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  • Health

Amid COVID-19 Surge, Emory Healthcare Postpones Some Elective Surgeries Due To Bed Shortage

Amid the ongoing COVID-19 surge around Georgia, Emory Healthcare postponed some elective surgeries this week due to a shortage of beds and continues to evaluate “elective surgical cases on a daily basis across all our hospitals,” the hospital system said.

August 27, 2021
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By:
  • Wayne Drash
A Walgreens pharmacist prepares a syringe with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for residents and staff at the The Palace assisted living facility in Coral Gables, Fla.

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  • Global Health

Georgia Today: Grady Doctor Combats Vaccine Mistrust Among Communities Of Color

On Georgia Today, host Steve Fennessy talks with Grady Memorial Hospital physician Kimberly Manning on the roots of distrust amid the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, and her personal mission to persuade communities of color to take the vaccine.

January 22, 2021
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By:
  • Steve Fennessy and
  • Sean Powers
Dr. Anthony Fauci

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  • Health

In Clash With White House, Fauci Says Science, Not Politics, Dictates COVID-19 Vaccine

The nation’s leading infectious disease doctor issued a strong rebuke of the White House on Thursday, saying he would not support political meddling in the rush to make a coronavirus vaccine available to the American public.

September 24, 2020
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By:
  • Wayne Drash and
  • Sarah Rose
A young girl gets a vaccine in her right shoulder

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  • Children's Health

'Critical' To Enroll Children In COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Now, Emory Doctor Says

More than 100 children have died of COVID-19 in the United States.

September 22, 2020
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
A recovered COVID-19 patient donates blood at the Arnulfo Arias Madrid Hospital, in Panama City, Wednesday, May 13, 2020.

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  • Health

Calling Convalescent Plasma A 'Game-Changer' Is A Long Shot, Emory Doctor Says

A top Emory doctor says calling convalescent plasma a "game-changer" is a long shot: “I'm not convinced this is the solution to our problems."  

August 25, 2020
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  • Ellen Eldridge
On a video conference Thursday morning, Emory University's Dr. Jonathan Kim discussed the implications of myocarditis, the heart condition linked to professional and college athletes with COVID-19.

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  • Health

Emory Doctor: 20% Of Admitted COVID-19 Patients Suffer 'Cardiac Injury,' Warns Athletes Of Risk

A condition known as myocarditis, or inflammation of the heart, could threaten athletes during the pandemic because research has shown heart damage is a residual effect of COVID-19, a top Emory sports doctor says.

August 15, 2020
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  • Sarah Rose
A crowded hallway at North Paulding High School Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020.

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  • Health

Emory expert: ‘It’s going to be hard to avoid outbreaks in schools’

A top epidemiologist at Emory had this reaction after seeing viral photos of Georgia students: "When I see those pictures, I realize that we really have an uphill battle." 

August 12, 2020
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By:
  • Wayne Drash
Dr. Patricia Meadors without PPE (left) and in full mask, googles and cap.

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  • Health Care

Doctors, Health Experts Send Second Letter Begging Kemp To Mandate Masks

A second letter begging Gov. Brian Kemp to mandate masks was signed by more than 2,100 health workers across Georgia and delivered Friday.

July 31, 2020
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  • Ellen Eldridge
Emory University Hospital Main

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  • Health Care

‘Wake Up People!’ Emory, Georgia’s Largest Health System, Sees COVID-19 Cases Jump 5X Since June

The number of COVID-19 patients hospitalized inside Emory Healthcare has jumped nearly fivefold since early June, straining the state’s largest health system as its doctors, nurses and staff work around-the-clock tending to sick patients, according to data shown to GPB News. 

July 24, 2020
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By:
  • Wayne Drash and
  • Ellen Eldridge
Medical researchers are studying the use of convalescent plasma from the blood of coronavirus survivors to treat COVID-19 patients.

Using Blood From COVID-19 Survivors To Save The Lives Of Others

With the state of Georgia seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases, a global company with ties to Alpharetta is helping blood centers collect and distribute...

June 29, 2020
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By:
  • Ben Abrams
The Georgia Supreme Court made the decision to postpone the state bar exam to September.

Georgia Chief Justice: New Lawyers Allowed To Practice Without Taking Bar Exam

The Georgia Supreme Court postponed the state bar exam, but recent law school graduates can practice law under special provisions. The exam was pushed...

April 22, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah Rose
Emory doctors have created a website that allows users to assess how likely it is they have coronavirus.

Worried You Have COVID-19? Emory Has A Website To Check

Emory doctors have created a website that allows people to assess symptoms of coronavirus.

March 24, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah Rose
Emory University has said it is working to ensure students can still sit for their bar exams across the country, in spite of the coronavirus pandemic.

Emory Law Student: 'How Are We Supposed To Have A Bar Exam?'

Ingrid Bilowich is one of several Emory University law students worried how coronavirus will affect their ability to take the bar exam.

March 23, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah Rose
Emory University has directed student residents to vacate by the end of next week amid concerns over the spread of coronavirus.

Emory Student Residents Told To Leave Campus Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Laurie Ray is one of several Emory University students scrambling to pack their belongings after getting word all student residents need to leave the...

March 12, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah Rose
Emory University is canceling its spring 2020 study abroad programs to Italy amid growing concerns about coronavirus.

Emory University Suspends Italian Study Abroad Programs Amid Coronavirus Concerns

Emory University is canceling its spring 2020 study abroad programs to Italy amid growing concerns about coronavirus. The university previously...

March 01, 2020
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  • Sarah Rose
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