Friday, May 3, 2019

With Head Injuries Mounting, Will Cities Put Their Feet Down On E-Scooters? | Kaiser Health News

With Head Injuries Mounting, Will Cities Put Their Feet Down On E-Scooters? | Kaiser Health News: As dockless electric scooters run roughshod through cities nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues its first assessment on injuries and safety. It studied the injuries linked to riding e-scooters in Austin, Texas, from September through November. More than 200 people were hurt in scooter crashes and mishaps — with nearly half suffering head injuries.

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Georgia governor to sign dyslexia mandate

Georgia governor to sign dyslexia mandate: Gov. Brian Kemp will sign a slew of education bills, including one that mandates screening and teacher training for dyslexia

Overdose Attempts Skyrocket Among Teens, Young Adults: Study

Overdose Attempts Skyrocket Among Teens, Young Adults: Study: Suicide attempts by drug overdoses and other "self-poisonings" more than doubled among U.S. youth in the last decade, a new study reveals.

Report: Many special ed students taught by teachers who aren’t trained | Georgia Health News

Report: Many special ed students taught by teachers who aren’t trained | Georgia Health News

Atlanta health care prices on the high end, national report says | Georgia Health News

Atlanta health care prices on the high end, national report says | Georgia Health News

Trump Administration Files Formal Request to Strike Down All of Obamacare - The New York Times

Trump Administration Files Formal Request to Strike Down All of Obamacare - The New York Times: The court filing, which goes beyond an earlier administration position, is expected to be an issue in the presidential campaign.

Hospitals ask Justice Department to stop Centene-WellCare merger

Hospitals ask Justice Department to stop Centene-WellCare merger: The hospital lobby is worried that Centene and WellCare's marriage could diminish competition in government-sponsored programs such as Medicaid.