Health Care

Health Care August 31, 2023

Artificial Intelligence May Influence Whether You Can Get Pain Medication

This article by Andy Miller and Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Andy Miller and Sam Whitehead August 30, 2023 Elizabeth Amirault had never heard…

Health Care August 30, 2023

Short naps can improve memory, increase productivity, reduce stress and promote a healthier heart

by Steven Bender, Texas A&M University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Napping during the day is an ancient custom that is practiced worldwide. While some…

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Health Care August 28, 2023

Pregnant workers have new protections. Here’s what to expect from your boss.

by Casey Quinlan, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 27, 2023 Almost two months after workplace accommodations for pregnant workers became law,…

Health Care August 28, 2023

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from August 18 to August 24

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…

Health Care August 24, 2023

Doctors and Patients Try to Shame Insurers Online to Reverse Prior Authorization Denials

This article by Lauren Sausser first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lauren Sausser August 23, 2023 Sally Nix was furious when her health insurance company refused to…

Health Care August 22, 2023

Few Firm Beliefs and Low Trust: Americans Not Sure What’s True in Age of Health Misinformation

This article by Darius Tahir first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Darius Tahir August 22, 2023 Around 3 in 10 Americans still believe ivermectin is an effective…

Health Care August 21, 2023

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from August 11 to August 17

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…

Health Care August 21, 2023

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health to host veterans suicide prevention event

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health issued the following announcement about an upcoming community symposium on veteran suicide prevention: Highland Rivers Behavioral Health will host a community symposium on veteran suicide prevention…

Health Care August 14, 2023

Sluggish start to Georgia’s modest expansion of Medicaid reignites debate over health coverage policies

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 10, 2023 Fewer than 300 people have been approved for Georgia’s new Medicaid…

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