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In rural Georgia, a mother fights for her daughter's care

More than 130 million Americans provide care to a family member or loved one. Half of them experience financial strain because of it. In rural southwest Georgia, one mother is living that reality. Cassenda Nelson's daughter was diagnosed with diabetes during COVID. She now also has epileptic seizures and takes mental health medication. Nelson's day starts with a medication routine, followed by appointments, work and the constant logistics of managing her daughter's care. She is a community health worker, a breast cancer educator and a doula. After the midterms, she wants elected leaders to understand what families like hers actually need by hearing from the people living it. "The unknowing in the beginning put me in a state of depression for myself, so I was not able to proactively get to work and do the things that I needed to do, along with navigating her care and dealing with my own personal mental health," Nelson said. Nelson lives in Camilla, Georgia, and pointed out the care her daughter needs is not available nearby. She travels to children's hospitals out of state in Jacksonville and Tallahassee and has doctors in Columbus and Macon. She added she has received almost no financial

Georgia · 3d

Main Street Dollars

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Iowa starts Medicaid work rules Dec. 1, Wisconsin’s 80-hour reporting rule begins Dec. 31, and Louisiana and Colorado follow on Jan. 1 for adults 19 to 64

Four states have set the dates when Medicaid work rules reach their adult members. Iowa starts first, on Dec. 1. Wisconsin’s reporting requirement, 80 hours a month, begins Dec. 31. Louisiana and Colorado start on Jan. 1, the date the federal law sets for every state that covers adults under the Affordable Care Act expansion. […]

Louisiana · 18h

fox5atlanta.com

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Historic Gold Dome flip sparks Medicaid expansion plan in Georgia

Georgia Democrats declared a governing mandate after capturing major statewide offices and flipping control of the state House on Tuesday night. Incoming leaders announced plans to expand Medicaid, boost funding for public schools and tackle rising housing costs across Georgia. Republican House Speaker Jon Burns emphasized that his caucus remains...

Georgia · 2d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Bottoms to focus on healthcare and other affordability issues

ATLANTA — In her first news conference after Election Day, Georgia's governor-elect, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, said she will be focused on the cost of living, access to healthcare and funding for public education — the affordability issues she said voters had elected her to address. Expanding Medicaid will top her agenda, she said, noting that hundreds of thousands of Georgians lack health insurance due to the state's approach to Medicaid and because of increasingly unaffordable premiums for coverage under the Affordable Care Act. "The people made it loud and clear what they care about. They want leaders who are going to address those kitchen table issues that are impacting their daily lives," Bottoms said at the Georgia Capitol Friday, flanked by members of her transition team. She said Gov. Brian Kemp called her on election night and that they spoke the next day. She said the two-term Republican told her he would help her with her transition to the governor's office. She added that the two have a "very cordial, friendly, personal relationship" despite their policy differences. One such difference is Kemp's approach to Medicaid, a work-based program called Pathways to Coverage. A federal Government Accountability Office report found

Georgia · 8h

The Current GA

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Georgia helped inspire Medicaid work rules. Its own rules could soon end.

After years of searching for affordable health insurance, Trey Wright discovered Georgia Pathways to Coverage. The state’s limited Medicaid expansion program allowed the 27-year-old living in the rural city of Jesup in southeastern Georgia to finally visit a primary care doctor regularly. It also covered weekly shots to manage an array of allergies, saving him more than $1,700 a year in out-of-pocket costs, he said.

Georgia · 9h

WRDW-TV

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AU clinic marks 20 years of life-saving care for rural women

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta University nursing students, faculty and health care partners are marking 20 years of serving rural women with the Costa Layman Women’s Clinic. The 20th annual clinic, sponsored by AU’s College of Nursing in partnership with Carolina Health Centers, is designed to give female farmworkers...

Augusta, GA · 18h

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Georgia man’s $70M verdict may be slashed in landmark toxic gas case

A new trial will determine if a $70 million verdict in a landmark pollution case against the owners of a Covington sterilization facility should be reduced by two thirds.

