Atlanta Medical Center set to shut down after 1 last full day of operations
After months of preparations and criticism from city leaders, Atlanta Medical Center will shut down - leaving Grady Memorial Hospital the only level one trauma center in the city.
After months of preparations and criticism from city leaders, Atlanta Medical Center will shut down - leaving Grady Memorial Hospital the only level one trauma center in the city.
Blood pressure medication recalled due to chemicals' possible link to cancer
The FDA-recalled quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets were shipped to customers nationwide in May 2021.
The FDA-recalled quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets were shipped to customers nationwide in May 2021.
Replacement effort for sleep apnea device recall expected to drag into 2023, fueling frustration
Philips initially estimated it could repair or replace the units within a year. But with the recall expanding to more than 5 million devices, it now says the effort will stretch into next year.
Philips initially estimated it could repair or replace the units within a year. But with the recall expanding to more than 5 million devices, it now says the effort will stretch into next year.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta tackles mental health crisis
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is tackling the mental health crisis in kids in an extraordinary way. They will soon be opening a behavioral and mental health pediatric center.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is tackling the mental health crisis in kids in an extraordinary way. They will soon be opening a behavioral and mental health pediatric center.
Amid nationwide EMT shortage, Grady EMS Academy offers scholarships to military veterans
Facing a nationwide EMT and paramedic shortage, the Grady EMS Academy is offering military veterans a full scholarship. Many of them are looking for a second career and an opportunity to find the sense of belonging and mission they felt in the military.
Facing a nationwide EMT and paramedic shortage, the Grady EMS Academy is offering military veterans a full scholarship. Many of them are looking for a second career and an opportunity to find the sense of belonging and mission they felt in the military.
Atlanta mayor says city needs more from Wellstar as Atlanta Medical Center closing looms
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says a $5 million investment from Wellstar will just not be sufficient to offset the closure of Atlanta Medical Center.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says a $5 million investment from Wellstar will just not be sufficient to offset the closure of Atlanta Medical Center.
Trial over Georgia’s law banning abortions begins in Fulton County
A trial over whether Georgia's "heartbeat" law banning abortions as early as six weeks into a pregnancy began in a Fulton County courtroom Monday.
A trial over whether Georgia's "heartbeat" law banning abortions as early as six weeks into a pregnancy began in a Fulton County courtroom Monday.
New COVID subvariants are resisting immunity and treatments. Should you be worried?
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Atlanta Medical Center prepares for shutdown during last week of operations
The emergency room is already gone, but in one week, Atlanta Medical Center will be completely shut down - leaving Atlanta with just a single level one trauma center.
The emergency room is already gone, but in one week, Atlanta Medical Center will be completely shut down - leaving Atlanta with just a single level one trauma center.
Diabetes-related weight loss drugs facing supply issues amid viral trend
Recently, billionaire Elon Musk admitted to using Wegovy to help him lose weight.
Recently, billionaire Elon Musk admitted to using Wegovy to help him lose weight.
Democrats push for Medicaid expansion amid hospital closures
WellStar says Atlanta Medical Center was losing so much money that Medicaid expansion wouldn’t have helped, but Democrats persist in saying it could have made a difference over the long term.
WellStar says Atlanta Medical Center was losing so much money that Medicaid expansion wouldn’t have helped, but Democrats persist in saying it could have made a difference over the long term.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose
Pfizer said the commercial pricing for adult COVID-19 vaccine doses could start in early 2023, depending on when the U.S. government phases out its program of buying the shots.
Pfizer said the commercial pricing for adult COVID-19 vaccine doses could start in early 2023, depending on when the U.S. government phases out its program of buying the shots.
Cheaper, over-the-counter hearing aids now available in US stores
Several U.S. retailers are now selling over-the-counter hearing aids at a cheaper cost compared to prescription devices, officials say. Here’s where to buy them.
Several U.S. retailers are now selling over-the-counter hearing aids at a cheaper cost compared to prescription devices, officials say. Here’s where to buy them.
Surge in demand for vasectomies following abortions bans prompts clinics to offer free procedure
Free vasectomies will be available next month at three Planned Parenthood clinics in Missouri amid a surge in demand for the procedure after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Free vasectomies will be available next month at three Planned Parenthood clinics in Missouri amid a surge in demand for the procedure after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
FDA confirms widespread shortage of Adderall in the US
The largest U.S. manufacturer Adderall, a prescription drug used primarily to treat ADHD, has been experiencing “ongoing intermittent manufacturing delays,” the FDA said.
The largest U.S. manufacturer Adderall, a prescription drug used primarily to treat ADHD, has been experiencing “ongoing intermittent manufacturing delays,” the FDA said.
Wellstar AMC emergency room closes ahead of full shutdown
The emergency department shut down at 7 a.m. on Friday.
The emergency department shut down at 7 a.m. on Friday.
Southwest Atlanta Wellstar patients concerned about impact of additional closures
Several patients who didn't want to be identified say they’re worried about what this means for southwest Atlanta — a predominately Black community.
Several patients who didn't want to be identified say they’re worried about what this means for southwest Atlanta — a predominately Black community.
US caregiver shortage impacting 65 and older population
There's a shortage of elderly caregivers, and finding enough is only getting harder.
There's a shortage of elderly caregivers, and finding enough is only getting harder.
Doctor burnout reached 'highest level on record' during COVID, experts want action
After physician burnout spiked during the COVID pandemic, experts see an urgent need to address the issue.
After physician burnout spiked during the COVID pandemic, experts see an urgent need to address the issue.
Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center to close emergency room 2 weeks early
Wellstar Health System says Atlanta Medical Center's emergency room will close approximately two weeks before the hospital shuts down for good on Nov. 1.
Wellstar Health System says Atlanta Medical Center's emergency room will close approximately two weeks before the hospital shuts down for good on Nov. 1.