Critical care beds in Cobb County are critically low
Dr. Janet Memark, the District Health Director for Cobb & Douglas Public Health reported an alarming rise in new cases of COVID-19 in Cobb per 100,000 of population with critical…
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COVID-19 spike in Cobb County
There has been an alarming nationwide spike in COVID-19, and Cobb County is no exception. In a video interview with Cobb County Communications Director Ross Cavitt on November 19, Janet…
Dr. Laura Pearson talks about breast cancer awareness
Dr. Laura Pearson of Wellstar Health System spoke to the Courier about breast cancer awareness and the need for early detection. Dr. Pearson is a breast oncologist and surgeon. Asked…
Julie Teer becomes Wellstar Foundation president
Wellstar Health Systems announced that Julie Teer has joined the company as a senior vice president, and as president of the Wellstar Foundation. The company distributed the following statement to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…