Posts by Madeline Mercer
OLDER ADULT POISON PREVENTION: INTENTIONAL USE MEDICATION ERRORS
Prevention Strategies During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 places increased importance on social distancing for older adults (ages 60 and older). For many older adults,…
Read MoreGPB Partners With Bright By Text To Provide Free Childhood Resources To Parents and Caregivers
GPB Education is once again amplifying its services for parents and caregivers as the state faces challenges brought about by COVID-19. GPB is partnering with Bright By Text, a service…
Read MoreGovernor’s Executive Order: 5/12/2020
Click the link below to view updated Covid-19 restrictions
Read MoreMental Wellness & Resiliency in Law Enforcement
May 2020 Issue of Police Chief It is widely acknowledged that law enforcement is a high-risk profession. However, the risks to officers extend beyond physical danger to include potential mental,…
Read MoreResources for Continuing Education and Developing Skills in a Time of Crisis
Student COVID-19 Resources: https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/coronavirus-student-resources/ Free Online Courses for those either looking to learn or hone in a skill due to lay-offs, etc: https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/free-online-courses-during-coronavirus/
Read MorePediatricians to Parents: Don’t Skip Your Child’s Medical Care During COVID-19: A Note from GEEARS
For more resources, activities for children, and support for parents who are navigating the Covid-19 crisis, visit the GEEARS website. Georgia pediatricians are offering parents guidance for keeping kids healthy…
Read MoreMental Health Wellness During Covid-19 – Webinars
According to Mental Health America of Georgia, over 2.3 million individuals live with mental illness, yet Georgia ranks 47 out of 50 states for access to mental health care, resources…
Read MoreCobb Senior Services – Covid-19 Resources
If you are a Cobb County resident age 60 and above, Cobb Senior Services will hold a drive-up service to provide pantry items for seniors in need on Thursday, May 7 from…
Read MoreAMERICORPS GRANT OPPORTUNITY REOPENED – DEADLINE MAY 22, 2020
Request for Proposals for 2020-2021 AmeriCorps grants has been reopened. As communities and neighborhoods across the state continue to deal with COVID-19 and other disasters, AmeriCorps wanted to provide another…
Read MoreA Message From the Cobb Douglas Public Health District Health Director, Dr. Memark
As we continue our battle against COVID-19, we at Cobb & Douglas Public Health continue to assist and monitor the effects of reopening the economy. Testing continues at our multiple sites,…
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