WUGA Health Desk

Friday afternoon at 5:44 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 5:35 p.m.
  • Hosted by Lauren Baggett and Andy Miller
  • Lauren Baggett
    Lauren Baggett

The WUGA Health Desk presents a weekly program, Georgia Health Report, focused on health news and issues facing Georgians. The program features news and commentary from Andy Miller of Georgia Health News and is hosted by UGA College of Public Health health writer Lauren Baggett. 

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This Week: Georgia's Deadly Flu Season & CDC Director's Resignation - WUGA Health Desk 02/02 & 02/04

By Victoria Knight • Feb 2, 2018
University of Georgia

Georgia Health News is our weekly feature that keeps you up to date on what's happening in health around the state. This week, Andy Miller and Victoria Knight talk about deadliest flu season the nation has seen in a decade, and the resignation of former CDC Director Brenda Fitzgerald. 

Unlicensed Facilities at Center of Georgia's Elder Abuse Cases - WUGA Health Desk 01/26 & 01/28

By Victoria Knight • Jan 26, 2018
University of Georgia

Georgia Health News is our weekly feature that keeps you up to date on what's happening in health around the state. 

This week, Andy Miller and Victoria Knight discuss a high-profile elderly abuse case, how Georgia authorities are planning to combat the problem, and what ordinary citizens can do to help. 

Healthcare Topics Most Likely to be Considered by the Legislature - WUGA Health Desk 01/12 & 01/14

By Victoria Knight • Jan 12, 2018
University of Georgia

Georgia Health News is our weekly feature that keeps you up to date on what's happening in health around the state. This week, Andy Miller and Victoria Knight talk about what health-related topics might be on the legislative agenda now that the General Assembly is back in session. 

Funding for PeachCare for Kids Program May Run Out by January - WUGA Health Desk for 12/15 & 12/17

By Victoria Knight • Dec 15, 2017
University of Georgia

Georgia Health News is our weekly feature that keeps you up to date on what's happening in health around the state. This week, Andy Miller and Victoria Knight talk about how federal funding is in limbo for the state's children's health insurance program.

Here's What You Need to Know About Cataract Surgery - WUGA Health Desk for 12/08 & 12/10

By Victoria Knight • Dec 8, 2017
University of Georgia

Georgia Health News is our weekly feature that keeps you up to date on what's happening in health around the state. This week, Andy Miller and Victoria Knight, talk about Andy's cataracts and what the process of cataract surgery is like. 

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