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Health Care December 16, 2019

WellStar exec on panel about effect of mergers on patient health outcomes

A WellStar executive was on a panel discussing the effect of mergers on patient health care at a November 18 conference sponsored by U.S. News and World Report. Dr. John…

Health Care October 14, 2019

WellStar Clinical Partners ACO recognized by CMS for cost savings and patient reviews

WellStar Clinical Partners Medicare ACO was recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for its performance in cost savings, and for its impressive patient experience reviews. According…

Operating room at the WellStar Outpatient Surgery Center in Acworth, Georgia.

Acworth July 5, 2019

WellStar opens Outpatient Surgery Center in Acworth

WellStar Health System will open a third Outpatient Surgery Center they describe as state-of-the-art on July 15. The center is located in North Cobb at the Acworth Health Park located…

Bob Feldberg opposes rezoning of Atlanta Road property for mixed-use project (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

Smyrna July 4, 2018

Atlanta Road apartments put on hold by planning commission

Atlanta Road mixed-use development near I-285 The Cobb County Planning Commission has postponed recommendation on a mixed-use development off Atlanta Road that would include an apartment building with 304 units and 10,075 square…

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Science and Technology November 12, 2024

I’m a neuroscientist who taught rats to drive − their joy suggests how anticipating fun can enrich human life

by Kelly Lambert, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We crafted our first rodent car from a plastic cereal container. After trial and…

Health Care November 12, 2024

Georgia lawmakers study ways AI is reshaping the way hospitals provide care ahead of 2025 session

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 11, 2024 Some of your doctor’s intelligence might not be inside his or…

Health Care November 12, 2024

Many Voters Backed Abortion Rights and Donald Trump, a Challenge for Democrats

This article by Sarah Varney first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sarah Varney, KFF Health News November 8, 2024 Voters in three states — Arizona, Missouri, and…

Cumberland November 12, 2024

Atlanta Ballet’s The Nutcracker coming to Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Photo by Kim Kenney above courtesy of the Atlanta Ballet The Atlanta Ballet will bring an innovative production of holiday favorite The Nutcracker to life from December 7 through December…

Opinion November 12, 2024

Will The Stock Market Returns Be Higher Under A Republican Administration?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College It wasn’t long after the election returns came in that people began to speculate about stock market returns. There’s a…

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WellStar exec on panel about effect of mergers on patient health outcomes

WellStar Clinical Partners ACO recognized by CMS for cost savings and patient reviews

WellStar opens Outpatient Surgery Center in Acworth

Atlanta Road apartments put on hold by planning commission