Georgia News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Sep 27, 2024 - Announcement from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of additional resources to assist with the ongoing public health emergency related to Hurricane Helene. The public health emergency exists beginning September 23, 2024 in Florida; September 24, 2024 in Georgia; September 25, 2024 in North Carolina; and September 27, 2024 for South Carolina and Tennessee. Offers information and resources for those impacted and responding to the hurricane including CMS waivers, healthcare enrollment, a disaster toolkit, dialysis care, and medical equipment and supplies replacement.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Sep 24, 2024 - Highlights the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Office of Rural Health (ORH) and their recent five-year strategic plan. Discusses rural health in Georgia and nationally including health disparities, data challenges, and goals for the CDC ORH.
Source: GPB News, PBS, NPR
Aug 15, 2024 - Announces funding for 9 states and Puerto Rico to address clean energy, infrastructure, affordable housing, and food security needs for rural and tribal communities.
Source: Rural Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Last Updated: 9/30/2024