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Georgia’s rural hospitals are holding on. But communities …

(9 days ago) Georgia's rural hospitals were struggling long before COVID-19 crushed them with a wave of patients. As surges subside, hospitals and communities wonder where they go from here. The loss of a community hospital not only causes a drastic change in health care access but also eliminates a major economic driver for … See more

https://www.gpb.org/news/2022/05/05/georgias-rural-hospitals-are-holding-on-communities-where-theyve-closed-face-brutal

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Georgia's rural health care is in crisis. Can lawmakers fix it?

(7 days ago) WEB“The health crisis that we have in the rural areas is something that is a problem to all the rural legislators and to the state as well,” Greene told State Affairs.

https://stateaffairs.com/georgia/healthcare/georgia-rural-health-care-crisis/

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A Solution for Georgia’s Rural Healthcare Shortage

(5 days ago) WEBThis is an especially important finding given the toll of COVID-19 lockdowns on American mental health and Georgia’s poor performance in mental healthcare access. The access gap in rural Georgia would be …

https://www.georgiapolicy.org/news/a-solution-for-georgias-rural-healthcare-shortage/

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Georgia’s rural healthcare crisis: Lawmakers struggle to …

(2 days ago) WEBIt's called the Rural Access Advancement Program. ATLANTA - Georgia's rural communities have been hit hard by the ongoing healthcare crisis. Nine rural …

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/georgias-rural-healthcare-crisis-lawmakers-struggle-to-maintain-hospital-access

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Rural health for Georgia Overview - Rural Health …

(6 days ago) WEBSelected Social Determinants of Health for Rural Georgia. 11.7% of Georgia residents lack health insurance (Kaiser, 2022). According to the Economic Research Service, the average per capita …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/states/georgia

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Addressing Georgia’s Healthcare Shortage

(5 days ago) WEBSeveral Georgia counties and communities do not have adequate access to healthcare services. Fulton, has more than 5,400 doctors, yet it has pockets that are …

https://www.georgiapolicy.org/news/addressing-georgias-healthcare-shortage/

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SONYA NELSON & VEATRICE FUTCH: Georgia's rural …

(Just Now) WEBOne of the most distressing issues facing rural Georgians is the lack of hospitals, with the State Department of Community Health reporting only 59 hospitals …

https://www.albanyherald.com/features/sonya-nelson-veatrice-futch-georgias-rural-health-care-crisis-here-s-how-it-can-be/article_a241670e-7a73-11ee-9193-d3f545b15a43.html

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Doctor shortage key to Georgia's rural health crisis

(5 days ago) WEBIts rural doctor shortage contributes to Georgia’s rank among the worst 10 states for most measures in health outcome. to address the state’s rural health care …

https://www.ajc.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/georgia-faces-rural-doctor-shortage/JqAwfs1SLiqCwVNronKScM/

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Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center

(5 days ago) WEBPartnering with rural Georgia to improve health care through reliable research, creative strategies, and sustainable solutions. Contact P: 478-301-4700

https://www.georgiaruralhealth.org/

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Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Improving Healthcare Access and

(2 days ago) WEBAthens, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, members of the General Assembly, and other …

https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-04-19/gov-kemp-signs-legislation-improving-healthcare-access-and-affordability

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Rural hospitals: A new crisis on top of the old one - Georgia …

(9 days ago) WEBSeven rural hospitals in Georgia have closed since 2010, though some have reopened as downsized facilities with fewer services. Nine of the state’s 159 …

https://www.georgiahealthnews.com/2020/03/rural-hospitals-crisis-top/

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State Office of Rural Health - Georgia Department of Community …

(6 days ago) WEBFax. (229) 401-3077. Fax. (229) 401-3084 Administrative Fax. Visit: ( details) 502 7th Street SWCordele, GA31015-1443United States.

https://dch.georgia.gov/divisionsoffices/state-office-rural-health

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Rural Health Care Crisis: Nine Georgia Counties have no doctors

(Just Now) WEBBut major doctor shortages still exist in rural Georgia, according to the report from Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce. Nine of the state’s 159 counties have no …

https://thegeorgiasun.com/2019/12/02/rural-health-care-crisis-nine-georgia-counties-have-no-doctors/

