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New Paper Lays Groundwork for Choice of Law Issues for Precision Medicine Research

New Paper Lays Groundwork for Choice of Law Issues for Precision Medicine Research

New research from Georgia State University researchers, published in the Journal of Law and the Biosciences, provides preliminary insights into [...]

May 5, 2022

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Early-Life, Protein and Energy Supplementation May Reduce Later Mental Distress

Early-Life, Protein and Energy Supplementation May Reduce Later Mental Distress

Protein-energy supplementation during early life in places where undernutrition is prevalent, may protect against later mental distress in adulthood, according [...]

May 4, 2022

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GHPC Releases Local Wellness Funds Resource Guide

GHPC Releases Local Wellness Funds Resource Guide

The Georgia Health Policy Center recently released a new set of online resources that contains practical tools and information for those developing [...]

February 16, 2022

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Study of Thalassemia Patients Reveals Opportunities for Improving Transfusion Safety

Study of Thalassemia Patients Reveals Opportunities for Improving Transfusion Safety

For patients with rare diseases, knowledge about the condition and self-advocacy can be important factors in receiving appropriate care. Even [...]

February 9, 2022

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Study Finds Room to Boost Maternal and Child Health Participation in Health Impact Assessments

Study Finds Room to Boost Maternal and Child Health Participation in Health Impact Assessments

Health impact assessments (HIAs) conducted in the United States have not extensively involved the maternal and child health (MCH) workforce, [...]

February 7, 2022

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Pandemic Challenges Provider Efforts to Screen for Food Insecurity

Pandemic Challenges Provider Efforts to Screen for Food Insecurity

Food insecurity increased during COVID-19. Screening for food insecurity during health care visits is an important step to holistically address [...]

February 2, 2022

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Tips for Planning for an Equitable Future of Telehealth

Tips for Planning for an Equitable Future of Telehealth

It is never too early — or too late — to start planning for the future of telehealth. The COVID-19 [...]

January 31, 2022

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Provider Actions Influence Patient Comfort with Food Insecurity Screening

Provider Actions Influence Patient Comfort with Food Insecurity Screening

Specific health care provider actions can increase patient comfort in discussing food insecurity, according to a study recently published in [...]

January 26, 2022

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GHPC Releases Its Five-Year, Strategic Plan for Research

GHPC Releases Its Five-Year, Strategic Plan for Research

The Georgia Health Policy Center (GHPC) is pleased to present its 2021-2025 Research Strategic Plan. For 27 years, GHPC has [...]

January 21, 2022

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Moms Living in Moderately Poor Neighborhoods Most Likely to Misuse Opioids

Moms Living in Moderately Poor Neighborhoods Most Likely to Misuse Opioids

Mothers living in moderately poor neighborhoods are more than twice as likely to misuse opioid prescription drugs, compared to mothers [...]

January 20, 2022