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ER Doctors Launch Video Campaign Against Anthem’s ER Policy

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ER Doctors Launch Video Campaign Against Anthem’s ER Policy

Tweaking Newborn Test May Save Even More Lives, Atlanta Study Suggests

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Tweaking Newborn Test May Save Even More Lives, Atlanta Study Suggests

How Pollen Affects Us Differently In The South

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How Pollen Affects Us Differently In The South

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report said mosquitoes and ticks and the germs they spread are increasing in number and moving into new areas, thus putting more people at risk for infection.

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CDC: Mosquitoes, Ticks And Fleas Are Spreading More Sickness

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • May 2, 2018

The Georgia measure, if signed by Gov. Nathan Deal, would require that workers who have direct access to seniors in long-term care pass a fingerprint-based national background check.

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Under Ga. Bill, Elder Care Workers Face Stricter Background Checks

Elly Yu • Apr 27, 2018

Anxiety is a disorder that can make you separate yourself from others, which can interfere with day-to-day activities.

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How To Help Your Friend Deal With Anxiety

Voxatl.com • Apr 25, 2018

The Leapfrog Group released a report this week on patient safety. Atlanta’s Northside Hospital, above, along with hospitals across the nation, were analyzed and graded on their safety measures. The hospital scores are calculated by patient safety experts who use 27 evidence-based measures.

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Report: 1 in 5 Georgia Hospitals Gets ‘A’ In Safety Ratings

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Apr 25, 2018

Georgia scored a 6.8 on a 10-point scale for preparedness, in an index that shows the ability to protect Americans’ health from several incidents, including extreme weather conditions.

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Georgia Rates Better On Emergency Preparedness, Still Has Room For Improvement

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Apr 20, 2018

After years of improvement, metro Atlanta’s air quality has grown worse in terms of ozone and short-term particle pollution, according to a new American Lung Association report, using data from the years 2014 through 2016.

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Report: After Improvements, Air Quality In Metro Atlanta Gets Worse

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Apr 19, 2018