Grady plans to open ER in Union City to fill gap in emergency care
Grady Health System will be opening a freestanding emergency department in south Fulton County. The move is to increase emergency medical services in metro Atlanta following the closure of Wellstar’s Atlanta Medical Center South and Atlanta Medical Center in 2023.
Report from Sen. Ossoff blasts DFCS over child deaths, sex trafficking
A scathing report by a U.S. Senate subcommittee, chaired by Sen. Jon Ossoff, blasts Georgia DFCS for failing to protect children, with kids dying because of systemic failures and hundreds of children sex trafficked while in state care. DFCS fired back Tuesday, accusing Ossoff of "political gamesmanship."
Family warning others about getting plastic surgery in Mexico following sister's death
One family is speaking out and warning others after their sister died during a plastic surgery operation in Mexico.
Costco launches weight loss program for members
Costco members in all 50 states can get access to the new program
Pig kidney transplanted into man in surgical first
It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.
Georgia GOP reject Democrats' final push for Medicaid expansion
Georgia Republicans shot down a last-ditch attempt by Democrats to expand Medicaid on Thursday in a state Senate committee, frustrating Democrats who say GOP leaders broke a promise to advance the bill.
Georgia grapples with nation's second worst nursing shortage
A nationwide nursing shortage is hitting Georgia especially hard.
Change Healthcare cyber attack: Metro Atlanta therapists suffer financially
Metro Atlanta therapists say many mental health professionals are struggling to stay afloat after the recent Change Healthcare cyberattack shut down reimbursement systems and left a lot of them unpaid.
Georgia Republicans seeking puberty blocker ban for minors
The new proposal by a Georgia Republican lawmaker would ban puberty blockers for anyone under 18 and end access to hormones for those already receiving therapy.
Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
Wegovy weight-loss medication gets FDA approval for use as heart disease prevention drug
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
Change Healthcare cyberattack cripples healthcare providers: What to know
Change Healthcare processes 14-15 billion transactions a year and touches one in every three patient records. A cyberattack has left healthcare providers reeling nationwide.
Georgia lawmakers rally to safeguard IVF treatments amid Alabama's controversial embryo ruling
eorgia Democratic lawmakers are looking at ways to protect IVF treatments in the state after neighboring Alabama had its state Supreme Court rule that frozen embryos have the same status as children.
Clark Atlanta senior makes comeback after road rage shooting
Amari Franklin feels happiest when she is behind her sewing machine.
Nursing schools fast track training to combat shortage: 12-month program a 'win-win'
A shortage of over 78,000 registered nurses is projected for next year. Here's where they're needed most.
Southside Medical Center opens new urgent care clinic with Wellstar funding
Southside Medical Center unveiled its new urgent care clinic to the public on Friday.
New partnership helps people with disabilities afford medical equipment
Georgians living with disabilities can more easily acquire jobs and independence thanks to three organizations that have teamed up to supply free medical equipment.
Cyberattack on Change Healthcare paralyzes pharmacies across the US
Change Healthcare became the target of a cyberattack, leading to widespread disruption across pharmacies nationwide.
Atlanta City Council considers providing free women's health products in city buildings
Thousands of metro Atlanta women have to decide between paying for hygiene products or other basic essentials. A new proposal in front of city leaders could help provide some of these necessities for free.
Jimmy Carter marks one year in hospice care | How he did it
A year ago today, former President Jimmy Carter entered home hospice care in Plains, Georgia at 98 years old. Now at 99, he remains the longest-lived American president.