Woman born without a voice can sing for the 1st time thanks to life-changing surgery
A woman born without a voice may have been "the only 20-year-old in the world" with this rare condition when surgeons in Missouri stepped up to help.
A woman born without a voice may have been "the only 20-year-old in the world" with this rare condition when surgeons in Missouri stepped up to help.
National Nurses Week 2022: Freebies and deals offered by restaurants, brands
National Nurses Week 2022 runs through Thursday, May 12. Here are some of the freebies and deals being offered for America’s nurses.
National Nurses Week 2022 runs through Thursday, May 12. Here are some of the freebies and deals being offered for America’s nurses.
Crocs offering free clogs to healthcare workers as COVID-19 pandemic continues
The Colorado-based shoemaker, known for their foam clogs, is giving away 10,000 pairs of Crocs at Work shoes each day through May 12, 2022.
The Colorado-based shoemaker, known for their foam clogs, is giving away 10,000 pairs of Crocs at Work shoes each day through May 12, 2022.
Atlanta City Council asks Wellstar to reconsider closure of ER in East Point
The Atlanta City Council is asking Wellstar Health System to reconsider its decision to close Atlanta Medical Center South.
The Atlanta City Council is asking Wellstar Health System to reconsider its decision to close Atlanta Medical Center South.
Hundreds of US urban areas will become rural with new criteria
More than 1,300 urban areas will now be designated rural.
More than 1,300 urban areas will now be designated rural.
Obesity drug helped people lose over 20% of body weight in trials, drugmaker says
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
Why telemedicine is not enough to address racial health disparities
Health disparities existed before COVID-19; and according to experts at the University of Houston, while telemedicine looked to bridge that gap, it’s simply not enough.
Health disparities existed before COVID-19; and according to experts at the University of Houston, while telemedicine looked to bridge that gap, it’s simply not enough.
CVS to update COVID-19 online portal for people with disabilities, DOJ says
Federal officials found CVS’s COVID-19 vaccine registration portal was not accessible for a couple of reasons to people with certain disabilities.
Federal officials found CVS’s COVID-19 vaccine registration portal was not accessible for a couple of reasons to people with certain disabilities.
Georgia fines Blue Cross Blue Shield $5M over 'serious' claims issues
Georgia officials have fined Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 million and say more fines may come after an investigation revealed multiple "serious issues" connected to claims and customer complaints.
Georgia officials have fined Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 million and say more fines may come after an investigation revealed multiple "serious issues" connected to claims and customer complaints.
Millions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage once COVID-19 public health emergency ends
Millions of Medicaid enrollees are at risk of losing their coverage once the COVID-19 public health emergency ends and eligibility checks resume, one recent analysis estimates.
Millions of Medicaid enrollees are at risk of losing their coverage once the COVID-19 public health emergency ends and eligibility checks resume, one recent analysis estimates.
Bill addressing Georgia mental health care system moves forward at Capitol
Georgia has seen a spike in substance abuse and consistently ranks near the bottom of states for access to mental health care. A new bill the aims to tackle these issues is moving forward at the state Capitol.
Georgia has seen a spike in substance abuse and consistently ranks near the bottom of states for access to mental health care. A new bill the aims to tackle these issues is moving forward at the state Capitol.
Sen. Raphael Warnock introduces bill to cap cost of insulin
Georgia Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock has announced new legislation that aims to cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin to just $35 a month.
Georgia Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock has announced new legislation that aims to cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin to just $35 a month.
Georgia bill would expand Medicaid coverage for new moms
A Georgia bill aimed at reducing the state’s high death rate for new mothers is advancing.
A Georgia bill aimed at reducing the state’s high death rate for new mothers is advancing.
Pharmacy technicians experiencing pandemic burnout, could lead to medication errors
75% of respondents answered negatively to questions regarding them receiving enough time and personnel to safely perform or meet duties, according to a survey published by The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA).
75% of respondents answered negatively to questions regarding them receiving enough time and personnel to safely perform or meet duties, according to a survey published by The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA).
Biden stresses need to lower prescription drug costs in fight against US inflation
President Biden visited Culpeper, Va., to call attention to the “unacceptable” cost of medications on the heels of a dire U.S. inflation report.
President Biden visited Culpeper, Va., to call attention to the “unacceptable” cost of medications on the heels of a dire U.S. inflation report.
Medicare opens up access to free at-home COVID-19 tests
The Biden administration, seeking to fill a frustrating gap in coverage for COVID-19 tests, Thursday announced that people with Medicare will be able to get free over-the-counter tests much more easily in the coming weeks.
The Biden administration, seeking to fill a frustrating gap in coverage for COVID-19 tests, Thursday announced that people with Medicare will be able to get free over-the-counter tests much more easily in the coming weeks.
Hospital internship helps some Fayette County students get full-time jobs
Hospitals are also facing a staffing shortage. But a program at Piedmont-Fayette Hospital is helping hire those who may not consider the healthcare field at first.
Hospitals are also facing a staffing shortage. But a program at Piedmont-Fayette Hospital is helping hire those who may not consider the healthcare field at first.
US hospitals facing staffing shortages seek foreign nurses for help amid pandemic
American hospitals are looking abroad for health care workers due to a shortage of nurses during the pandemic.
American hospitals are looking abroad for health care workers due to a shortage of nurses during the pandemic.
Racism a public health crisis, Georgia lawmakers says; re-introduces legislation to end disparities
House Resolution 78 aims to declare racism a public health crisis in Georgia. Sponsors of the legislation believe that structural racism manifests in differential access by race to opportunities and resources within the country's medical and public health systems;
House Resolution 78 aims to declare racism a public health crisis in Georgia. Sponsors of the legislation believe that structural racism manifests in differential access by race to opportunities and resources within the country's medical and public health systems;
Universal health care bill fails to pass in California
California Democrats on Monday failed to gather enough support to advance a government-funded universal health care system, succumbing to intense pressure from business groups and the insurance industry in an election year.
California Democrats on Monday failed to gather enough support to advance a government-funded universal health care system, succumbing to intense pressure from business groups and the insurance industry in an election year.