Why Piedmont is spending $600M on a new Newton County hospital
Piedmont Healthcare filed paperwork Tuesday to build a $600 million relocation hospital in Newton County to serve expanding East Georgia communities.
Piedmont Healthcare filed paperwork Tuesday to build a $600 million relocation hospital in Newton County to serve expanding East Georgia communities.
Thyroid medication recall upgraded to FDA's highest risk level
A thyroid medication that was recalled last month because it’s potentially “superpotent" has been upgraded to the Food and Drug Administration’s highest risk level.
A thyroid medication that was recalled last month because it’s potentially “superpotent" has been upgraded to the Food and Drug Administration’s highest risk level.
Trump administration halts Obamacare enrollment for 760,000, citing suspected fraud
The Trump administration is halting Obamacare enrollment for more than 760,000 people it believes were fraudulently signed up, a move Vice President JD Vance said could save taxpayers $2.2 billion.
The Trump administration is halting Obamacare enrollment for more than 760,000 people it believes were fraudulently signed up, a move Vice President JD Vance said could save taxpayers $2.2 billion.
State approves Piedmont Henry's $26M freestanding emergency department
Piedmont Henry Hospital has gained state regulatory approval to build a $26 million freestanding emergency department in Locust Grove to ease severe emergency room congestion.
Piedmont Henry Hospital has gained state regulatory approval to build a $26 million freestanding emergency department in Locust Grove to ease severe emergency room congestion.
Pig kidney functions for record 271 days inside man awaiting human transplant
Researchers say the success story of Tim Andrews shows how pig kidneys can help “bridge the gap between end-stage kidney failure and a human transplant, allowing a patient to forgo dialysis."
Researchers say the success story of Tim Andrews shows how pig kidneys can help “bridge the gap between end-stage kidney failure and a human transplant, allowing a patient to forgo dialysis."
Recalled weight loss products are tainted with toxic substance, FDA says
A product sold for weight loss has been recalled because it contains toxic substances that can cause “a wide range of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse effects.”
A product sold for weight loss has been recalled because it contains toxic substances that can cause “a wide range of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse effects.”
Georgia releases $93M to modernize rural hospitals across the state
Georgia’s rural healthcare system is getting a major financial infusion. The state is distributing funds to modernize dozens of rural hospitals.
Georgia’s rural healthcare system is getting a major financial infusion. The state is distributing funds to modernize dozens of rural hospitals.
Groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug approved by FDA: What we know
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease.
Dr. Winawer talks about possible cancer vaccine
Dr. Winawer joined Good Day Atlanta on Monday to talk about possible personalized cancer vaccines after an announcement last week by Moderna and Merck.
Dr. Winawer joined Good Day Atlanta on Monday to talk about possible personalized cancer vaccines after an announcement last week by Moderna and Merck.
Costco to sell branded Medicare plans in new pilot program
Costco is partnering with nonprofit insurer SCAN Group to pilot Costco-branded Medicare plans that integrate coverage with several of the retailer’s health services.
Costco is partnering with nonprofit insurer SCAN Group to pilot Costco-branded Medicare plans that integrate coverage with several of the retailer’s health services.
Roughly 23 million Americans trapped in jobs they want to leave over one costly fear
Nearly one in four American workers with employer-sponsored health insurance say they are stuck in jobs they want to leave because they fear losing coverage.
Nearly one in four American workers with employer-sponsored health insurance say they are stuck in jobs they want to leave because they fear losing coverage.
Eli Lilly offers new weight loss drug to some patients before FDA approval
Eli Lilly will allow a limited number of patients early access to retatrutide, its next-generation weight loss drug, before it gets FDA approval.
Eli Lilly will allow a limited number of patients early access to retatrutide, its next-generation weight loss drug, before it gets FDA approval.
DeKalb Medical Examiner launches historic HBCU pathology fellowship
The DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine to launch a historic forensic pathology fellowship.
The DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine to launch a historic forensic pathology fellowship.
Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine gets FDA approval: Here's what's different
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new flu vaccine made with the same mRNA technology that was used for the COVID-19 shots.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new flu vaccine made with the same mRNA technology that was used for the COVID-19 shots.
4-year-old boy waiting on heart transplant surprised with 'Toy Story 5' tickets
A 4-year-old Cobb County child waiting for a lifesaving heart transplant got a special surprise.
A 4-year-old Cobb County child waiting for a lifesaving heart transplant got a special surprise.
VA launches trial of GLP-1 drugs to treat alcohol use disorder in veterans
The VA is launching a new clinical trial to test whether blockbuster GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes can treat alcohol use disorder in veterans.
The VA is launching a new clinical trial to test whether blockbuster GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes can treat alcohol use disorder in veterans.
Atlanta's HIV infection rate 'unacceptably high' as federal funding shifts
Metro Atlanta continues to face 'unacceptably high' rates of new HIV infections, researchers at Emory School of Medicine said.
Metro Atlanta continues to face 'unacceptably high' rates of new HIV infections, researchers at Emory School of Medicine said.
Wellstar to layoff nearly 800 employees
The Georgia-based company stated that it has reduced its workforce following a review of the organization.
The Georgia-based company stated that it has reduced its workforce following a review of the organization.
NGMC Braselton: New 180,000-square-foot emergency department opens
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton opened a new 180,000-square-foot emergency department on Saturday to handle rapid population growth.
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton opened a new 180,000-square-foot emergency department on Saturday to handle rapid population growth.
These are the best and worst states for healthcare in 2026, data suggests
While surging healthcare costs remain a burden for millions of Americans, a new report reveals that your location plays a role in how much you pay out-of-pocket for medical services.
While surging healthcare costs remain a burden for millions of Americans, a new report reveals that your location plays a role in how much you pay out-of-pocket for medical services.