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Health Care July 18, 2023

Malaria Cases on the Rise in the U.S., Georgia Residents Urged to Take Precautions

From Wellstar Health System With the recent surge in malaria cases across the United States, including regions right in Georgia’s backyard, it is essential to raise awareness about this life-threatening…

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Health Care July 18, 2023

FDA approves first daily over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill – a pharmacist and public health expert explain this new era in contraception

by Lucas Berenbrok, University of Pittsburgh and Marian Jarlenski, University of Pittsburgh, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On July 13, 2023, the U.S. Food and…

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Health Care July 18, 2023

How a Combination of Covid Lawsuits and Media Coverage Keeps Misinformation Churning

This article by Darius Tahir first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Darius Tahir July 14, 2023 Public health has had its day in court lately. And another…

Health Care July 13, 2023

As Nonprofit Hospitals Reap Big Tax Breaks, States Scrutinize Their Required Charity Spending

This article by Andy Miller and Markian Hawryluk first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Andy Miller and Markian Hawryluk July 11, 2023 POTTSTOWN, Pa. — The public…

Health Care July 12, 2023

Georgia public health leader sounds alarm as report confirms spike in pregnancy-related deaths

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 12, 2023 A new and long-awaited report shows the rate of pregnancy-related deaths…

Health Care July 12, 2023

Meet the People Deciding How to Spend $50 Billion in Opioid Settlement Cash

This article by Aneri Pattani first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aneri Pattani July 10, 2023 As more than $50 billion makes its way to state and…

Health Care July 12, 2023

Groups Sue to Overturn Idaho ‘Abortion Trafficking’ Law Targeting Teens

This article by Sarah Varney first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sarah Varney, KFF Health News July 11, 2023 Advocates who counsel and aid Idaho teenagers seeking…

Health Care July 9, 2023

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 30 to July 6

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 July 3, 2023

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 23 to June 29

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 July 1, 2023

How Often Do Health Insurers Say No to Patients? No One Knows.

This article by Robin Fields originally appeared on the ProPublica website. Series: Uncovered How the Insurance Industry Denies Coverage to Patients It’s one of the most crucial questions people have…

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Malaria Cases on the Rise in the U.S., Georgia Residents Urged to Take Precautions

FDA approves first daily over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill – a pharmacist and public health expert explain this new era in contraception

How a Combination of Covid Lawsuits and Media Coverage Keeps Misinformation Churning

As Nonprofit Hospitals Reap Big Tax Breaks, States Scrutinize Their Required Charity Spending

Georgia public health leader sounds alarm as report confirms spike in pregnancy-related deaths

Meet the People Deciding How to Spend $50 Billion in Opioid Settlement Cash

Groups Sue to Overturn Idaho ‘Abortion Trafficking’ Law Targeting Teens

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 30 to July 6

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from June 23 to June 29

How Often Do Health Insurers Say No to Patients? No One Knows.