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Rebecca Grapevine
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Born Grapevine (yes, that's my real last name), I had no choice but to become a reporter. Atlanta native covering public health in my hometown for Healthbeat
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Did you know #DeKalbCounty (where I am from) has the highest rate of #tuberculosis cases in Ga? In response, DeKalb Public Health will open a new TB clinic next week. Take a look at what's new & and how funding cuts are impacting the work. #PublicHealth #Atlanta

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DeKalb County has the highest rate of TB in the state. A new clinic aims to help.
DeKalb County, which has the highest rate of tuberculosis cases in Georgia, is opening a new clinic to help test for the bacterial infection and treat it. Here's why cases are so high.
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July 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Fulton County's Board of Health laid off 17 workers without approval from the state. Now senior leaders are on administrative leave. Here's what we know so far.
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Fulton County, Georgia health department leaders put on leave after HIV workers laid off
Fulton County's Board of Health laid off 17 workers without approval from the state. Now senior leaders are on administrative leave. Here's what we know so far.
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May 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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#CDC funding for a program that used dating apps to connect people with free home #HIV tests has been canceled. Here’s what to know about the program that successfully helped identify thousands of new cases. #publichealth
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A program that used dating apps to help people get home HIV tests is canceled
CDC funding for a program that used dating apps to connect people with free home HIV tests has been canceled. Here’s what to know about the program that successfully helped identify thousands of new c...
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May 6, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Here's an update on how #CDC funding cuts are impacting #Georgia #publichealth, especially #vaccineequity projects.
What questions do you have? Ping me. #GaPol @altcdc.altgov.info
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How CDC funding cuts are impacting Georgia public health, vaccine equity work
Groups that work to provide access to vaccines, especially for Black Georgians and others in underserved communities, are among those affected as the state Department of Public Health absorbs a $334.2...
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April 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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It's launch day for Healthbeat's #Atlanta newsletter. Sign up to keep track of what we're learning about #publichealth in our wonderful city. Here's the link: www.healthbeat.org/atlanta/subs... Cheers!
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April 24, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Covid, flu, RSV declining in Georgia, but high pollen count aggravates allergies
Flu, Covid, and RSV emergency department visits are all low and decreasing in Georgia with the arrival of spring. The pollen season, however, appears to be lengthening, according to an allergist.
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April 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Georgia successfully contained a #measles outbreak with an “all hands on deck” response. But the state's vaccination rates have been on the decline for years. @healthbeat.org #gapol #publichealth
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Georgia contained a measles outbreak. But low vaccination rates keep the state vulnerable.
Georgia successfully contained a measles outbreak with an “all hands on deck” response. But the state's vaccination rates have been on the decline for years, with overall measles protection below the ...
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April 16, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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My phone started pinging at 7 AM and I headed over to the gates of the #CDC this morning to learn more about the #layoffs announced today. Here's the latest from #Atlanta - what it means for our city and our #publichealth.
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Mass layoffs at CDC hit public health, economy in Atlanta
Thousands were laid off from the CDC, dealing a blow to Atlanta's public health workforce, research, and likely the city’s economy. A health scientist in the CDC’s Office of Smoking and Health was lai...
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April 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Emory is joining a growing list of top research universities that plan to freeze or limit hiring because of concerns about federal research funding cuts. The impact could be especially heavy for their Rollins School of Public Health.
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Emory University institutes hiring freeze amid federal funding concerns
Emory is joining a growing list of top research universities that plan to freeze or limit hiring because of concerns about federal research funding cuts. The impact could be especially heavy for their...
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March 5, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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CDC workers gathered at the Capitol yesterday to urge Georgia lawmakers to defend them #CDC
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Workers laid off from CDC gather at Capitol to urge Georgia officials to defend them
Workers fired from the CDC gather at the Georgia Capitol to urge action against federal cuts. The agency laid off hundreds of its 10,000 workers in Atlanta.
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February 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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There's a lot happening in public health in Washington this week. As a native Atlantan, I've been looking at what's going on closer to home. Here are some public health measures at the Georgia General Assembly we're watching. What questions do you have?
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5 public health issues in the Georgia legislature amid federal funding uncertainty
Georgia lawmakers are tackling bills on credentials for foreign doctors, substance abuse disorder, and home health care for expectant parents. They’ll also be working on a public health budget amid ch...
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January 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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January 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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1/10 Questions continue to swirl about the #BioLab fire in Rockdale County. Here’s a quick rundown of the latest updates! 🧵
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BioLab fire updates: Air quality, lawsuits, clean-up, and resources
Rockdale County residents are worried about long-term health effects of BioLab fire, but are getting few answers as BioLab investigates itself. Here's the latest info on where it all stands.
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December 12, 2024 at 7:08 PM