Georgia lawmakers plan for federal cuts to already ‘underfunded’ public health services

Public Health is Already Underfunded in Georgia. Federal Cuts Are Coming

Anticipating federal cutbacks or funding freezes, Georgia lawmakers held a hearing Wednesday to explore a redesign of the state’s public health system, which protects residents from diseases and offers preventative health care in some places. The state’s public health districts operate under the Department of Public Health. Most of the staff work for local government, […] The post Public Health is Already Underfunded in Georgia. Federal Cuts Are…

Georgia lawmakers plan for federal cuts to already ‘underfunded’ public health services

ATLANTA — Anticipating federal cutbacks or funding freezes, Georgia lawmakers held a hearing Wednesday to explore a redesign of the state’s public health system, which protects residents from diseases and offers preventative health care in some places. The state’s public…