Covington, GA · 20h

WSAV News 3

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South Carolina independent pharmacies call for help amid financial struggles

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) — Independent pharmacies across the country are facing financial challenges and closing their doors, including in South Carolina. The South Carolina Pharmacy Association says about 40 independent pharmacies close in the state each year, and only 280 are still open. Kelley Johnson owned the Prescription Shoppe in Georgetown, which had been part […]

South Carolina · 18h

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Aiken County voters strongly support wastewater referendum; 3 County Council members reelected

Aiken County, SC · 3d

The Post and Courier

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Aiken County voters strongly support wastewater referendum; 3 County Council members reelected

AIKEN — A referendum that will provide Aiken County with more options to pay for various improvements and a capacity expansion at its Wastewater Treatment Plant received the approval of voters, by a wide margin, during the Nov. 3 general election. In addition, three incumbent members of County Council — Ron Felder, Mike Kellems and Phil Napier — won their bids for reelection, and a newcomer, Chris Alverson, will be joining them on the panel. All of the men are Republicans and they all ran unopposed. The ballot question for the 2026 Wastewater Treatment Plant referendum was as follows: “Shall t...

Aiken County, SC · 3d

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2026 Healthy Georgia: Our State of Public Health Released

The Institute of Public and Preventive Health in Augusta University’s School of Public Health has published the fifth edition of “Healthy Georgia: Our State of Public Health,” providing an up-to-date glance at how the Peach State is faring on 31 different health topics. The topics are categorized...

Georgia · 11d

WRDW-TV

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Environmental group urges pause on Jefferson County’s new tech zoning

LOUISVILLE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting next week to consider a zoning change that would create a new “Technology (T) District”. The rezoning will allow allow large-scale tech projects – including data centers – as a permitted use.

Jefferson County, GA · 14d

WRDW-TV

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After pipe break, VA hospital gets funds for flood restoration

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The VA Augusta Health Care System is getting another round of funding to tackle building repairs and upgrades. The money is part of a record year of maintenance spending across the Department of Veterans Affairs and comes after a burst pipe in June caused extensive damage at the VA Medical Center in downtown Augusta. The flooding affected portions of three floors, mainly outpatient clinics.

Augusta, GA · 18d

WJBF

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Barney’s Pharmacy hosting community health fair

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Today the CSRA community is invited to attend a community health fair at Barney’s Pharmacy. Local healthcare organizations will provide free health screenings, education resources, and information about services available to residents. The event focuses on connecting residents with healthcare professionals and providing preventative care. Local organizations that will take part in […]

Augusta, GA · 22d

WRDW-TV

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Finding Solutions: Honoring a nurse by bringing comfort to grieving families

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A cart filled with handprint kits, canvases and sympathy cards is being used to support families at Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital. The cart was inspired by a nurse who spent decades caring for children in the hospital’s pediatric intensive care unit. Nicoletta Blocki worked...

Augusta, GA · 24d

WRDW-TV

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Electrical fire forces patients to move at hospital in Augusta Medical District

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Patients at Walton Rehabilitation Hospital in Augusta’s Medical District were relocated Saturday morning after an electrical fire inside an HVAC unit, according to the Augusta Fire Department. As many as 40 patients were moved to other areas of the building. Augusta firefighters responded shortly before...

Augusta, GA · 27d

WJBF

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Augusta breaks ground on new forensic restoration hospital

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Augusta will soon be home to a new facility designed to take the pressure off local jails. Thursday, local and state leaders celebrated the start of what they say is a much needed hospital with a groundbreaking ceremony. The new space will house up to 40 people who have been accused of […]

Augusta, GA · 29d

hotaugusta.com

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Aiken Regional Expands Emergency Care With New Martintown ER, Treats 127 Patients in First Week

Aiken Regional Medical Centers launched a freestanding emergency room at Martintown in North Augusta on Sept. 24. The new spot saw 127 patients during its first week. "We unlocked the door at 8, and our first patient was at 8:03," said Jenny Meuse, per the Post and Courier. Meuse is Director of Emergency Services and Inpatient Nursing for Aiken Regional.

North Augusta, SC · 10-06

The Post and Courier

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Aiken Regional nurse Christy Briggs honored for 'unwavering commitment'

AIKEN — She knows the baby business, and Aiken Regional Medical Centers employee Christy Briggs has been hip-deep in obstetrics work for 18 years, with the Women's LifeCare Center as her base of operations. The Clearwater native, a registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science in nursing, is also on board with Nuclear Care Partners, working in home health, and an episode in her own family played a major role in drawing her to the medical field. "Seeing my grandmother suffer with cancer and the nurses she had just made me want to do the same for somebody else," she said, recalling exemplary care....

Aiken, SC · 10-06

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Dudley, Tennille Receive GEFA Water Infrastructure Grants

The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) awarded two water infrastructure grants totaling $1,396,857 to the cities of Dudley and Tennille for sewer system rehabilitation. Funding for the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant (OSG) came from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Dudley is receiving $796,857 for sewer system improvements...

Dudley, GA · 10-01

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