Health
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Northeast Georgia Sees Rise in Flu Cases
Athens, Ga.- There has been a rise in flu cases across Northeast Georgia. Georgia Horsley, a nurse practitioner for the Bulldog Urgent Care at the University of Georgia says that she has seen more students and people within the Athens community being tested positive for both influenza A and B.…
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Flu Hitting Northeast Georgia Hard
Health officials in Georgia are worried about your health after a flu vaccine shortage and another flu-related death. Coweta County coroner Richard Hawk says that a 15-year old girl also died just after 7 a.m. on Tuesday morning. He says that the girl was a healthy teenager before she caught…
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Grady Explains: The Flu Vaccine
People choose each year not to get vaccinated for the flu because of their concerns with the shot. A Twitter poll we conducted showed that 44% of 32 people got their flu shot while 56% did not. We asked people on Facebook what their concerns with the vaccine are. Grady…
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Preventions for the Flu That Killed 5 in Georgia
Five people died this flu season according to a Georgia Department of Public Health report. The virus is now widespread in Georgia. The Center for Disease Control lists several ways to prevent getting the flu. The CDC’s site says what to look for when you’re wondering if you have the flu.…
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Experts Encourage Thanksgiving Food Safety
ATHENS, GA — Thanksgiving has come and gone, but the food is left over. This food will not last for long. Leftovers from Thanksgiving needs to be thrown out by tomorrow, November 28th, 2017. You can finish off the turkey and stuffing today. But today is the last day the…
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New CTE Findings, Local Mission Earns Grant for Athletic Gear
A living patient has been diagnosed with CTE brain disease. That’s the disease some professional football players have been struggling with as a result of head trauma. The Downtown Ministry Football Program in Athens is looking into this using the 100 thousand dollar grant it just received. The Downtown Ministry…
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Timeline: History of Winder EMS Approval
The battle for the sole emergency medical service provider in Barrow County continues to rage on. A lawsuit has been filed by county attorney Angie Davis of the Barrow County Superior Court against the city of Winder. The city has since responded by hiring Smith, Welch, Webb and White Attorneys…
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UGA Relay for Life Hosts Awareness Event
UGA’S Relay for Life hosted the Great American Smokeout. The event is a part of the American Cancer Society’s efforts to encourage smokers to make a plan to quit smoking and raise awareness that UGA is a tobacco free campus. Ellie Cash is a chairman with UGA Relay for Life.…
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Where Can You Get a Flu Shot?
Flu season is upon us. Did you know that the flu virus can survive for up to 8 hours on a surface? With Thanksgiving only two weeks away, many people have made a point to get their shot before heading home to spread those pesky germs. There are many places…
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Mental Health Resources: CAPS at UGA
Those feeling stressed, anxious or depressed have resources available on the University of Georgia’s campus. The Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) at the University Health Center specializes in mental health and wellbeing. Some of the services provided by CAPS include: \t Individual counseling \t Group counseling \t Crisis intervention \t…