Judy Fitzgerald, the commissioner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, discusses her top priorities for 2022, behavioral health reform and crisis prevention.

Plus, the American Red Cross is experiencing a national blood shortage. Dr. Baia Lasky, the medical director of the American Red Cross of Georgia, discusses how the omicron surge has exacerbated the shortage.

Nancy Flake Johnson, the president of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, discusses the goals of a new guaranteed income pilot program.

<a href="https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/judy-fitzgerald#:~:text=Judy%20Fitzgerald%20was%20appointed%20Commissioner,of%20Staff%20and%20Deputy%20Commissioner." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Judy Fitzgerald, the commissioner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities</a>, discusses her top priorities for 2022, behavioral health reform and <a href="https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">crisis prevention</a>.Plus, <a href="https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/press-release/2022/blood-donors-needed-now-as-omicron-intensifies.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the American Red Cross is experiencing a national blood shortage</a>. Dr. Baia Lasky, the medical director of the American Red Cross of Georgia, discusses how the omicron surge has exacerbated the shortage.Nancy Flake Johnson, the president of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, <a href="https://www.atlantaga.gov/Home/Components/News/News/13975/672?backlist=%2F" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">discusses the goals of a new guaranteed income pilot program.</a>

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.