Health Care

Health Care December 21, 2021

Cobb County COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths on the rise again

The 14-day case rate for COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in Cobb County is once again showing a significant rise, reaching a rate of 250 per 100,000. The county has not…

image of COVID-19 virus showing coronas with labels depicting each part

Health Care December 20, 2021

Genomic sequencing: Here’s how researchers identify omicron and other COVID-19

[This article by Andre Hudson and Crista Wadsworth was first published in The Conversation. Reprinted with permission] Andre Hudson, Rochester Institute of Technology and Crista Wadsworth, Rochester Institute of Technology…

Health Care December 17, 2021

Cobb school-aged COVID cases continue to climb

The Cobb County case rate of COVID per 100,000 population among residents in the K-12 age group remains in the high category and has continued to climb for the past…

Man in beekeeping gear kneels next to a behive

Health Care December 14, 2021

Wellstar and Bee Downtown

Wellstar Health System distributed the following press release about their partnership with Bee Downtown, an innovative program that will pair beehives with Wellstar Vinings Health Park in Smyrna. Marietta, Ga….

Health Care December 10, 2021

Dr. Memark reports COVID cases rising again in Cobb, Georgia

Dr. Janet Memark, District Health Director for Cobb & Douglas Public Health issued one of her periodic updates to the community and reports that COVID cases are rising again both…

A greeting card with ornaments and Happy Holidays

Health Care December 9, 2021

PruittHealth Seeks Community Support to Surprise Seniors this Holiday Season

PruittHealth, a skilled nursing care and assisted living company, sent the following appeal for the community to send holiday greetings and messages to their patients: PruittHealth Seeks Community Support to…

coronavirus imposed on Cobb County School District signage

Health Care December 8, 2021

Parents asking why Cobb County School District didn’t implement COVID testing despite community support

By Rebecca Gaunt An open records request revealed that a survey sent out by Cobb County School District in August received overwhelming support for on-site COVID-19 testing, but the results…

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

Health Care December 4, 2021

Dr. Memark talks about the Omicron variant

Cobb County posted a youtube video last Wednesday with the latest update on COVID-19 from Dr. Janet Memark, District Health Director for Cobb & Douglas Public Health. “Right now we’re…

Health Care December 4, 2021

Georgia resident identified with Omicron variant

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 hasn’t been found within the boundaries of Georgia as of the latest reports, but a Georgia resident is under isolation in New Jersey after testing…

Health Care December 3, 2021

Behavioral Health agencies in Cobb and Haralson counties consolidate

Cobb County Community Services Board and Haralson Behavioral Health Services are consolidating and integrating into Highland Rivers Health. Those agencies provide services for people with behavioral health issues, including substance…

« 1 … 93 94 95 96 97 … 117 »

Climate and Weather March 14, 2025

Cobb Courier

Your Source for Local News