Thursday, October 1, 2020

Women primary care docs spend more time with patients, generate less revenue

Women primary care docs spend more time with patients, generate less revenue: The additional time with patients and less visits on average compared to male counterparts likely contributes to the gender wage gap, according to a study.

Why there is a high demand for flu shots

Why there is a high demand for flu shots: Health officials are urging Americans to seek a flu vaccine this month, hoping to avoid twin epidemics as COVID-19 continues to circulate

Bottoms credits mask mandates for Georgia’s falling COVID-19 rate

Bottoms credits mask mandates for Georgia’s falling COVID-19 rate: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms credited mask mandates like the city of Atlanta's for falling COVID-19 rates in Georgia

Laureus USA Hosts Virtual Event To Encourage Kids, Families To Get Active During Pandemic | 90.1 FM WABE

Laureus USA Hosts Virtual Event To Encourage Kids, Families To Get Active During Pandemic | 90.1 FM WABE: Laureus USA is working to keep kids engaged and active during the COVID-19 pandemic. The national nonprofit, which is working to change the lives of youths globally through the power of sport, is hosting Sport for Good Day this weekend. Organizers say the goal of the event is to challenge kids and their families to

White House Report: Georgia No Longer In 'Red Zone' For New COVID-19 Cases | 90.1 FM WABE

White House Report: Georgia No Longer In 'Red Zone' For New COVID-19 Cases | 90.1 FM WABE: Updated at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday The Trump administration says Georgia is finally out of the “red zone” when it comes to newly confirmed COVID-19 cases. The latest report from the White House Coronavirus Task Force obtained by WABE says the state had just 92 newly confirmed infections for every 100,000 people in the week

Georgia records more than 7,000 coronavirus deaths

Georgia records more than 7,000 coronavirus deaths: Georgia has recorded more than 7,000 coronavirus-related deaths, according to the latest figures released by the state Department of Public Health.

AHA News: Lung Injuries Should Be a Warning About Vaping's Risks

AHA News: Lung Injuries Should Be a Warning About Vaping's Risks: The patients, most of them young, began showing up at hospitals in the spring of 2019. Some were coughing, out of breath or feverish. Some were vomiting or had diarrhea. Some ended up in intensive care, needing oxygen.