Health Care

Janet Memark speaks at Healthy Start meeting used in article about COVID cases in Cobb

Health Care November 10, 2020

Cobb BOC recognizes Cobb & Douglas Public Health 100-year anniversary

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners presented a proclamation recognizing the 100-year anniversary of Cobb & Douglas Public Health. According to the text accompanying the agenda item: In 1920, Cobb…

Sign in front of Cobb & Douglas Public Health on County Services Parkway in article about Cobb & Douglas Public Health hiring

Health Care November 5, 2020

Cobb & Douglas Public Health hosts drive-thru flu shot clinic November 10

Cobb & Douglas Public Health issued the following press release announcing their drive-thru flu shot clinic Cobb & Douglas Public Health to Host Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic at Jim Miller…

Health Care October 9, 2020

Wellstar telepsychiatrist highlights suicide prevention

The Courier spoke with Dr. Jonathan Peeples, the Director of Telepsychiatry for Wellstar Health Systems about suicide prevention. Dr. Peeples said that over the past year Wellstar has adopted a…

Senior Citizen Council of Cobb member Vera Kiser displays finished Vial of Life packet

Health Care October 2, 2020

Cobb Senior Citizen Council assembles Vial of Life Plus resource packets for seniors

The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County (SCC) held an event Monday in front of the Cobb Senior Services headquarters to package resources for seniors during emergencies, and included potentially…

Health Care September 25, 2020

Cobb Douglas Public Health urges flu shots

Cobb & Douglas Public Health issued the following news release advising residents to get current with their flu shots. Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) is urging residents to get…

Health Care September 14, 2020

UPDATED: COVID-19 testing in Cobb County for the week of Sept 14

UPDATE: Cobb & Douglas Public Health has alerted us that due to forecasts of extreme weather, All testing on Wednesday September 15 is cancelled except Jim Miller Park, and on…

Health Care September 2, 2020

CDPH, the Center for Family Resources and Ser Familia partner on program to support people affected by COVID-19

Cobb & Douglas Public Health issued the following press release, describing a partnership between CDPH, The Center for Family Resources (CFR) and Ser Familia to provide support for people affected…

Health Care September 1, 2020

Kemp extends State of Emergency

Governor Brian Kemp extended Georgia’s State of Emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic yesterday by executive order, which you can read by following this link. The extension keeps the State…

Health Care August 30, 2020

Free Cobb & Douglas COVID-19 pop-up tests for the week of Aug 31

Cobb & Douglas Public Health released the schedule for free COVID-19 tests for the week of August 31. Here is the full text of their mailing: Cobb & Douglas Public…

Health Care August 24, 2020

Pop-up COVID-19 tests for Cobb and Douglas counties

Cobb & Douglas Public Health released the schedule for free pop-up COVID-19 tests for the coming week. Here is the text of their announcement: NEW Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing for Week…

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Education November 23, 2024

What would it mean if President-elect Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?

by Kevin Welner, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon…

Education November 23, 2024

Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers

by Paula M. Carbone, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Fast fashion is everywhere – in just about every mall, in the…

Health Care cost November 23, 2024

Doctor’s bills often come with sticker shock for patients − but health insurance could be reinvented to provide costs upfront

by Michal Horný, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You have scheduled an appointment with a health care provider, but no matter how hard…

Opinion November 23, 2024

Bookman: Trump deportations, tariffs will stifle Georgia’s farming and tax-subsidized EV industries

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 21, 2024 On Jan. 20 a new administration takes power in Washington, and…

Disability November 23, 2024

Georgians With Disabilities Are Still Being Institutionalized, Despite Federal Oversight

This article by Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sam Whitehead November 22, 2024 ATLANTA — Lloyd Mills was tired of being stuck in a…

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