Atlanta Medical Center closing: Mayor Dickens concerned after meeting with Wellstar
Dickens said in a Sept. 9 letter he's still concerned about the impact of Atlanta Medical Center's closing on low-income residents of metro Atlanta.
Dickens said in a Sept. 9 letter he's still concerned about the impact of Atlanta Medical Center's closing on low-income residents of metro Atlanta.
FDA OKs Daxxify, an anti-wrinkle injection and Botox competitor
Studies showed the Daxxify drug can temporarily improve moderate to severe frown lines in adults for a median duration of about six months, according to the company.
Studies showed the Daxxify drug can temporarily improve moderate to severe frown lines in adults for a median duration of about six months, according to the company.
Projected Fulton County budget deficit could impact Grady Memorial Hospital
Officials are already worried about how Grady Memorial Hospital will be impact by Atlanta Medical Center's closure, but now a $103 million budget deficit is bringing new concerns about how the Atlanta hospital will be funded going into next year.
Officials are already worried about how Grady Memorial Hospital will be impact by Atlanta Medical Center's closure, but now a $103 million budget deficit is bringing new concerns about how the Atlanta hospital will be funded going into next year.
Philips recalls 17M CPAP, BiPAP masks over magnets that could affect implanted devices
The mask recall was announced after 14 serious injuries were reported, including pacemaker failure, arrhythmia, seizures, and irregular blood pressure, the FDA said.
The mask recall was announced after 14 serious injuries were reported, including pacemaker failure, arrhythmia, seizures, and irregular blood pressure, the FDA said.
US Senators, representatives from Georgia urge Wellstar to keep Atlanta Medical Center open
Sens. Raphael Warnock, Sen. Jon Ossoff, Rep. Nikema Williams and Rep. Lucy McBath demanded transparency from Wellstar executives about the non-profit health system's decision-making process.
Sens. Raphael Warnock, Sen. Jon Ossoff, Rep. Nikema Williams and Rep. Lucy McBath demanded transparency from Wellstar executives about the non-profit health system's decision-making process.
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.