Protecting Your Brain

June 29, 2020

By: Baylee B., Medical Student Mercer University School of Medicine Hey, kiddos! I know you’re all probably in the thick of summer activities and are hopefully enjoying getting outside in the sunshine and fresh air, even during this pandemic. You’re likely outside playing baseball or football, swimming, riding bikes, playing games, and all the other…

COVID19 Case Rates per County

June 11, 2020

What is on these maps? On these colored maps, you can see the case rates per 1,000 residents. This means that we have calculated how many confirmed cases there are per 1,000 residents. This allows us to compare the urban areas with rural areas while taking into account their population. The darker the orange…

An Introduction to the GRHIC

March 17, 2020

In 2018, Georgia lawmakers dedicated special funds to establish a new Rural Health Innovation Center tasked with confronting the complex health care challenges and wellness disparities facing rural communities. Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) was awarded the grant funds in 2019 and formally established the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center (GRHIC) on its Macon…

Women’s Health Network

February 20, 2020

To ensure health equity and improve health outcomes for women by providing a platform that strengthens the knowledge of available regional resources, facilitates appropriate and efficient referrals, and enhances communication among providers. * Self-pay includes any individual who chooses to pay out-of-pocket for services including those who are uninsured or underinsured, those who have large…

Allergies

July 23, 2019

As Spring season ends and Summer begins, many of us have already struggled with seasonal allergies. Sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes are common ways the body reacts to allergens such as pollen, pet dander, and dust. While it’s frustrating dealing with allergies, there are a few ways to help these symptoms. Over the counter…