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UGA holds groundbreaking for new medical school

WebUniversity of Georgia faculty and staff scoop ceremonial dirt at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Medical School Building at the Health Sciences …

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Drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination, testing site opened in …

WebThe Northeast Health District opened an appointment-based drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination and testing site at 355 Oneta Street in Athens Tuesday, according …

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Where to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Athens

WebGeorgia has administered 4,466,497 vaccines according to the Georgia Department of Public Health’s dashboard as of April 8. The list below highlights where …

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UGA to get own medical school Campus News

WebUGA to get own medical school. The University of Georgia Arch in downtown Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (Photo/Libby Hobbs; @libby.hobbs_) The …

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New Hilsman Health Center ‘a blessing’ for students, …

WebThe school-based health clinic at Hilsman Middle School celebrates its opening in Athens, Georgia on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. The clinic will provide medical, dental, and …

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New PrEP and naloxone resources available in Northeast …

WebThe Northeast Health District is expanding resource availability of PrEP, a medication that reduces the risk of HIV infection, and naloxone, a nasal spray that blocks …

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How clinics in Athens have adapted to the COVID-19 …

WebThe Red & Black spoke to Michele Johnson, the executive director of Mercy Health Center, to learn how the clinic has been adapting to the COVID-19 …

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Mental health resources at UGA and in Athens Campus …

WebUGA and Athens mental health resources. - CAPS Crisis Emergency Line: 706-542-2273. - Georgia Crisis and Access Line: 800-715-4225. - Trevor Project Lifeline …

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Health center opens affordable pharmacy in East Athens, …

WebPharmacy Facts. Athens Neighborhood Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center. ANHC was once the smallest pharmacy in the state. ANHC …

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Athens cancer center announces opening of …

WebAthens-based University Cancer and Blood Center — a leading oncology and hematology practice for northeast Georgia — will open its state-of-the-art comprehensive …

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Athens commission approves vaccine incentive plan, community …

WebThe Athens-Clarke County commission unanimously approved an incentive plan to motivate more residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine in a special called session …

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Music and mental health: Nuçi’s Space celebrates 20 year …

WebIn a year that has left many riddled with anxiety, Athens-based mental health advocacy organization Nuçi’s Space is also celebrating 20 years of music and mental …

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Confronting HIV: first, free PrEP clinic opens for at-risk residents

WebThrough a partnership between the Georgia Department of Public Health and two nonprofit agencies, Athens is attempting to achieve this vision. In Athens, the city’s …

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Q&A: Local doctor discusses Athens' new Comprehensive Breast …

WebIn October, Athens’ University Cancer & Blood Center, an oncology and hematology practice, launched its Comprehensive Breast Health Program.

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New dean of UGA College of Public Health announced

WebMarsha Davis was named the new dean of University of Georgia College of Public Health on May 28. Davis has served as interim dean since the retirement of …

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Georgia Department of Public Health recommendations to fight …

WebFlu activity in the state of Georgia is beginning to spread rapidly. From Dec. 31 to Jan. 6 in metro Atlanta, there were 10 influenza outbreaks and 279 hospitalizations.

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Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Athens-Clarke County

WebThere are 7,866 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Athens-Clarke County as of 3 p.m. Sunday, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. The University …

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'Don’t struggle alone': Black male UGA students advocate for …

WebSeptember was declared as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in 2008, with the week of Sept. 10-16 being dubbed National Suicide Prevention Week.

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Grant funds community initiative to expand mental health services

WebThe program is funded with the help of a two-year planning grant awarded by the Department of Justice in early 2015. The grant, which awarded $150,000 has …

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