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Rural hospitals ‘in crisis mode,’ with situation worsening, says new

(1 days ago) WEBAccess to inpatient care continues to deteriorate, as 167 rural hospitals since 2010 have either closed or converted to a model that excludes inpatient care. …

https://www.opb.org/article/2024/04/22/rural-hospitals-in-crisis-mode-with-situation-worsening-says-new-report/

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Georgia Rural Health Care, a State of Transformation

(6 days ago) WEBPhoebe County Clinic, Ashburn, Ga – Closed August 2013. Flint River Hospital, Montezuma , Ga - drop acute care convert to Mental Health Crisis Center – Sept 2013. Lower …

https://dch.georgia.gov/sites/dch.georgia.gov/files/4%20Rural%20Stabilization%20-%20Georgia%20Rural%20Health%20Care,%20a%20State%20of%20Tranformation%2011-20-2014.pdf

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Capitol Recap: Rural Georgians face higher odds of early death

(8 days ago) WEBAccess to care and health insurance cited as factors for preventable deaths. People in rural Georgia are more likely to die early than their urban counterparts, …

https://www.ajc.com/politics/capitol-recap-rural-georgians-face-higher-odds-of-early-death/6EJMEMDB55GQ5HLS4DR534ATKU/

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What's health care like in rural America? We're taking a close-up …

(8 days ago) WEBA snapshot of health disparities faced by Americans who live in rural areas. (American Heart Association) The American Heart Association has long worked with …

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2024/04/30/whats-health-care-like-in-rural-america-were-taking-a-close-up-look

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If Dreams Were Lightning: Rural Healthcare Crisis - PBS

(9 days ago) WEBPremiered January 10, 2024. Directed by. Ramin Bahrani. With rural hospitals closing at alarming rates, meet the people trying to get help in healthcare deserts. Watch Now …

https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/if-dreams-were-lightning-rural-healthcare-crisis/

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Can family doctors deliver rural America from its maternal health …

(6 days ago) WEBFamily medicine physicians still provide the majority of labor and delivery care in rural America, but few new doctors recruited to less populated areas offer …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/12/18/1219746151/can-family-doctors-deliver-rural-america-from-its-maternal-health-crisis

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Confronting Rural America’s Health Care Crisis

(2 days ago) WEBRural Americans are also more likely than their urban and suburban counterparts to agree that availability of appointments (56% vs. 50%) and the distance …

https://bipartisanpolicy.org/report/confronting-rural-americas-health-care-crisis/

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GRHIC and the Center for Rural Health and Health Disparities Host

(8 days ago) WEBTo address the mental health challenges faced by pregnant and postpartum women, the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center (GRHIC) and the Center for Rural Health and …

https://www.georgiaruralhealth.org/blog/grhic-and-the-center-for-rural-health-and-health-disparities-host-maternal-mental-health-training/

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Saving Rural Hospitals - The Crisis in Rural Health Care

(3 days ago) WEBMillions of Americans are facing this situation because rural hospitals are being forced to close. Over 100 rural hospitals have closed over the past decade, and nearly 700 …

https://ruralhospitals.chqpr.org/

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Georgia becomes focus of maternal health discussion with visit …

(4 days ago) WEBThe issues of health care access is both a rural and urban issue in Georgia, Williams said. Rural hospitals have closed, and during her three years in Congress two …

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-georgia-focus-maternal-health-discussion.html

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In Georgia, The Most Dangerous State for Pregnant Women, …

(7 days ago) WEBShe hopes the inequities that have fueled Georgia’s maternal mortality crisis will be addressed with new state legislation. By promoting Medicaid expansion …

https://gradynewsource.uga.edu/in-georgia-the-most-dangerous-state-for-pregnant-women-policy-change-could-save-lives/

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Five ways rural Georgians are dying at higher rates

