Floyd County Sheriff’s Office to start helping with prescription deliveries
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is now helping pharmacies within the county with prescription deliveries.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is now helping pharmacies within the county with prescription deliveries.
WHO now says Ibuprofen is OK to take for coronavirus symptoms
The World Health Organization (WHO) is now saying it is OK to take Ibuprofen for coronavirus symptoms.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is now saying it is OK to take Ibuprofen for coronavirus symptoms.
Caregiver gets 5 years; stole from woman who suffered stroke
A Georgia caregiver who stole nearly $20,000 from a client who suffered a stroke was sentenced Tuesday to five years in prison.
A Georgia caregiver who stole nearly $20,000 from a client who suffered a stroke was sentenced Tuesday to five years in prison.
Telehealth visits could play important role in COVID-19 crisis
The ability to confer with one's physician via digital means can be immensely beneficial to those who are not willing or able to leave their homes.
The ability to confer with one's physician via digital means can be immensely beneficial to those who are not willing or able to leave their homes.
US hospitals fear crippling shortage of ventilators for coronavirus patients
The Society of Critical Care Medicine has projected that 960,000 coronavirus patients in the U.S. may need to be put on ventilators at one point or another during the outbreak.
The Society of Critical Care Medicine has projected that 960,000 coronavirus patients in the U.S. may need to be put on ventilators at one point or another during the outbreak.
Coronavirus accelerates need for telemedicine
Consulting with a doctor by voice or video - at least at first- will keep people in, and keep illness from spreading.
Consulting with a doctor by voice or video - at least at first- will keep people in, and keep illness from spreading.
100 coronavirus questions answered by world-leading virologist Peter Piot
Professor Peter Piot, a world-leading virologist and the director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, answered 100 questions about the coronavirus during an interview with TEDMED Foundation Director Jay Walker.
Professor Peter Piot, a world-leading virologist and the director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, answered 100 questions about the coronavirus during an interview with TEDMED Foundation Director Jay Walker.
Insulin-cost capping bill passes in Virginia General Assembly
Amidst a flurry of progressive new laws, legislators in Virginia passed a bill last week that will cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $50.
Amidst a flurry of progressive new laws, legislators in Virginia passed a bill last week that will cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $50.
House GOP seeks more health coverage for mothers after birth
A top Georgia legislative leader is throwing his support behind a plan to lengthen health insurance for mothers of newborns, trying to prevent maternal deaths.
A top Georgia legislative leader is throwing his support behind a plan to lengthen health insurance for mothers of newborns, trying to prevent maternal deaths.
Nurses: Healthcare providers in California, U.S. 'unprepared' to handle coronavirus
The nurses union petitioned the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration to adopt an emergency temporary standard to protect health care workers, patients, and the public.
The nurses union petitioned the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration to adopt an emergency temporary standard to protect health care workers, patients, and the public.
Georgia bill aims to take on prescription drug costs
A bill approved by Georgia’s state House on Wednesday would restrict what one lawmaker called “heinous” practices by pharmacy benefit managers — companies that run prescription drug coverage for insurers and other groups.
A bill approved by Georgia’s state House on Wednesday would restrict what one lawmaker called “heinous” practices by pharmacy benefit managers — companies that run prescription drug coverage for insurers and other groups.
Georgia House joins push to limit surprise medical bills
Lawmakers in Georgia are broadly backing a measure to keep patients from receiving unexpected medical bills.
Lawmakers in Georgia are broadly backing a measure to keep patients from receiving unexpected medical bills.
Rural Georgia hospital is reborn but without its costly ER
For years, the hospital in this small, south Georgia city was in grave financial trouble.
For years, the hospital in this small, south Georgia city was in grave financial trouble.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma launches campaign for opioid victims to file claims
Purdue Pharma, the drug company that makes OxyContin, launched a $23.8 million ad campaign on Monday alerting victims where to file claims if they have been affected or harmed by the opioid.
Purdue Pharma, the drug company that makes OxyContin, launched a $23.8 million ad campaign on Monday alerting victims where to file claims if they have been affected or harmed by the opioid.
Georgia Senate passes bill to limit surprise medical bills
Georgia’s state Senate passed legislation Monday that would protect some patients from receiving unexpected medical bills.
Georgia’s state Senate passed legislation Monday that would protect some patients from receiving unexpected medical bills.
US appeals court upholds Trump rules involving abortions
The 7-4 ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned decisions issued by judges in Washington, Oregon and California. The court had already allowed the administration’s changes to start taking effect while the government appealed those rulings.
The 7-4 ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned decisions issued by judges in Washington, Oregon and California. The court had already allowed the administration’s changes to start taking effect while the government appealed those rulings.
Georgia lawmakers look to tackle surprise medical bills
Legislation that would protect some patients in Georgia from surprise medical bills that can run to tens of thousands of dollars is gaining momentum at the state Capitol.
Legislation that would protect some patients in Georgia from surprise medical bills that can run to tens of thousands of dollars is gaining momentum at the state Capitol.
FDA warns Purell to stop claiming its hand sanitizer can prevent Ebola
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration told Purell to stop claiming that one of its hand sanitizer product lines prevents Ebola.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration told Purell to stop claiming that one of its hand sanitizer product lines prevents Ebola.
Water leak at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
A broken fire sprinkler water line caused water to leak on multiple floors of Children's Hospital of Atlanta at Scottish Rite.
A broken fire sprinkler water line caused water to leak on multiple floors of Children's Hospital of Atlanta at Scottish Rite.
This year’s flu shot doesn’t exactly match the virus going around, CDC report warns
The main strain of the flu virus which is circulating currently doesn’t entirely match up with the flu vaccine that is being administered this year, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The main strain of the flu virus which is circulating currently doesn’t entirely match up with the flu vaccine that is being administered this year, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.