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Emory Project to Focus on Health of Georgia Latinos

Emory University’s Urban Health Initiative, Office of University-Community Partnerships and Rollins School of Public Health are joining with the Hispanic Health Coalition of Georgia in the project, "The Health Status of Latinos in Georgia: Issues, Findings and Considerations." The project aims to improve health among Georgia Latinos by conducting new research and developing programs. The 2010 U.S. Census report shows Georgia's Hispanic population nearly doubled over the last 10 years, while other reports indicate this rapidly growing population is highly disadvantaged in terms of its health status.

Grant to Benefit Georgia Caregivers

A grant through the U.S. Administration on Aging will give Georgia caregivers access to free wellness workshops for themselves and loved ones—including Alzheimer’s telephone support. Only three other states received the grants—New York, Minnesota and Ohio. The grant will expand a chronic disease self-management program. In this six-week workshop led by trained volunteers, Georgians learn tools to deal with the emotional and physical aspects of living with a chronic condition or caring for someone with one or more conditions. The program is offered online statewide or in group classroom settings in most regions.

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