Opioid deaths have been rising in Cobb County for the past few years due to the rise of the synthetic opioid fentanyl, a powerful drug often used to increase the…
by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 18, 2024 Lawmakers continue to spend this week digging into the governor’s budget…
Kennesaw State University’s Health Promotion and Wellness department has been awarded a $22,378.22 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) for the 16th consecutive year. The grant will…
Cobb & Douglas Public Health submitted the following news release about the availability of money for homeowners to pump their septic tanks: Cobb & Douglas Public Health, through an American…
This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Stephanie Armour July 1, 2024 A landmark Supreme Court decision that reins in federal agencies’ authority…
by Girija Kaimal, Drexel University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When you think about the word “art,” what comes to mind? A child’s artwork pinned…
Cobb & Douglas Public Health distributed the following announcement about the availability of free HIV testing: Thursday, June 27 is recognized as National HIV Testing Day, a day to highlight…
This article by Noam N. Levey first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Noam N. Levey May 15, 2024 ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Jolynn Mungenast spends her days looking…
by Swapna Reddy, Arizona State University and Mary Saxon, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the Arizona Supreme Court ruled on April…
This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen March 19, 2024 Four years after hospitals in New York City overflowed with covid-19…