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Joel Paez, father of Manuel Esteban Paez Terán, speaks during a press conference, Monday, March 13, 2023, in Decatur, Ga. A press conference was held to give additional autopsy findings in Terán's death. (AP Photo/Alex Slitz)

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Political Rewind: Equal Pay Day; Family of slain activist releases independent autopsy; SB 140

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The family of Manuel Terán said an independent autopsy created more questions than answers. They're suing the city of Atlanta for more information. Meanwhile, 500 Georgia health care providers oppose Senate Bill 140, which would ban gender-affirming care for minors.

March 14, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Items from a 1973 time capsule are displayed after it was opened at Atrium Health Navicent hospital on Feb. 28, 2023.

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  • History

Coins, stamps, the Great Snow of ’73: Macon hospital’s time capsules offer a glimpse of the past

Two time capsules containing items from Macon’s past were opened and exhibited Tuesday morning, a half century after they were entombed at the city’s hospital.

February 28, 2023
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By:
  • Laura Corley
Georgia Governor Kemp delivers the 2023 State of the State address on Jan. 26 as Lt. Gov. Burt Jones looks on.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Kemp's State of the State focuses on violent crime, budget; Mining the Okefenokee?

Thursday on Political Rewind: In his State of the State speech, Gov. Brian Kemp pledged to crack down on violent crime and laid out his plan for Georgia's surplus. Democrats responded, saying the funds should strengthen social safety nets. Meanwhile, there are continued efforts to stop mining in the Okefenokee.

January 26, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Chase McGee
Family Bridges Healthcare is hiring CNA's on Friday, December 6th.

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  • News

A new initiative aims to bring more certified nursing assistants into the workforce in Georgia

The Georgia CNA Career Pathway Initiative was prompted by a statewide shortage of the vital members of the health care team of a resident in a long-term care facility: certified nursing assistants.

November 14, 2022
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By:
  • Devon Zwald
Lauren Groh-Wargo

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Stacey Abrams' campaign manager Lauren Groh-Wargo talks 2022 strategy

Thursday on Political Rewind: The rematch between Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp for Georgia's governor is one of the most closely watched races in the country. Republicans have held the seat since 2003, but in 2018 Abrams came within 50,000 votes for the position. So what is Abrams' strategy this time around?

 

September 15, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Health care top campaign issue; 9/11 tributes; Pine Lake decriminalizes abortion

Monday on Political Rewind: The Atlanta Medical Center is closing. How will candidates motivate voters concerned by a shrinking health care safety net? Meanwhile, the Walker campaign says Sen. Raphael Warnock and other Democrats "use race to divide us." Elsewhere, a women-led city moves to decriminalize abortion.

September 12, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Hundreds of workers at Howard University Hospital say they are planning a one-day strike on April 11 to protest low paying wages.

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  • National

Hundreds of Howard University hospital workers plan to strike over low wages

The labor union argues that nurses and other licensed healthcare professionals working at the hospital have been understaffed throughout the pandemic.

April 06, 2022
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By:
  • Jonathan Franklin
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock discusses his plan to bypass Georgia state officials' refusal to expand Medicaid outside of Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta on June 29.

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  • News

State Tangles With Feds In Medicaid Showdown

Democratic federal lawmakers have pledged to create a workaround for Medicaid expansion in Georgia while Gov. Brian Kemp’s limited expansion is stalled.

June 29, 2021
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By:
  • Riley Bunch
The bustling interior of the state capitol building in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Pause On Medicaid Renews Debate Over Expansion; Citizen's Arrest Reform On Deck

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The Biden administration pauses Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan for a partial expansion of Medicaid. President Donald Trump had approved Kemp’s plan, which ties expanding Medicaid to a work requirement. But now, the Biden administration says the requirement is unfeasible during a pandemic. The Democratic party might push once again for a full expansion of Medicaid in the state.

February 16, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Nurse holds patients hand in the ICU.

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  • News

Georgia Slips Even Lower Among States On New Health Scorecard

Georgia slipped to No. 46 among the states in a new ranking of health system performance, down from 42nd the previous year.

The new 2020 Commonwealth Fund report on states’ health system performance, released Friday, noted that Georgia performed well by certain measures.

September 14, 2020
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By:
  • Andy Miller
A couple hugs and laughs as they have lunch in a restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden. This photo, taken Apr. 4, 2020, illustrates Sweden's relatively relaxed response to coronavirus, in contrast with the lockdown approach taken by many other countries.

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The Merits, Risks And Politics of Sweden's Herd Immunity Strategy

Compared to the lockdowns and shuttered businesses in countries across the world, Sweden is an outlier. Swedish officials have advised citizens to work...

May 08, 2020
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott

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  • Health Care

Good Pill Pharmacy Repurposes Surplus Medications For Low-Income Georgians

From waiting rooms across the country to the floor of the U.S. Capitol, healthcare is one of the biggest issues for American voters. One of the main...

April 22, 2020
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
Bill Gates in 2016.

Bill Gates Predicted A Pandemic Years Ago

Bill Gates gave a TED Talk in 2015 where he outlined some of the potential concerns for Americans and the rest of the world, warning it wouldn’t be a...

March 24, 2020
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By:
  • Hannah Goodin and
  • Jade Abdul-Malik
Dr. Keren Landman and Dr. Carlos del Rio joined "On Second Thought" to discuss how existing inequities play into the risks - and outcomes - of a global pandemic like coronavirus.

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  • Health Care

How The Coronavirus Pandemic Magnifies Health Inequities - And Why Mitigation Matters

The coronavirus pandemic has led to travel restrictions, canceled events, school closures, consumer panic, and mayhem in stock markets across the world....

March 13, 2020
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By:
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • Pria Mahadevan ,
  • and 1 more
Chatham County officials celebrated the opening of a children's dental clinic on Wednesday.

Low-Cost Children's Dental Clinic Opens In Savannah

A new clinic in Savannah is offering dental care for kids whose families may not be able to afford it.

February 12, 2020
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  • Emily Jones
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