Hurricanes worsen IV fluid shortage at metro Atlanta hospitals
Hurricane Helene has caused a critical shortage of intravenous (IV) fluids in metro Atlanta, with at least one major hospital rationing supplies after receiving less than half of its usual shipment.
Hurricane Helene has caused a critical shortage of intravenous (IV) fluids in metro Atlanta, with at least one major hospital rationing supplies after receiving less than half of its usual shipment.
Hurricane Milton threatens IV fluid supply, already thin after Helene
A company that manufactures IV fluids is working to move its supplies to a secure space as the Florida area braces for Hurricane Milton.
A company that manufactures IV fluids is working to move its supplies to a secure space as the Florida area braces for Hurricane Milton.
Nurse arrested for alleged theft of patient's bracelet at North Fulton Hospital
A healthcare worker was arrested for allegedly stealing a valuable bracelet from a patient at North Fulton Hospital in late September.
A healthcare worker was arrested for allegedly stealing a valuable bracelet from a patient at North Fulton Hospital in late September.
New Ronald McDonald House set to double lodging capacity near Arthur M. Blank hospital campus
The first Ronald McDonald House in the Southeast to be co-located on a hospital campus is slated to open in DeKalb County in December 2025.
The first Ronald McDonald House in the Southeast to be co-located on a hospital campus is slated to open in DeKalb County in December 2025.
New technology created to connect remote caregivers to elderly family
Elder care in America means a lot of things. But however you approach it, it takes time and money to be a good caregiver. There’s a new product that advertises it can help you care for a loved one remotely.
Elder care in America means a lot of things. But however you approach it, it takes time and money to be a good caregiver. There’s a new product that advertises it can help you care for a loved one remotely.
Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.
Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month: What to know
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to U.S. households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to U.S. households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
VP Kamala Harris talks about reproductive rights in metro Atlanta
Vice President Kamala Harris is returning to Atlanta on Friday to discuss women’s health and reproductive rights.
Vice President Kamala Harris is returning to Atlanta on Friday to discuss women’s health and reproductive rights.
Walgreens to pay $106.8M over claims it billed government for prescriptions never dispensed
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay a $106.8 million fine to settle allegations the pharmacy chain billed federal health care programs for prescriptions that were never filled.
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay a $106.8 million fine to settle allegations the pharmacy chain billed federal health care programs for prescriptions that were never filled.
Atlanta VA operating rooms reopened after 'flying insects' cause closure
The Atlanta VA operating rooms are back open after flying insects forced the hospital to shut them down.
The Atlanta VA operating rooms are back open after flying insects forced the hospital to shut them down.
Atlanta VA worker accused of drug deals with patients quits his job
An Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center social worker caught on video in alleged drug deals with patients has quit his job, more than two years after several vets blew the whistle and one week after the FOX 5 I-Team aired clips of those videos. The DeKalb County District Attorney's Office continues its investigation, currently reviewing the VA's internal files on the case.
An Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center social worker caught on video in alleged drug deals with patients has quit his job, more than two years after several vets blew the whistle and one week after the FOX 5 I-Team aired clips of those videos. The DeKalb County District Attorney's Office continues its investigation, currently reviewing the VA's internal files on the case.
Kemp doubles down on Medicaid program with work requirement despite slow start
State officials expected Georgia's Medicaid program to sign up a minimum of 25,000 members in its first year. As of June, it had less than a fifth of that number.
State officials expected Georgia's Medicaid program to sign up a minimum of 25,000 members in its first year. As of June, it had less than a fifth of that number.
Atlanta VA shuts down operating rooms due to 'flying insects'
The Atlanta VA Medical Center has temporarily closed its operating rooms because of multiple insect sightings.
The Atlanta VA Medical Center has temporarily closed its operating rooms because of multiple insect sightings.
Emory Hospital loses piece of patient's skull, charges him for it, lawsuit claims
Fernando Cluster trusted Emory University Hospital Midtown to perform a delicate procedure requiring the temporary removal of part of his skull. But, when it was time to put the piece back, Cluster says medical personnel lost it – and then charged him thousands of dollars for it.
Fernando Cluster trusted Emory University Hospital Midtown to perform a delicate procedure requiring the temporary removal of part of his skull. But, when it was time to put the piece back, Cluster says medical personnel lost it – and then charged him thousands of dollars for it.
Breakthrough HIV drug Lenacapavir Shows promising results in recent study
A recent study shows the new injectable drug blocked the spread of HIV in everyone who took part.
A recent study shows the new injectable drug blocked the spread of HIV in everyone who took part.
Doctor without hearing aid couldn’t hear colonoscopy patient scream, Florida board says
The Florida doctor was allegedly not wearing his hearing aids during two colonoscopy procedures, including one involving a patient who wasn’t completely sedated.
The Florida doctor was allegedly not wearing his hearing aids during two colonoscopy procedures, including one involving a patient who wasn’t completely sedated.
Deals will lower prices of Medicare's costliest drugs, White House says — see the list
Federal officials reached deals with drug companies to lower the cost for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs. Here's what to know.
Federal officials reached deals with drug companies to lower the cost for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs. Here's what to know.
List: Medicare deal will lower the prices of these drugs
Ten popular prescription drugs will soon become cheaper for Medicare recipients. The full list was released Thursday morning and it includes drugs to treat diabetes, blood clots, and other conditions.
Ten popular prescription drugs will soon become cheaper for Medicare recipients. The full list was released Thursday morning and it includes drugs to treat diabetes, blood clots, and other conditions.
Sandy Springs to begin connecting certain 911 callers directly with ER doctors
Sandy Springs will soon offer a new telehealth service that allows 911 operators to connect callers directly with emergency room doctors, bypassing the need for a pricey ambulance ride in certain non-emergency situations.
Sandy Springs will soon offer a new telehealth service that allows 911 operators to connect callers directly with emergency room doctors, bypassing the need for a pricey ambulance ride in certain non-emergency situations.
A city in the south emerges as the Ozempic capital of the United States
A city in the South, not New York or Los Angeles, has the highest per capita prescriptions of the popular weight loss drug.
A city in the South, not New York or Los Angeles, has the highest per capita prescriptions of the popular weight loss drug.