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.
CDC says universal masking no longer recommended inside some hospitals, nursing homes
The CDC has eased its universal masking recommendations for some health care facilities — unless they’re located in areas of high COVID-19 transmission.
The CDC has eased its universal masking recommendations for some health care facilities — unless they’re located in areas of high COVID-19 transmission.
Mayor temporarily blocks any 'repurposing' of Atlanta Medical Center
In a new executive order, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is temporarily stopping any redevelopment or property divisions on the soon-to-be-closing Atlanta Medical Center.
In a new executive order, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is temporarily stopping any redevelopment or property divisions on the soon-to-be-closing Atlanta Medical Center.
Doctors remove 50 large batteries from woman’s stomach, colon
Swallowing batteries is a “rare method of deliberate self-harm” that can cause serious complications.
Swallowing batteries is a “rare method of deliberate self-harm” that can cause serious complications.
How Georgia is tackling its nursing shortage
Data from the Bureau of Health Workforce ranks Georgia as having the fifth-lowest nurse-to-state population ratios in the country.
Data from the Bureau of Health Workforce ranks Georgia as having the fifth-lowest nurse-to-state population ratios in the country.
Pregnant patients scramble to find new providers due to Atlanta Medical Center closure
At 32 weeks pregnant, Eva Bozeman learned this week she will no longer be able to deliver her baby with the medical providers at Atlanta Medical Center.
At 32 weeks pregnant, Eva Bozeman learned this week she will no longer be able to deliver her baby with the medical providers at Atlanta Medical Center.
State to provide $130 million for more Grady Hospital beds to fill void left by Atlanta Medical Center closure
Gov. Brian Kemp announced a package Thursday to provide $130 million for more beds in Grady Memorial Hospital in response to Wellstar Health Systems' decision to close Atlanta Medical Center.
Gov. Brian Kemp announced a package Thursday to provide $130 million for more beds in Grady Memorial Hospital in response to Wellstar Health Systems' decision to close Atlanta Medical Center.
Midtown shooting survivor's family credits Atlanta Medical Center with saving his life
Atlanta Medical Center is set to close in November, leaving the city with just a single level one trauma center. The daughter of the only survivor of the Midtown triple shooting says if it had closed earlier, he dad would have died.
Atlanta Medical Center is set to close in November, leaving the city with just a single level one trauma center. The daughter of the only survivor of the Midtown triple shooting says if it had closed earlier, he dad would have died.
AMC staff speak out amid protests over hospital closing: 'People are going to die behind this'
Protesters gathered outside Atlanta Medical Center which is reportedly being closed on Nov. 1.
Protesters gathered outside Atlanta Medical Center which is reportedly being closed on Nov. 1.
State House committee looks at healthcare access as hospitals close
Earlier this month, Wellstar announced it would close Atlanta Medical Center, after shuttering AMC South this spring.
Earlier this month, Wellstar announced it would close Atlanta Medical Center, after shuttering AMC South this spring.