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Life Essential Eight: AHA's tool to improve cardiovascular …

WebThe My Life Check operates on a score system between 0 – 100 for each item in the Life Essential Eight. Below 50 is considered poor cardiovascular health. 50 – 79 is …

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The Atlanta Voice

WebIt is the largest audited African American community newspaper in Georgia. Founded in 1966 by the late Ed Clayton and the late J. Lowell Ware, The Atlanta Voice …

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Heart surgeon shares family tragedy to promote heart …

WebBreaking the cycle: A surgeon’s fight against genetic heart disease. by Lentheus Chaney February 29, 2024. William Cooper calls Atlanta home, a city located a …

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Social connection: The key to longevity and health in …

WebDr. Kotwal categorized loneliness and social isolation as subjective and objective. He explains how loneliness asses that social relationships are lacking. In …

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Plant Forward! How a plant-based diet can help …

Web“Health disparities exist for several reasons, primarily systemic racism and the solutions to those will need to be addressed systemically. But there is a lot that …

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Morehouse school, Families First team up for youth …

WebTo make an appointment with a psychiatric physician, call Families First at (404)853-2800 or email [email protected]. “When you come to Families First …

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Op-Ed: Atlanta Doula and Maternal Health Advocate on …

WebThese investments move the needle on maternal health disparities in Georgia—a state where 79 of Georgia’s 159 counties have no OB/GYN and sixty-four …

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Improving Health Outcomes through Equity and Access

WebBetter access to healthcare equals better health outcomes. Biogen strives to increase access and address the barriers that patient populations face. Oftentimes, …

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Q&A on the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

WebMay 11 will mark the end of the federal public health emergency for COVID-19, bringing changes to health care and public benefits. “Many Americans won’t feel a …

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Blank Foundation grants $8M-plus to mental health …

WebThe Arthur M. Blank Foundation, one of the largest philanthropic organizations in Atlanta and around the country, has reached the $8 million mark in grant …

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Clark Atlanta University awarded $1.8 million grant for clinical …

WebClark Atlanta University (CAU) is the recipient of a four-year $1.8 million grant from the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program for …

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Mental health program Black Boys Better is now in Atlanta

Webby Isaiah Singleton September 13, 2023. Chris James, Director for Creative Connections, partnered with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health to create a …

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Satcher Health Leadership Institute launches HIV/AIDS campaign

WebGeorgia ranks in the top five nationally for people living with HIV, according to the Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI). In response to the immediate need …

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DeKalb County Board of Health partners with community …

WebStarting this Monday, the DeKalb County Board of Health is partnering with three community organizations to provide farmers market vouchers through the Healthy …

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Health organizations sue FDA over menthol cigarette ban delay

WebThe Health Group virtual press conference announcing the lawsuit happened on Tuesday, April 2. This is the second lawsuit in the ongoing struggle to ban Menthol …

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Protecting Our Mothers: Why Black Maternal Mortality is on the Rise

WebIn 2020, the maternal mortality rate was 23.8 deaths per 100,000 live births compared with a rate of 20.1 in 2019. Specifically for Black women, the maternal …

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Health Plus Archives

WebCategory: Health Plus. Posted in Health Plus High blood pressure in young adults is linked to smaller brain sizes and dementia, a study finds. by Megan Marples October 4, 2021. …

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Gov. Kemp signs bill offering grants for veterans’ mental health

WebATLANTA – Gov. Brian signed bipartisan legislation Tuesday establishing a mental health support program grant for veterans and their families. House Bill 414, …

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Georgia House Speaker Ralston introduces huge mental health …

WebIn a moment that is few and far between, the Georgia Speaker of the House, David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, introduced omnibus legislation designed to reform the …

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Claflin gets $1.8M for CU-DEEP, aids rural health

WebThe HBCU Health Discovery initiative will have collaborative leadership guided by a steering committee comprised of student ambassadors, rural health experts, …

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Dr. Bianca Kiovanni's healthy beverages challenge industry giants

WebDr. Bianca Kiovanni offers a sample of her healthy teas during an event at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs in Atlanta. Photo By Stan Washington/The …

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Mayor appoints first chief health officer, effective immediately

WebThe City of Atlanta is receiving its first-ever Chief Health Officer, courtesy of Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms who recently appointed Dr. Angelica Geter Fugerson to fill …

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