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HIV crisis facing black women in metro Atlanta

Submitted by 11Alive News Staff
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012, 12:26pm

ATLANTA -- 11Alive News is sounding the alarm.

Research shows African-American women, many living in Atlanta, are being infected with HIV -- so much so that the new cases are being compared to African countries. 

Data collected in 2009 from the health departments in Clayton, Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Douglas and Gwinnett counties indicates infection rates of HIV and AIDS, respectively, as follows: (This is for women and men combined, all races.)

Fulton: 4,213 and 7,342 

DeKalb: 3,257 and 3,983 

Clayton: 847 and 943 

Cobb and Douglas: 1,030 and 1,288 

Gwinnett: 884 and 1,041

In another study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control, black women make up 60 percent of all new HIV cases among women. That's 15 times higher than white women and four percent higher than Hispanic women.

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Belk raises $1M for Susan G. Komen

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012, 3:27pm
Belk raises $1M for Susan G. Komen

ATLANTA -- Belk, Inc. has raised more than $1 million for Susan G. Komen for the Cure to help win the fight against breast cancer.

The funds were raised through the company-wide "Pink is Our Passion" campaign held at the department stores in October.

"We want to thank our associates and customers for their generosity in supporting our breast cancer campaign, which has raised more than $2 million over the past two years for Susan G. Komen for the Cure," Tim Belk, chairman and CEO of Belk, Inc., said in a statement. "We're proud of our partnership with Komen and look forward to our continued efforts to raise more funds to fight this disease."

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Pink is Our Passion was part of a three-year movement to raise $3 million for Komen and its breast cancer initiatives.

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Seasonal flu vaccines still available to public in Cobb and Douglas counties

Submitted by Cobb County Com... on Wednesday, January 11th, 1:16 am

Cobb County - Cobb and Douglas Public Health staff is encouraging the public to show loved ones they care by adding one more gift to their list — flu vaccines. CDPH continues to offer annual flu vaccines to everyone six months and older at all public health centers.

This year's flu vaccine includes protection against three different viruses: an H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus and the H1N1 virus that caused so much illness last season. The cost is $20 and children without health insurance and children with Medicaid PeachCare are eligible for a sliding fee. Some insurance policies cover the entire cost, with no co-pay required. Appointments are not required. Health department staff also recommend pneumonia shots for people more than 65 years old or anyone with a chronic illness or weakened immune system.

In addition to vaccination, individuals can also reduce risk of getting the flu by following a few steps:

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DEALCHICKEN: $49 for $668 at Langley Chiropractic

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Thursday, December 22nd, 2011, 7:25am
DEALCHICKEN: $49 for $668 at Langley Chiropractic

MARIETTA, Ga. -- Feeling tense? Give your aching back some TLC with Thursday's huge DealChicken Atlanta deal.

For one day only, DealChicken members can take advantage of one month of unlimited chiropractic care at Langley Chiropractic for only $49. That's a $668 value -- in other words, 93 percent off a major stepping stone to better health.

Dr. Tim Langley is well-known in his native Cobb County, traveling throughout the area to offer his services. Do yourself a favor and put your body in Dr. Langley's caring hands.

This deal expires on June 22, 2012. Langley Chiropractic is located at 2265 Roswell Road in East Cobb.

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Give blood this holiday season

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, December 19th, 2011, 2:25pm
Give blood this holiday season

ATLANTA -- In response to the desperate need for blood donations nationwide, Piedmont Healthcare will hold a blood drive this Wednesday, Dec. 21.

Donors must be at least 17 years old and weigh no less than 110 pounds; they must also not have given blood in the past 56 days.

Everyone who participates will receive a Piedmont Healthcare T-shirt and be registered to win two tickets from Delta Air Lines.

The blood drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2727 Paces Ferry Road, Building 2, Suite 400 in Vinings. Parking in the deck is free for visitors.

Visit redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment time.

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WellStreet plans 12 Metro Atlanta urgent care centers

Submitted by Atlanta Busines... on Friday, November 25th, 10:06 am
WellStreet plans 12 Metro Atlanta urgent care centers

ATLANTA -- An Atlanta company called WellStreet Urgent Care said it plans to open 12 urgent care centers in Metro Atlanta in 2012.

The first center will open in January at 2292 Peachtree Road in Buckhead, the company said.

Others are planned in Alpharetta, Austell, Chastain, Decatur, Dunwoody, Marietta, Peachtree City, Sandy Springs and Woodstock, according to the company's website.

"By the end of 2012, the company plans to become the largest provider of urgent care services in the Atlanta metroplex," WellStreet said in a statement.

WellStreet said its centers will be open extended hours, seven days a week, and be located in neighborhood retail centers. The company's chief medical officer is Dr. Lee Resnick.

For more information, visit wellstreet.com.

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Food Bloggers Dish On How to "Spin" Your Favorite Thanksgiving Dishes

Submitted by Liza Cardona, Liza Cardona
Sunday, November 20th, 2011, 5:14am
Food Bloggers Dish On How to "Spin" Your Favorite Thanksgiving Dishes When it comes to Thanksgiving food bloggers or “foodies” are anything but traditional. Their favorite philosophy is “Think Outside the Box”. Putting down the Thanksgiving menu is as exciting for them as cooking and sharing the meal with family and friends. Foodies always like to place a creative pin to traditional dishes. The result are unique scrumptious and mouth-watering dishes that could give any professional chef a run for their money.


Recently, food bloggers from "The Brown Culinary Experience" offered their takes on their favorite Thanksgiving dishes.

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