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Health Care March 15, 2024

COVID-19 vaccines: CDC says people ages 65 and up should get a shot this spring – a geriatrician explains why it’s vitally important

by Laurie Archbald-Pannone, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In my mind, the spring season will always be associated with COVID-19. In spring…

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Health Care March 15, 2024

For-profit nursing homes are cutting corners on safety and draining resources with financial shenanigans − especially at midsize chains that dodge public scrutiny

by Sean Campbell, The Conversation and Charlene Harrington, University of California, San Francisco, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The care at Landmark of Louisville Rehabilitation…

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Elections March 14, 2024

Yes, sexism among Republican voters helped sink Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign

by Tatishe Nteta, UMass Amherst; Adam Eichen, UMass Amherst, and Jesse Rhodes, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Following multiple defeats in the Republican…

Justice March 13, 2024

Pennsylvania overhauled its sentencing guidelines to be more fair and consistent − but racial disparities may not disappear so soon

by C. Clare Strange, Drexel University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Pennsylvania’s new sentencing guidelines went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024. They mark the…

Georgia March 13, 2024

Another fraught Georgia election season after predictable 2024 presidential primary

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 12, 2024 This story was updated at 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13,…

Cobb County March 12, 2024

Flood Insurance Costs Drop in Cobb Thanks to NFIP Rating Upgrade

Due to an increase in Cobb County‘s rating by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Cobb residents are eligible for a 15 percent discount for flood insurance. The discount takes…

Health Care March 11, 2024

Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill, will be on shelves soon − here are some key things to know

by Sarah Lynch, Binghamton University, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Food and Drug Administration’s 2023 approval of the first…

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Marietta March 10, 2024

Classic Rock Jam Lights Up Marietta This March 22!

Put on those dancing shoes and get ready to boogie! And support the important work of the Marietta History Center (MHC) at the same time. The MHC will present the…

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