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Health Care December 23, 2024

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from December 13 to December 19

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

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He Went in for a Colonoscopy. The Hospital Charged $19,000 for Two.

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Democratic Senators Ask Watchdog Agency To Investigate Georgia’s Medicaid Work Rule

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5 of the most frustrating health insurer tactics and why they exist

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Vaccine misinformation distorts science – a biochemist explains how RFK Jr. and his lawyer’s claims threaten public health

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Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind the season

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Helicopters Rescued Patients in ‘Apocalyptic’ Flood. Other Hospitals Are at Risk, Too.

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Infectious diseases killed Victorian children at alarming rates — their novels highlight the fragility of public health today

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Response to CEO killing reveals antipathy toward health insurers − but entire patchwork system is to blame for ill feeling

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Removing a Splinter? Treating a Wart? If a Doctor Does It, It Can Be Billed as Surgery

This article by Elisabeth Rosenthal first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Elisabeth Rosenthal December 13, 2024 When George Lai of Portland, Oregon, took his toddler son to…

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Business December 24, 2024

Check out the 35 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County last week

Here are the new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, December 20. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities issue their…

Marietta December 24, 2024

Marietta police undertakes restructuring, appointment of third deputy chief

The City of Marietta announced a restructuring and review of duties in the Marietta Police Department, and the addition of a third deputy chief deputy. The restructuring was initiated by…

Marietta December 24, 2024

Marietta’s Bell Bomber plant: 1942-1945

Photo above: a B29 in flight, Public Domain, retrieved from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:B-29_in_flight.jpg [We expand and republish this evergreen article periodically] In 1942 a small ad appeared in newpapers across Georgia, including…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 24, 2024

“My name is Arden, and I’m wide-eyed with amazement!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male grey domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 24, 2024

“My name is Chunky, and I need a loving permanent home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

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Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from December 13 to December 19

He Went in for a Colonoscopy. The Hospital Charged $19,000 for Two.

Democratic Senators Ask Watchdog Agency To Investigate Georgia’s Medicaid Work Rule

5 of the most frustrating health insurer tactics and why they exist

Vaccine misinformation distorts science – a biochemist explains how RFK Jr. and his lawyer’s claims threaten public health

Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind the season

Helicopters Rescued Patients in ‘Apocalyptic’ Flood. Other Hospitals Are at Risk, Too.

Infectious diseases killed Victorian children at alarming rates — their novels highlight the fragility of public health today

Response to CEO killing reveals antipathy toward health insurers − but entire patchwork system is to blame for ill feeling

Removing a Splinter? Treating a Wart? If a Doctor Does It, It Can Be Billed as Surgery