Mayor Dickens plans to meet with Wellstar to keep Atlanta Medical Center open
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says he plans to meet with WellStar Health System to see if the city can get the company to change its mind about closing Atlanta Medical Center.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says he plans to meet with WellStar Health System to see if the city can get the company to change its mind about closing Atlanta Medical Center.
California to protect health benefits for young immigrants
A new law scheduled to take effect in January 2024 would extend those benefits to cover all adults who, but for their immigration status, would qualify for the state’s Medicaid program.
A new law scheduled to take effect in January 2024 would extend those benefits to cover all adults who, but for their immigration status, would qualify for the state’s Medicaid program.
Walgreens is offering up to $75,000 to recruit pharmacists amid shortage
Pharmacists are in such high demand that Walgreens is offering a hefty signing bonus of up to $75,000.
Pharmacists are in such high demand that Walgreens is offering a hefty signing bonus of up to $75,000.
Lyme disease vaccine: 1st potential shot in 20 years enters late-stage trial
The only prior Lyme vaccine for people, made by another company, was pulled off the U.S. market in 2002.
The only prior Lyme vaccine for people, made by another company, was pulled off the U.S. market in 2002.
Lawsuit calls for temporary halt to Georgia's Heartbeat Law
A Fulton County judge heard arguments on a lawsuit challenging Georgia's Heartbeat Law. Attorneys for a women's reproductive rights group want a Fulton County judge to issue a temporary injunction to halt Georgia's Heartbeat law.
A Fulton County judge heard arguments on a lawsuit challenging Georgia's Heartbeat Law. Attorneys for a women's reproductive rights group want a Fulton County judge to issue a temporary injunction to halt Georgia's Heartbeat law.
US declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The U.S. has declared a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans.
The U.S. has declared a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans.
How health care, disability benefits for veterans became fight in Congress
A bill that boosts health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits has hit a snag in the Senate, angering advocates like Jon Stewart who say help from the government is long overdue.
A bill that boosts health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits has hit a snag in the Senate, angering advocates like Jon Stewart who say help from the government is long overdue.
Atlanta City Council unanimously votes to donate to women's reproductive health nonprofit
The money would go to the Access Reproductive Care-Southeast and would be distributed to allow for things such as rides to appointments, travel, and accommodations for women seeking abortions.
The money would go to the Access Reproductive Care-Southeast and would be distributed to allow for things such as rides to appointments, travel, and accommodations for women seeking abortions.
Georgia boy makes lemonade stand to help pay for medical bills
Less than a year after his mother died, 11-year-old Teddy was hit by a car while riding his bike in his neighborhood. His family can't afford to pay for his hospital bills, so the Georgia boy is spending his Sundays selling lemonade to raise money.
Less than a year after his mother died, 11-year-old Teddy was hit by a car while riding his bike in his neighborhood. His family can't afford to pay for his hospital bills, so the Georgia boy is spending his Sundays selling lemonade to raise money.
COVID omicron vaccine: US reaches deal with Moderna for winter booster shots
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
Laxatives recalled from CVS, Walgreens, other major retailers after contamination
Vi-Jon, LLC said it is aware of three reports of "serious adverse reactions potentially related to this recall."
Vi-Jon, LLC said it is aware of three reports of "serious adverse reactions potentially related to this recall."
Women gaining nearly twice as much weight as men, study finds
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
Georgia nursing students get hands-on experience in simulation lab
Nursing students at Georgia Highlands College are getting a chance to treat patients before they step foot in the hospital thanks to some new high-tech mannequins.
Nursing students at Georgia Highlands College are getting a chance to treat patients before they step foot in the hospital thanks to some new high-tech mannequins.
Quick Georgia abortion law change abruptly send some patients home
Georgia’s abortion law changed so abruptly that some patients who were in an office waiting for abortions were told that what had been legal that morning was no longer legal in the state and were sent home.
Georgia’s abortion law changed so abruptly that some patients who were in an office waiting for abortions were told that what had been legal that morning was no longer legal in the state and were sent home.
Pro-choice activists condemn court's abortion law ruling, pro-life allies plan to 'build' on win
A U.S. appeals court in Georgia ruled that there is no Constitutional right to abortion, based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
A U.S. appeals court in Georgia ruled that there is no Constitutional right to abortion, based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Here’s how much it costs to have a baby in the US, analysis finds
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
Over-the-counter birth control: FDA to weigh approval of pill without prescription for 1st time
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Nationwide abortion ban could raise maternal death rate by 24%, study suggests
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
California becomes first state to cover health care for all immigrants
California is now the first state to guarantee free health care for all low-income immigrants living in the country illegally, a move that will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people at an eventual cost of about $2.7 billion a year.
California is now the first state to guarantee free health care for all low-income immigrants living in the country illegally, a move that will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people at an eventual cost of about $2.7 billion a year.
Nearly 70% of medical debt will be removed from US credit reports
Patient advocates call the move a huge advance, but they question whether medical debt should be on credit reports at all.
Patient advocates call the move a huge advance, but they question whether medical debt should be on credit reports at all.