Health Care

Health Care May 7, 2020

COVID-19 testing at Jim Miller Park in Cobb County now available to anyone

After Governor Brian Kemp announced that testing criteria for COVID-19 has been expanded due to increased availability of test supplies, Cobb & Douglas Public Health announced that anyone who wants…

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

Health Care May 6, 2020

Cobb & Douglas Public Health now posting daily COVID-19 updates

According to an announcement from Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH), they will be posting daily COVID-19 updates on their website with the latest figures on the pandemic for Cobb…

Dr. Barry Mangel, in article about delayed treatment

Health Care May 4, 2020

Wellstar cardiologist cautions against avoiding needed treatment

The Courier had a conversation with Dr. Barry Mangel, the chief cardiology officer at Wellstar Health Systems. “I lead the cardiovascular service line for the health system,” Dr. Mangel said….

Sheriff's Office cars in parade at WellStar Kennestone

Health Care April 20, 2020

Cobb Sheriff’s Office holds drive-by parade to honor front-line healthcare workers

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office held drive-by parades at both WellStar Kennestone Hospital and WellStar Cobb Hospital to honor the front-line healthcare workers who are leading the response to the…

Health Care April 19, 2020

West Cobb volunteers make masks, plus Cobb County appeals for masks for poll workers

Cobb County highlighted a group of volunteers in West Cobb who have been creating masks to help with the shortage due to COVID-19. The news release posted on the county…

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

Health Care April 17, 2020

COVID-19 cases in Cobb still below hospital capacity, testing increased

According to Dr. Janet Memark, the District Health Director of Cobb & Douglas Public Health, the hospital capacity in Cobb has not been overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases at this time….

Health Care April 10, 2020

Tropical Smoothie Cafe provides lunch for behavioral health first responders

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a franchise operation with three locations in Cobb County, donated 50 turkey sandwich wraps and fresh fruit for first responders who serve individuals experiencing behavioral health crises….

Health Care March 26, 2020

Cobb County Community Service Board remains open for those with behavioral health challenges

The Cobb County Community Services Board issued the following news release: MARIETTA, GA: Cobb County Community Services Board (CCCSB), as an essential service, is open and serving people in the…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Health Care March 26, 2020

Cobb’s counseling services for victims of crime now available by phone

Kimberly Isaza, the Public Information Officer for Cobb County District Attorney Joyette Holmes, distributed a public information release announcing that the counseling clinic for victims of crime will offer phone…

Health Care March 24, 2020

Powder Springs declares state of emergency

The City of Powder Springs issued an executive order effective March 25 that outlined the details of the city’s state of emergency declaration adopted March 16. The city distributed the…

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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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