US hospitals forced to put COVID-19 sick in parking garages, hallways — and they’re running out of nurses
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
'Slap in the face': New Medicare rule to cut emergency doctors' pay amid COVID-19 pandemic
Many physicians are facing a potential pay cut as a new rule passed by Congress, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will lower the reimbursement rates that clinicians receive for treating patients covered by Medicare.
Many physicians are facing a potential pay cut as a new rule passed by Congress, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will lower the reimbursement rates that clinicians receive for treating patients covered by Medicare.
Superheroes surprise young patients at Houston's MD Anderson Cancer Center
Batman, Superman and Ironman rappelled in for a surprise visit to young patients at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
Batman, Superman and Ironman rappelled in for a surprise visit to young patients at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
Atlanta resident concerned over ambulance response times
An Atlanta taxpayer is ready to get behind a call by the fire chief to purchase and run a new ambulance service.
An Atlanta taxpayer is ready to get behind a call by the fire chief to purchase and run a new ambulance service.
Atlanta looks to fill ambulance need in city
Some believe there is a hole in the public safety response inside the city of Atlanta, and the fire chief is candid about it.
Some believe there is a hole in the public safety response inside the city of Atlanta, and the fire chief is candid about it.
CDC panel recommends healthcare workers, nursing home residents get first COVID-19 vaccinations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel tasked with deciding who will first receive COVID-19 vaccines when they become available has recommended the nation's health care professionals and residents of long-term healthcare facilities get vaccinations first.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel tasked with deciding who will first receive COVID-19 vaccines when they become available has recommended the nation's health care professionals and residents of long-term healthcare facilities get vaccinations first.
Gov. Kemp extends executive order, COVID-19 restrictions
Governor Brian Kemp has signed an executive order extending the Public Health State of Emergency until January 8.
Governor Brian Kemp has signed an executive order extending the Public Health State of Emergency until January 8.
COVID-19 vaccinations could begin in Georgia within 3 weeks, Gov. Kemp says
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp gave some promising news about when coronavirus vaccinations could begin at a roundtable with nursing home administrators Monday afternoon.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp gave some promising news about when coronavirus vaccinations could begin at a roundtable with nursing home administrators Monday afternoon.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to 3 charges in criminal case
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and formally admitted its role in the opioid crisis.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and formally admitted its role in the opioid crisis.
Georgians urged to thank 'hospital heroes' with random acts of kindness
Tanner Medical Center nurses Haley Taylor and Abi Knight say the early days of the pandemic were the hardest inside their Carrollton, Georgia, hospital.
Tanner Medical Center nurses Haley Taylor and Abi Knight say the early days of the pandemic were the hardest inside their Carrollton, Georgia, hospital.
Tips for choosing a 2021 health coverage plan
When we signed up for health insurance this time last year, few of us could have imagined we would be facing a once-in-a-100-years pandemic.
When we signed up for health insurance this time last year, few of us could have imagined we would be facing a once-in-a-100-years pandemic.
Trump administration issues regulations aimed at lowering prescription drug prices
The Trump administration has issued regulations that could lower prescription drug prices. It’s unclear whether the rules will withstand expected legal challenges or what the Biden administration will do with them.
The Trump administration has issued regulations that could lower prescription drug prices. It’s unclear whether the rules will withstand expected legal challenges or what the Biden administration will do with them.
Roswell police officers rush to help man involved in crash
Two Roswell police officers have become heroes for a life-saving rescue.
Two Roswell police officers have become heroes for a life-saving rescue.
Mexico: migrants claiming Georgia doctor abuse not deported
Mexico’s Foreign Relations Department said Thursday it has visited four Mexican women who allege they were mistreated by a gynecologist at a Georgia detention center and said none of them have been deported.
Mexico’s Foreign Relations Department said Thursday it has visited four Mexican women who allege they were mistreated by a gynecologist at a Georgia detention center and said none of them have been deported.
US deports migrant women who alleged abuse by Georgia doctor
The Trump administration is trying to deport several women who allege they were mistreated by a Georgia gynecologist at an immigration detention center, according to their lawyers.
The Trump administration is trying to deport several women who allege they were mistreated by a Georgia gynecologist at an immigration detention center, according to their lawyers.
Feds announce coronavirus vaccine agreement with drug stores
Federal health officials have reached an agreement with pharmacies across the U.S. to distribute free coronavirus vaccines after they become available to the public.
Federal health officials have reached an agreement with pharmacies across the U.S. to distribute free coronavirus vaccines after they become available to the public.
Paralyzed military veteran uses woodworking to help others
Paralyzed military veteran uses passion for woodworking to help others
Paralyzed military veteran uses passion for woodworking to help others
Georgia advocates defend Obamacare as Supreme Court hears arguments against it
As attorneys presented arguments in front of the Supreme Court Tuesday in an effort to strike down the Affordable Care Act, Georgians who support the Obama-era healthcare law gathered on the steps inside Liberty Plaza.
As attorneys presented arguments in front of the Supreme Court Tuesday in an effort to strike down the Affordable Care Act, Georgians who support the Obama-era healthcare law gathered on the steps inside Liberty Plaza.
Supreme Court seems likely to leave bulk of Affordable Care Act in place
Republican elected officials and the Trump administration are advancing their latest arguments to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, a long-held GOP goal that has repeatedly failed in Congress and the courts.
Republican elected officials and the Trump administration are advancing their latest arguments to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, a long-held GOP goal that has repeatedly failed in Congress and the courts.
Police: Patient arrested after attacking hospital staff in Atlanta
Atlanta police say a patient who thought he was well enough to leave the hospital attacked two nurses after he was informed he needed additional monitoring.
Atlanta police say a patient who thought he was well enough to leave the hospital attacked two nurses after he was informed he needed additional monitoring.