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Health advocates spotlight free nicotine-quitting program during MLK Day observances

Health advocates spotlight free nicotine-quitting program during MLK Day observances As communities across Georgia observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day, health advocates used the moment to spotlight long-term support for people trying to quit nicotine, including the free, evidence-based EX Program. The program is operated by Truth Initiative, a nonprofit focused on ending tobacco and nicotine addiction, and has helped people quit since 2008. Developed in partnership with the Mayo […]

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Georgia enters ‘moderate’ range for respiratory illnesses as flu cases rise

Georgia enters ‘moderate’ range for respiratory illnesses as flu cases rise Georgia has moved into the “moderate” range for respiratory illnesses as flu cases rise earlier than usual this season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to WSB-TV, state health officials report nine flu-related deaths and more than 300 hospitalizations so far this season. CDC maps show Georgia shaded dark yellow, indicating moderate levels of respiratory […]

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Norovirus cases rising in Georgia and South Carolina as winter begins

Norovirus cases rising in Georgia and South Carolina as winter begins Norovirus infections are climbing across Georgia and South Carolina as winter settles in, prompting health experts to stress a familiar message: wash your hands well, clean shared spaces and stay alert to signs of dehydration. CBS Newsreports that CDC surveillance and wastewater readings show cases rising nationwide, with the Southeast now seeing a steady uptick. The symptoms aren’t subtle. […]

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