Augusta: Pollution dips

Augusta: Pollution dips

An EPA report shows Richmond County’s chemical emissions dropped by 1 million pounds from 2008 to 2009. Read the full article: Augusta Chronicle

Macon: Benefits changes

Macon: Benefits changes

Bibb County officials are contemplating changes in employee health benefits. Read the full article: Macon Telegraph

The tax on Georgia hospitals: Part II

The tax on Georgia hospitals: Part II

Earlier this week, the Georgia Hospital Association convened a meeting in Macon of representatives of hospitals across the state. The topic was taxes. But not the kind that individuals and corporations pay. The Georgia General Assembly earlier this year passed a tax on hospitals to help fill a financial hole in the state’s Medicaid program, which…

Coal plant permit rejected

Coal plant permit rejected

A  judge rejects an air permit allowing construction of a new coal-fired power plant in Sandersville. Read the full article: CB Online

Savannah: Medical breach

Savannah: Medical breach

Nine St. Joseph’s/Candler hospital employees are punished after a patient privacy breach. Read the full article: Savannah Morning News

Reform law hits court in Florida

Reform law hits court in Florida

The volatile battleground on health care reform shifted to Florida on Thursday with a court hearing on the Affordable Care Act. Judge Roger Vinson of the federal district court in Pensacola is hearing arguments from the Justice Department and from attorneys representing 20 states – including Georgia – who are challenging the health reform law….

Dr. Clive Slaughter, Associate Professor of Biochemistry at the MCG/UGA

Teacher willingly ‘wounded’ to help medical students

One week after biochemist Clive Slaughter taught first-year medical students why a paper cut grows red and puffy as it heals, they couldn’t remember the specifics. So the associate professor at Medical College of Georgia’s new satellite campus in Athens ransacked medical databases looking for vivid photos that would help make lessons on wound healing…

Georgia cuts AIDS help

Georgia cuts AIDS help

The state is among those that have reduced their AIDS drug assistance programs. Read the full article: wsbtv.com

Marietta: Trauma bid hailed

Marietta: Trauma bid hailed

WellStar Kennestone’s plan for a Level II trauma center is applauded. Read the full article: Marietta Daily Journal

Athens: Cancer center

Athens: Cancer center

Plans for an Athens cancer care center take a step forward. Read the full article: Athens Banner-Herald