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Rural Residence, Race Impact COVID-19 Outcomes in Georgia

Rural Residence, Race Impact COVID-19 Outcomes in Georgia

Rural counties in Georgia have fared worse for COVID-19 deaths and infections than urban counties. The situation is even worse [...]

May 5, 2021

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GHPC Publishes Study on Community Voice as a Tool for Health Improvement

GHPC Publishes Study on Community Voice as a Tool for Health Improvement

"Nothing about us without us." This philosophy has grounded person-centered health care, the disability rights movement, and for community engagement; [...]

April 16, 2021

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GHPC Makes Progress Toward Five-Year Research Goals

GHPC Makes Progress Toward Five-Year Research Goals

The Georgia Health Policy Center is pleased to announce its 2020 accomplishments toward implementing its five-year strategic plan for research. [...]

April 5, 2021

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Pandemic Reduces Access to Care, Supports for Adults with Disabilities and Their Caregivers

Pandemic Reduces Access to Care, Supports for Adults with Disabilities and Their Caregivers

Public health measures, such as physical distancing and stay-at-home orders, that are necessary to protect against the spread of COVID-19 [...]

March 12, 2021

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Rural Communities Combatting COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, Access Challenges

Rural Communities Combatting COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, Access Challenges

Rural communities report facing the same universal challenges to COVID-19 vaccine rollout as the rest of the nation, but many [...]

March 2, 2021

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New Brief Looks at Medicaid COVID-Related Changes to Promote Maternal and Child Health

New Brief Looks at Medicaid COVID-Related Changes to Promote Maternal and Child Health

A new brief examines the ways states have used Medicaid state plan amendments and waivers to address the pandemic-related needs [...]

February 23, 2021

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ARCHI Selected for National Evaluation of Best Practices to Address Social Drivers of Health

ARCHI Selected for National Evaluation of Best Practices to Address Social Drivers of Health

The Atlanta Regional Collaborative for Health Improvement (ARCHI) recently received a grant from the National Association of County and City [...]

February 22, 2021

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Lessons Learned from the Early COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Lessons Learned from the Early COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Headlines across the country highlight challenges with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Nationally, limited vaccine supply, confusion over how health centers [...]

February 11, 2021

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Medical-Legal Partnerships Benefit Families of Developmentally Disabled Children

Medical-Legal Partnerships Benefit Families of Developmentally Disabled Children

A medical-legal partnership for families of pediatric patients with neurodevelopmental disabilities can improve access to education resources and entitled benefits, [...]

February 2, 2021