25 years, was recently named chief medical officer for St. Mary’s Health …

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RSV cases in Georgia, other states rising sharply; more vaccines …

WebIn Virginia, 20 kids are currently hospitalized with RSV at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU Health, with about half of them in the intensive care unit, …

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St. Mary's and Cigna fail to reach agreement on customer access

WebSt. Mary’s Health Care System announced recently that a resolution has not been reached with Cigna insurance company that would give its customers access to St. …

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Recent health inspections for Athens area restaurants

Web1:29. Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Athens-Clarke County conducted Dec. 27, 2023-Jan. 16, 2024. Scores in each …

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Georgia Senate panel narrowly rejects Medicaid expansion

WebGeorgia's Republican governors and legislative leaders have refused to consider fully expanding Medicaid coverage for more than a decade since a then …

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Letter: St. Mary's chief medical officer details issues with Cigna

WebDr. Eric Schuck with St. Mary's Health Care System encourages those insured with Cigna to seek a new provider to receive in-network access to the hospital.

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Health inspections: Five points restaurant not protected from pests

WebHere are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties conducted Apr. 10-23. Scores in each category are …

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