Erica Schwartz nominated by Trump to lead Atlanta-based CDC
President Donald Trump nominated former Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz on Thursday to lead the Atlanta-based CDC.
President Donald Trump nominated former Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz on Thursday to lead the Atlanta-based CDC.
Georgia teacher who lost leg in crash to run Boston Marathon
A Georgia teacher and avid runner is set to compete in the Boston Marathon this Monday, just one year after losing her leg in a car crash.
A Georgia teacher and avid runner is set to compete in the Boston Marathon this Monday, just one year after losing her leg in a car crash.
Atlanta doctors warn CDC panel changes are 'dangerous'
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is making a move to bypass a court order that blocked his previous changes to the CDC vaccine panel.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is making a move to bypass a court order that blocked his previous changes to the CDC vaccine panel.
Abortion pill by mail allowed to continue as judge rejects bid
A federal judge declined to block the nationwide mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone, allowing current FDA rules to remain in place.
A federal judge declined to block the nationwide mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone, allowing current FDA rules to remain in place.
Georgia heart attack survivor defies the odds
Tray Baggarly beat incredible odds and survived a massive heart attack.
Tray Baggarly beat incredible odds and survived a massive heart attack.
Georgia Sine Die 2026: Budget, state income tax reduction passes
The Georgia General Assembly has ended its 2026 session.
The Georgia General Assembly has ended its 2026 session.
Trump says US can't fund Medicare, Medicaid and day care because 'we're fighting wars'
President Trump said “it’s not possible" for the U.S. to fund day care and Medicare programs because “we’re fighting wars" and “we have to take care of one thing: military protection."
President Trump said “it’s not possible" for the U.S. to fund day care and Medicare programs because “we’re fighting wars" and “we have to take care of one thing: military protection."
Atlanta's Advanced Urology to pay $14M for healthcare fraud
Advanced Urology agreed to pay $14 million to resolve allegations of fraudulent billing and performing unnecessary medical procedures.
Advanced Urology agreed to pay $14 million to resolve allegations of fraudulent billing and performing unnecessary medical procedures.
Georgia dad warns of rising colon cancer in young adults
There is a growing concern among doctors that colon cancer is showing up in younger and younger patients every year in the U.S.
There is a growing concern among doctors that colon cancer is showing up in younger and younger patients every year in the U.S.
FDA approves Foundayo, Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 obesity pill
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Eli Lilly’s new weight-loss GLP-1 pill, orforglipron, which will be sold as Foundayo.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Eli Lilly’s new weight-loss GLP-1 pill, orforglipron, which will be sold as Foundayo.
Gallup poll: Healthcare tops US concerns as partisan divides persist
Americans’ top domestic concerns have shifted, with one issue now clearly leading.
Americans’ top domestic concerns have shifted, with one issue now clearly leading.
Texas fugitive gets prison for $61M in Medicare fraud involving foot baths, genetic tests
A Texas man who fled after pleading guilty to a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison.
A Texas man who fled after pleading guilty to a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison.
Annual CDC mobile lung screenings for coal miners begins in April across several states See where
The annual Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) black lung screenings for coal miners will start in April across several states.
The annual Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) black lung screenings for coal miners will start in April across several states.
Florida hospital sues to evict patient who refuses to leave for months
A Florida hospital is suing a former patient who it says has refused to leave for five months after being medically cleared and formally discharged.
A Florida hospital is suing a former patient who it says has refused to leave for five months after being medically cleared and formally discharged.
Fulton County approves $900M hospital in Union City to end 'healthcare desert'
Fulton County leaders have unanimously greenlit a new nearly $1 billion full-service hospital to be built in the southside of the county.
Fulton County leaders have unanimously greenlit a new nearly $1 billion full-service hospital to be built in the southside of the county.
Fulton County proposes $900M South Fulton hospital to replace closed centers
Fulton County leaders are set to vote this week on a proposed $900 million full-service hospital.
Fulton County leaders are set to vote this week on a proposed $900 million full-service hospital.
Judge temporarily blocks federal health officials from reducing vaccine recommendations for children
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child.
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child.
Americans skipping meals or cutting back on other needs to afford health care, poll finds
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
Children’s Healthcare CEO retiring: The future of pediatric medicine in Georgia
Donna Hyland, the longtime CEO of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, has announced her retirement.
Donna Hyland, the longtime CEO of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, has announced her retirement.
DOJ says JD Vance comments on Medicaid funding 'have no weight'
Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.
Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.