Now is the time to protect yourself against the flu
Commentary October 4, 2018 0
Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization, severe health complications and even death. The best protection against contracting the disease is getting the flu vaccine. Last year, influenza-like illness activity began to increase in November. Since it can take about two weeks after vaccination for the... Read more
We’re standing up for SNAP in fighting food insecurity
Commentary August 22, 2018 0
People living with disabilities in Georgia face many obstacles, including higher-than-average unemployment rates, lower-than-average incomes and costly medical expenses. It is little wonder that food insecurity disproportionately affects such people. Food insecurity refers to a lack of reliable, consistent access to nutritious food. In many cases, that means people... Read more
Community health centers deserve celebration . . . and especially support
Commentary August 14, 2018 0
Among babies born in the United States each year, approximately 1 in 10 are born prematurely. And Georgia is in the group of states with the highest rates of preterm and low-birth-weight babies. Now, new data from the federal government show that the health of pregnant women and babies... Read more
While some are adamant in saying that the problem of violence is not guns, it’s mentally ill people, all have failed to put their money where their mouth is on the national level. We are pleased to say that Georgia is an exception. Dr. Derril Gay, retired head of the former state agency overseeing... Read more
Georgia’s uninsured children
Oct 11, 2018 0
Controversy over CON
Oct 8, 2018 0
Where Georgians live longer
Oct 8, 2018 0
There’s more to vaping than you think — and it’s not good
Commentary October 18, 2018 0