Georgia’s public health system gets nearly $100 million for workforce and upgrades
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is awarding states over $4 billion in funding to support public health nationwide. The Public Health Infrastructure,...
Here’s when drug prices will start to decrease for Medicare recipients
(GA Recorder) — Starting next month, a $35 cap on insulin prices will go into effect for millions of Medicare recipients. The lower pricing...
New initiative aims to address CNA shortages in Georgia
Researchers at the University of Georgia’s College of Public Health hope to attract and retain more certified nursing assistants (CNAs) to the workforce with...
Public health officials urge Georgians to get flu vaccines before the holidays
Flu activity is widespread in Georgia – earlier than it has been in recent years. According to the latest report from the Georgia Department...
GBI says brightly colored fentanyl pills have not been found in Georgia ahead of...
After his doctor prescribed painkillers for a sports-related injury, 28-year-old Ryan Barr developed opioid use disorder.
“We lost our second-oldest son six years ago to fentanyl,”...
Drive-thru flu clinics being held across North Georgia
Public health departments across North Georgia are holding drive-thru flu clinics now through mid-November. Franklin, Hart, and Stephens counties will hold their clinics on...
Revved-up flu shots for seniors this year. Here’s what you need to know
Doctors have a message for vaccine-weary Americans: Don't skip your flu shot this fall -- and seniors, ask for a special extra-strength kind.
After flu...
Flu season may be worse this year with relaxed COVID-19 mitigation efforts, experts warn
Some epidemiologists say the upcoming flu season is a bit of uncharted territory with respect to its expected intensity. That’s because, over the last...
As monkeypox cases slow, state health department is ‘cautiously optimistic’
State health epidemiologists say they are cautiously optimistic about a decline in monkeypox cases over the past few months in Georgia as well as...
High number of rural Georgians call in to new 988 suicide prevention phone line
(GA Recorder) — The mid-July launch of a new three-digit national suicide prevention phone line has driven an increase in call volume in Georgia,...
COVID-19 vaccine may become annual, like flu shot
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — COVID-19 boosters shots are on track to become as frequent as the annual flu shot, though high-risk people may need...
Drive-thru flu shots coming to a health department near you
County health departments across North Georgia will soon be administering drive-thru flu shots. District 2 Public Health announced this week that all 13 county health...