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Health Care January 20, 2024

Cobb & Douglas Public Health & public safety agencies make OD prevention kits available

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…

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Georgia January 19, 2024

State agency heads outline spending plans for Georgia’s child welfare, safety-net, mental health

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 February 3, 2023

KSU Health Promotion and Wellness department nets $22k grant from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for 16th consecutive year

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…

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Health Care November 18, 2024

Scientists Fear What’s Next for Public Health if RFK Jr. Is Allowed To ‘Go Wild’

This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Arthur Allen Updated November 14, 2024 Originally Published November 14, 2024 Many scientists at the federal…

Health Care October 29, 2024

Black Americans Still Suffer Worse Health. Here’s Why There’s So Little Progress.

This article by Fred Clasen-Kelly and Renuka Rayasam first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Fred Clasen-Kelly and Renuka Rayasam October 28, 2024 KINGSTREE, S.C. — One morning…

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Health Care October 21, 2024

Mountain Town Confronts an Unexpected Public Health Catastrophe

This article by Kim Dinan first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Kim Dinan October 18, 2024 Before Hurricane Helene, had you stopped by one of the many…

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Opinion September 19, 2024

Cobb Schools Talk About Books, But Stay Silent on Safety

This guest opinion article is by Heather Tolley-Bauer, co-founder of Watching the Funds – Cobb Another Cobb County Schools Board of Education meeting is upon us, and once again, school…

Health Care July 27, 2024

Back-to-School Health Essentials: Immunizations and Beyond

photo of Dr. Dorie Saxon provided by Kaiser Permanente This article was submitted by Dorie Saxon, MD, pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente of Georgia Proactive health and safety measures remain essential…

Cobb County July 10, 2024

Cobb & Douglas Public Health can provide Septic Tank Pumping Reimbursement for Cobb homeowners

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…

Health Care July 2, 2024

The Supreme Court Just Limited Federal Power. Health Care Is Feeling the Shockwaves.

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…

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Cobb County November 22, 2024

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