(6 days ago) WEBThe share of cancer deaths deemed preventable by the CDC decreased nationwide and in Georgia, but at unequal rates. Preventable cancer deaths decreased …

https://www.ajc.com/news/health-news/five-ways-rural-georgians-are-dying-at-higher-rates/PI5EZNQUU5EBJF357ITVVAMS4Q/

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Supporting Communities in Addressing Mental Health Challenges …

(4 days ago) WEBFor access to services and immediate crisis help, call the Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL) at 1-800-715-4225, available 24/7. Or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at …

https://www.georgiaruralhealth.org/blog/supporting-communities-in-addressing-mental-health-challenges-through-mental-health-first-aid/

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Opinion: The misguided laws contributing to America’s rural …

(4 days ago) WEBOpinion: The misguided laws contributing to America’s rural health crisis. Vitor Melo contributes to a piece in The Hill, explaining how certificate-of-need laws are …

https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2024/04/30/opinion-the-misguided-laws-contributing-to-america-s-rural-health-crisis

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VNL Investigates: Battle for rural healthcare continues in Fosston

(4 days ago) WEBThe rural healthcare crisis is a complicated issue, but the city of Fosston is confident they can restore services and thrive. By Kjersti Maday Published : May. 2, …

https://www.valleynewslive.com/2024/05/03/battle-rural-healthcare-continues-fosston/

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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $105 Million in Community …

(Just Now) WEB“At the Health Resources and Services Administration, we know that healthy babies begin with healthy moms,” said HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson. “Today’s …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/04/29/biden-harris-administration-invests-105-million-community-based-organizations-improve-maternal-infant-health-across-country.html

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Mental Health & Agriculture Georgia Department of Agriculture

(9 days ago) WEBDepartment of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities - home of the Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL): 1-800-715-4225. This phone number provides immediate …

https://agr.georgia.gov/mental-health-agriculture

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Q&A: Road to improving intensive care in rural areas - Healio

(9 days ago) WEBRural area residents in need of medical attention might not be able to get the care they require due to the current intensive care crisis in these areas, according …

https://www.healio.com/news/pulmonology/20240502/qa-road-to-improving-intensive-care-in-rural-areas

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New program at Piedmont Hospital looks to improve maternal …

(Just Now) WEBBut behind the scenes, efforts to save lives continue. Piedmont Atlanta is launching its own plan to tackle the crisis through an all-new cardio-obstetrics program. …

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/health/womens-health/piedmont-hospital-launches-cardio-obstetrics-program-response-georgia-maternal-health-crisis/85-fa9ed7f0-fe79-4a1f-b48d-695e5e0122b4

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New federal rule to boost pay for home health workers

(Just Now) WEBAdam Levinson, chief financial officer for the state’s Medicaid program, said people in the direct care sector are “often the lowest paid workers of all the workers …

https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2024/05/03/medicaid-rule-to-boost-home-health-pay/

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'An alien mothership': Brood XIX cicadas are taking over middle …

(1 days ago) WEBShe joined GPB in June 2022 as a Report for America Corps member. Based in Macon, her coverage area includes Middle and South Georgia. Her focus is on the …

https://www.gpb.org/news/2024/05/02/alien-mothership-brood-xix-cicadas-are-taking-over-middle-georgia

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The State of Mental Healthcare in North Carolina

(4 days ago) WEBKey points. North Carolina, like many states, is in the midst of a crisis in its mental healthcare system. In December, lawmakers passed a $30 billion spending plan …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/night-sweats-and-delusions-of-grandeur/202405/the-state-of-mental-healthcare-in-north-carolina

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Women face a maternity care crisis in rural Pa. - pennlive.com

(1 days ago) WEBWith 33 hospital closures in 20 years, Pennsylvania’s health deserts are increasing with a clear disparity between urban and rural. According to the …

https://www.pennlive.com/health/2024/05/women-face-a-maternity-care-crisis-in-rural-pa.html

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Gov. Josh Shapiro to unveil plan to ease crisis in rural health care

(6 days ago) WEBShapiro spoke a day after UPMC, the huge Pittsburgh-based health care system with operations throughout most of Pennsylvania, announced it was cutting its …

https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2024/04/25/governor-josh-shapiro-rural-health-care-crisis.html

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