Health

Georgia’s Abortion Law Has Doctors Thinking About Their Language

WABE

Georgia’s Abortion Law Has Doctors Thinking About Their Language

Study Sheds Light On Factors Associated With Suicide Among Georgia Farmers

WABE

Study Sheds Light On Factors Associated With Suicide Among Georgia Farmers

Georgia State Professor Tapped To Develop New Vaccine To Fight STD

WABE

Georgia State Professor Tapped To Develop New Vaccine To Fight STD

NPR

A Mix Of These Foods Could Restore Healthy Microbes In Malnourished Kids

Tim McDonnell • Jul 12, 2019

Emory physician Dr. Carla Haack grew up in Puerto Rico. She went to college and medical school there. And after Hurricane Maria struck the Caribbean island in September 2017, she knew she had to help the people back home.

Other

A Medical Homecoming: Atlanta Doctor Helps Storm-Ravaged Puerto Rico

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Jul 11, 2019

Georgia is among 18 states suing to block the Affordable Care Act.

WABE

Obamacare Lawsuit Has Georgia Advocates Worried

Sam Whitehead • Jul 9, 2019

The Georgia Department of Community Health said the unaddressed nursing home complaints were not “immediate jeopardy’’ problems, when the health and safety of patients are judged to be at risk of serious harm.

Other

Backlog Of Ga. Nursing Home Complaints, Inspections Linked To RN Vacancies

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Jul 9, 2019

NPR

Good News About Democracy: It’s Good For Your Health

Jonathan Lambert • Jul 4, 2019

Despite what you may read on the packaging, there is no such thing as fireworks that are safe for kids to handle on their own, says Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Even sparklers are dangerous.

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Keep The Fourth Festive By Being Smart About Fireworks

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Jul 3, 2019