Tom Corwin
Post & Courier
Charleston, SC, United States
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More SC kids covered by health insurance during pandemic, but gains may be threatened
The number of uninsured children in South Carolina and across the country declined during the pandemic, thanks in part to emergency measures that could go away next year, experts said. → Read More
Millions could lose coverage this year when federal protection expires
Thousands of South Carolina children and millions across the country could lose the Medicaid coverage they gained during the pandemic after federal protections expire later this year, advocates said. → Read More
Worried about latest COVID-19 variant at Masters Tournament? Here's what experts say
Augusta and most of Georgia are seeing low levels of COVID as visitors arrive for the Masters Tournament. Hospitals have a handful of patients left. → Read More
Potential drug for Alzheimer's disease could block early damage, MCG researcher says
Alzheimer's disease affects 6.5 million n the U.S. and there is an urgent need for better therapies. A potential drug could block early damage. → Read More
High school medicine: Lakeside students practice real world skills at AU simulation center
Learning life-saving skills in the AU simulation center allows Lakeside High School students to gain experience in health care in a safe environment. → Read More
Georgia COVID cases rise, deaths drop, and Chronicle concludes COVID-19 tracker
In a continued sign that the pandemic has become an endemic, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control has ended daily COVID tracking. → Read More
Diagnosis – success! MCG students get top choices on Match Day as they receive residencies
On Match Day, when medical students find out where they will start careers, it was a day for top choice programs at Medical College of Georgia. → Read More
VA plan would move all services to Uptown Division despite Downtown Division ties with AUMC
A recommendation would center all Augusta VA services in its Uptown center, despite close working relationship between AUMC and Downtown Division. → Read More
'They don't need a jail cell, they need therapy': Bill adds mental health aid to 911 calls
Addressing another part of Georgia's mental health crisis, a Georgia bill would allow behavioral health to partner with deputies on 911 calls. → Read More
COVID becoming part of 'normal' medical care, cases mostly shrink
With all of Augusta and most of Georgia and South Carolina at low levels of COVID-19, the virus may become part of a normal range of disease treated. → Read More
Combating 'Period Poverty': MCG students seek to help women afford menstrual products
It is called 'period poverty:' more than one in five women can't afford menstrual products. A new group at Medical College of Georgia wants to change that. → Read More
Augusta clinics split on whether to jump into Biden's call for 'Test to Treat' on COVID-19
The Biden Administration's approach where those who test positive for COVID-19 get therapy on the spot got different receptions from Augusta clinics. → Read More
COVID-19 cases drop in Augusta hospitals; CDC says lower level means less masking indoors
COVID-19 cases are winding down at Augusta hospitals but may never completely go away. Yet, the CDC recommendations now say fewer need mask in public. → Read More
Legislation could open path for Georgia families to keep health insurance
Georgia Rep. Matthew Wilson, D-Brookhaven, has filed a bill that could help keep hundreds of thousands of children from losing health insurance. → Read More
Sniffing out disease: Doctor duo to take immunology research 'to a new level' in Augusta
Prominent scientists coming to Medical College of Georgia will help ignite efforts to use the immune system to combat cancer and heart disease. → Read More
As omicron wave sinks, Augusta hospitals looking for normal, CDC still cautious
As COVID-19 patients start to leave, Augusta hospitals are looking for normal business. But the CDC says levels are still too high to change advice. → Read More
Veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while deployed still seeking benefits
Millions of veterans exposed to toxic fumes from burn pit disposal areas while deployed can't get coverage or benefits, advocates say. → Read More
COVID-19 has been deadly to cancer, transplant patients, but antibodies can offer 'shield'
The pandemic has been particularly hard for cancer and transplant patients who are dying at higher rates, a new report said. A new shot could help. → Read More
New parking deck at AU campus could spell relief for neighbors
A new $36 million parking deck on Augusta University's Health Sciences Campus will give students and staff spaces and relieve crowded streets nearby. → Read More
In many rural areas, delta variant COVID-19 surge infected double the number of people
Even as the current omicron surge of COVID-19 seems to fade, a study of the delta surge shows rural health care needs must be fixed for the future. → Read More