Metro Atlanta woman struggling to raise funds for service dog with lifesaving skills
Dominique Trappio’s service dog Bowie is already in training. He will alert Dominique to low blood sugar caused by Type One Diabetes. Bowie will be ready soon for her. The question is will Dominique be ready for him. Meaning, can she cover the $20,000 cost of a service dog? With Covid-19, fundraising has been a struggle.
Dominique Trappio’s service dog Bowie is already in training. He will alert Dominique to low blood sugar caused by Type One Diabetes. Bowie will be ready soon for her. The question is will Dominique be ready for him. Meaning, can she cover the $20,000 cost of a service dog? With Covid-19, fundraising has been a struggle.
Over 800 nurses begin strike at Chicago hospital
More than 800 nurses walked off the job Saturday at Chicago’s University of Illinois Hospital after the latest contract negotiations aimed at averting the strike ended with an impasse.
More than 800 nurses walked off the job Saturday at Chicago’s University of Illinois Hospital after the latest contract negotiations aimed at averting the strike ended with an impasse.
Prescription drug deliveries by USPS significantly delayed, Senate Democrats say
U.S Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Sen. Bob Casey of Philadelphia opened the investigation, writing to five of the largest pharmacies and asking a series of questions about mail-order prescription deliveries.
U.S Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Sen. Bob Casey of Philadelphia opened the investigation, writing to five of the largest pharmacies and asking a series of questions about mail-order prescription deliveries.
4-time kidney recipient scoots across Georgia to raise awareness about organ donation
Kidney recipient Matt Schneider has driven his mobility scooter across Georgia and has plans for a cross-country road trip.
Kidney recipient Matt Schneider has driven his mobility scooter across Georgia and has plans for a cross-country road trip.
Veteran Affairs secretary visits Atlanta VA hospital, pleased with improvements
The Veteran Affairs Secretary said he is pleased with improvements made at the VA hospital in Decatur.
The Veteran Affairs Secretary said he is pleased with improvements made at the VA hospital in Decatur.
Fad or future? Telehealth expansion eyed beyond COVID-19 pandemic
During the coronavirus pandemic the use of telehealth visits has taken off after Medicare temporarily relaxed restrictions that predated the smartphone era.
During the coronavirus pandemic the use of telehealth visits has taken off after Medicare temporarily relaxed restrictions that predated the smartphone era.
Psychologist shares tips for overcoming 'pandemic fatigue'
For years, Emory School of Medicine and Grady pscyhologist Dr. Nadine Kaslow has helped her clients navigate personal and national crises.
For years, Emory School of Medicine and Grady pscyhologist Dr. Nadine Kaslow has helped her clients navigate personal and national crises.
Study: Climate change contributes to the spread of certain diseases through mosquitoes
A study released on World Mosquito Day revealed that climate change has helped to sustain and spread certain diseases, such as the West Nile virus.
A study released on World Mosquito Day revealed that climate change has helped to sustain and spread certain diseases, such as the West Nile virus.
Report: Department of Health and Human Services to return COVID-19 data collection process to CDC
In July, President Donald Trump’s administration told hospitals to bypass the CDC with their COVID-19 data reporting.
In July, President Donald Trump’s administration told hospitals to bypass the CDC with their COVID-19 data reporting.
Dr. Anthony Fauci undergoes surgery for vocal cord polyp, according to reports
Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a White House coronavirus adviser, confirmed the news to CNN.
Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a White House coronavirus adviser, confirmed the news to CNN.
'Hospital-at-home': COVID-19 pandemic pushes expansion of at-home treatment
The programs represent a small slice of the roughly 35 million U.S. hospitalizations each year, but they are growing fast with boosts from Medicare and private health insurers.
The programs represent a small slice of the roughly 35 million U.S. hospitalizations each year, but they are growing fast with boosts from Medicare and private health insurers.
This document can help you call the shots, if you become critically ill
None of us likes to think about what would happen if we became seriously ill or were facing the end of our lives.
None of us likes to think about what would happen if we became seriously ill or were facing the end of our lives.
Barrow County teen recovering after pit bull attack
A Barrow County teenager continues to recover after being attacked by two pit bulls. It happened in her own neighborhood and left her with multiple injuries.
A Barrow County teenager continues to recover after being attacked by two pit bulls. It happened in her own neighborhood and left her with multiple injuries.
The home front: Stories from nurses in the fight against COVID-19
For the nurses across the globe, home is fraught with uncertainty. Are they exposing their partners and children? Should they quit their jobs to keep their families safe?
For the nurses across the globe, home is fraught with uncertainty. Are they exposing their partners and children? Should they quit their jobs to keep their families safe?
Fear, language barriers hinder immigrant COVID-19 contact-tracing
The crucial job of reaching people who test positive for the coronavirus and those they’ve come in contact with is proving especially difficult in immigrant communities because of language barriers, confusion and fear of the government.
The crucial job of reaching people who test positive for the coronavirus and those they’ve come in contact with is proving especially difficult in immigrant communities because of language barriers, confusion and fear of the government.
Austin surgeons shocked by injuries protesters sustained by bean bag rounds
Over a span of two days in late May, Dell Seton Medical Center treated 19 protesters with severe injuries.
Over a span of two days in late May, Dell Seton Medical Center treated 19 protesters with severe injuries.
GBI sends nearly 400 rape kits to private lab as backlog grows
Thursday the Georgia Bureau of Investigation packed up and shipped out 394 sexual assault evidence kits to a private lab for testing. The new partnership is one of the ways the bureau hopes to reduce the state's current backlog of rape kits.
Thursday the Georgia Bureau of Investigation packed up and shipped out 394 sexual assault evidence kits to a private lab for testing. The new partnership is one of the ways the bureau hopes to reduce the state's current backlog of rape kits.
Health officials across US are quitting or getting fired amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Dozens of state and local public health leaders around the country have resigned or have been fired amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Dozens of state and local public health leaders around the country have resigned or have been fired amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Researchers test 14 types of face masks to see how well they protect against COVID-19
Among the 14 masks tested were surgical masks, a bandana, a valved N95 mask, as well as different types of cotton-based masks.
Among the 14 masks tested were surgical masks, a bandana, a valved N95 mask, as well as different types of cotton-based masks.
Couple sues St. Joseph's Hospital for losing the body of their newborn baby
A grieving couple has filed a lawsuit accusing St. Joseph's Hospital of losing the body of their newborn baby after he died.
A grieving couple has filed a lawsuit accusing St. Joseph's Hospital of losing the body of their newborn baby after he died.