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EEOC alleges FedEx contractor illegally fired Lupus-inflicted truck driver
20 May 2024 22:25 GMT
… from lupus, an autoimmune disease that can cause pain … them because of his medical condition,” according to the … Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits disability discrimination and … , district director of the Atlanta office, said, “Employees …
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I have a family history of Alzheimer’s disease. I wanted to understand my own risk
19 May 2024 07:06 GMT
… the disease. I spit into a tube to check my oral health … detailed short story of an Atlanta football team captain, a … proprioception, leading to a “sensory paralysis.” Over time, the nerve … s, dementia or mild cognitive impairment. That is why Richard is …
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Catholic mothers share their unique experiences with disability in webinar
18 May 2024 14:23 GMT
… an active lifestyle in Atlanta, raising her four daughters … son John David, became ill with “an acute … disorder that causes intellectual disabilities.”
Wieder, who converted … — including individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental disorders — before …
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Legally blind Clark Atlanta student charts a path to medical school
18 May 2024 09:02 GMT
… Jester, Clark Atlanta University’s Counseling & Disability Services Center director … at Morehouse School of Medicine. He has also been … at Morehouse School of Medicine or Howard University in … with sparking his interest in medicine.
“My parents were huge …
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In conversation with Atlanta cosplayer Chrissy Powell
17 May 2024 13:23 GMT
For someone on the outside, the world of cosplay might seem a bit elusive, or maybe just like glorified dress-up. But, as every cosplayer knows, so much work goes into getting the look exactly right.
Chrissy Powell, known as Chrissy Plays Dressup in the …
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State commissioner pitches 988 at Carter Center mental health forum. Next up: Atlanta Braves game
16 May 2024 21:55 GMT
… Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Kevin Tanner, getting … members.
Morehouse School of Medicine and Voices for Georgia… illness.
You can watch the entire conference, including recorded messages from Atlanta …
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Don't worry, be Jersey: We score high on mental health in new report
16 May 2024 10:03 GMT
… residents, according to the Atlanta-based company.
Nebraska took … Access to mental health care
Mental health professionals in New … federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey …
Gene Myers covers disability and mental health for NorthJersey.com …
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SunLink Health Systems, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Results
15 May 2024 20:29 GMT
SunLink Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE American: SSY) today announced a loss from continuing operations of $824,000 (or a loss of $0.12 per fully diluted share) for its third fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024 compared to a loss from continuing operations of …
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Georgians go to the polls to pick legislative nominees but few competitive races await in the fall
20 May 2024 17:10 GMT
… endorsements from high-ranking Atlanta Democrats, including state … college affordability, expanding Medicaid and spurring more affordable … permanent residents, requiring health insurance companies licensed in … or you’re physically disabled, those people need an …
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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 5.20.24
20 May 2024 08:57 GMT
… concerns that many of their health needs — including cancer care — … . Denise Torres, an addiction medicine specialist with Lee Physician Group … hosted June 27 debate in Atlanta, two of the most … North Florida judge has permanently disabled a 2023 law that …