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Metro Atlanta health departments grapple with loss of federal funds

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Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free Atlanta newsletter here. Days after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rescinded over $11 billion intended for state and local public health work across the country, health departments around Atlanta are assessing how they will continue to serve residents.

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‘Equity and stability’: An interview with Dr. Michelle Morse, NYC’s acting health commissioner

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Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. As 2025 approaches, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene faces a slew of daunting public health challenges. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.