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/ 6 years agoAtlanta to Receive Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Grant Money
This funding through HRSA’s HIV/AIDS Bureau supports a comprehensive system of HIV primary medical care, medication, and essential support services to...
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/ 6 years agoCDC: Most Americans Have Never Had an HIV Test
The CDC recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 – 64 years be screened at least once in their lifetime,...
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/ 6 years agoKadlec: New Law Strengthens U.S. Efforts to Prepare, Respond and Recover from Disasters
A statement by Dr. Robert Kadlec, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services The Pandemic...
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/ 6 years agoBaby Formula Sold at Walmarts Nationwide Recalled Over Metal Contamination Concerns
A brand of infant formula sold exclusively at Walmart is being voluntarily recalled after it was determined the formula could be...
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/ 6 years agoMeasles Case Confirmed in Georgia Resident Who Traveled Overseas
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident who recently...
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/ 6 years agoGeorgia Based Company Recalls Frozen Berries Over Norovirus Potential
The berries were sold at Walmarts across Georgia.
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/ 6 years agoFrozen Spinach Sold in GA Recalled Over E. Coli Concerns
Sprouts Farmers Market is recalling two different kinds of frozen spinach after concerns of contamination. The company announced the recall of...
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/ 6 years agoVA Says Hiring of Mental Health Providers “Exceeds Hiring Goal by the Thousands”
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) says it has reason to celebrate a recent goal that has already been met....
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/ 6 years agoCDC: Bats Lead in U.S. Rabies Risk
Before 1960, bites from rabid dogs caused most human rabies cases in the U.S, but now bats make up 70% of...
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/ 6 years agoCDC: More than Half of People who Misuse Prescription Opioids also Binge Drink
CDC’s analysis shows that people who binge drank were nearly twice as likely to misuse prescription opioids as non-drinkers.
