For any teenager standing on the precipice of adulthood, taking the next steps toward independent living can be daunting. This is considerably more challenging for youth entering adulthood without the support of family. Left to navigate a complicated system alone,…
As a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan, CareSource understands the importance of oral health in fostering the whole health of an individual. Oral Health…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 2,000 young people die from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) each year – many without previously known heart issues. SCA occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating, and the condition can…
It is back-to-school time for Georgia families, which means new schedules, school supplies, and the excitement of a new year. With the demands of a new school year, it can be easy to forget the importance of sports physicals for…
There are 1.5 million human trafficking victims in the United States, most of which are children, with the average age of victims ranging from 12 to 14 years old. Home to a complex interstate system and the busiest airport in…
A recent Kaiser Family Foundation poll found that 90% of adults believe there is a mental health crisis in the U.S., and more than half of those respondents identified mental health issues among children as the area of greatest concern.…
I cannot state this with more urgency or conviction: Maternal care for Black women needs to be a health care priority in our state The statistics for maternal health for Black women in Georgia are shocking. Pregnant and postpartum Black…
February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and an opportunity to continue to improve the Whole Health of Georgia’s Children one smile at a time. Diseases that impact oral health and the ability to smile, speak and chew include cavities,…
For many people, the American dream of home ownership represents a significant milestone in their lives. A March 2022 survey published by Bankrate.com, a leading financial services company, revealed that 74% of Americans ranked homeownership as the number one measure…
The housing crisis in Georgia is significantly impacting low-income individuals and families who live in both urban and rural areas across our state. When Georgians struggle to find an affordable place to live, the likelihood of negative health outcomes increases.…
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