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7 Questions to Consider When Deciding Where to Seek Care

7 Questions to Consider When Deciding Where to Seek Care

Feeling sick but not sure where to go? Answering these seven questions can help you choose between the ER, urgent care, your doctor, and telehealth.
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U.S. Health Systems Increase Efforts to Combat Homelessness, Focus on Housing Initiatives

U.S. Health Systems Increase Efforts to Combat Homelessness, Focus on Housing Initiatives

More than half of the 200 largest U.S. health systems are implementing programs to mitigate homelessness, with a significant focus on housing initiatives, according to new research from Cornell University. These programs aim to reduce emergency care costs associated with homelessness. The study, published in Health Affairs Scholar, is the first to investigate the national scope and drivers of such initiatives. Researchers found that programs addressing homelessness are more prevalent in states that expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act and possess more robust shelter capacities. This suggests that health systems are leveraging existing infrastructure to implement these programs. The federal government's 2024 estimate indicated a record high of 771,480 people experiencing homelessness on a single night in the U.S. Homeless individuals are frequently referred to as 'frequent utilizers' of emergency rooms, accounting for 1% to 5% of the total patient population but 12% to 18% of emergency r...
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The Augusta Chronicle athlete of the week poll: August 23-30

The Augusta Chronicle athlete of the week poll: August 23-30

Click here to vote for who you believe should be named Athlete of the Week for their performance last week. The nominees are listed below.
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Harlem Library in Columbia County, GA, Offers Extensive Resources and Community Facilities

Harlem Library in Columbia County, GA, Offers Extensive Resources and Community Facilities

The Harlem Library in Columbia County, Georgia, provides a comprehensive range of resources and facilities to its community. The library houses a collection of over 20,000 items, which includes not only books but also DVDs and audiobooks. In addition to its physical collection, the Harlem Library offers modern technological amenities, featuring 36 public computers and Wi-Fi access for patrons. The facility also includes one available meeting room and three study rooms, catering to various community and individual needs. Conveniently located near Harlem City Park and the Oliver Hardy Museum, the library is an integral part of the local community, which also hosts the annual Oliver Hardy Festival in October to honor the locally-born comedy legend.
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Airshow, Arts in the Heart among September events in Augusta

Airshow, Arts in the Heart among September events in Augusta

There's no shortage of events and activities for all ages during September, including Arts in the Heart and Barnstorming airshow at Augusta Regional.
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Aiken honors Javeayah Harris at memorial service | PHOTOS

Aiken honors Javeayah Harris at memorial service | PHOTOS

Hundreds of family members, friends and community supporters gathered in Aiken to honor and remember Javeayah Harris.
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Oncologist Mark Lewis's Viral Social Media Post Highlights Patient Review Discrepancy

Oncologist Mark Lewis's Viral Social Media Post Highlights Patient Review Discrepancy

Oncologist Mark Lewis garnered significant attention on social media after sharing a patient review from Google. The review, despite acknowledging that Dr. Lewis had saved the patient's life, awarded him only four out of five stars. This discrepancy between the profound positive outcome and the less-than-perfect rating sparked widespread reactions and humorous comments across social media platforms. Dr. Lewis himself shared the review on X (formerly Twitter) with a humorous tone, questioning what more he would need to do to earn a fifth star. The post quickly went viral, drawing attention to the subjective nature of online reviews, even in critical fields like medicine.
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Georgia Power gives $100,000 to Camp Tanglewood campaign

Georgia Power gives $100,000 to Camp Tanglewood campaign

Georgia Power donated $100,000 to help Camp Tanglewood recover from Hurricane Helene and build a new DreamLab.
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These Augusta-area restaurants earned highest and lowest health scores

These Augusta-area restaurants earned highest and lowest health scores

See which Augusta-area restaurants earned perfect health scores and which ones have some work to do.
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Dr. Barbara L. Parks Practices Internal Medicine at Virginia Beach Premier Medical

Dr. Barbara L. Parks Practices Internal Medicine at Virginia Beach Premier Medical

Dr. Barbara L. Parks is an Internal Medicine physician practicing at Virginia Beach Premier Medical, located at 1860 Colonial Medical Ct, Virginia Beach, VA, 23454. Her practice focuses on providing internal medicine services to patients in the Virginia Beach area. Patients interested in her services are advised to contact the clinic directly to verify insurance acceptance. The information available indicates her professional role and location within the healthcare system in Virginia Beach.
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Two more Richmond County deputies arrested over camera system misuse

Two more Richmond County deputies arrested over camera system misuse

Two more Richmond County deputies were fired and arrested for illegally using the Flock license plate reader system.
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Greenbrier football's Brennan Bjorkman scores five touchdowns in win over Evans

Greenbrier football's Brennan Bjorkman scores five touchdowns in win over Evans

The senior running back went off for a career-high five touchdowns in arguably the biggest game of his high school career.