Deadline approaching for laid-off workers to get health insurance
Taxpayer-subsidized health insurance is available for a modest cost — sometimes even free — across the country, but few people seem to know how to find it.
Taxpayer-subsidized health insurance is available for a modest cost — sometimes even free — across the country, but few people seem to know how to find it.
PPE sanitizing site up and running in Atlanta
With masks in short supply because of the coronavirus pandemic, those on the front lines in Georgia now have a way to sanitize their masks for reuse.
With masks in short supply because of the coronavirus pandemic, those on the front lines in Georgia now have a way to sanitize their masks for reuse.
Coronavirus pandemic disrupts crucial vaccination for 80 million children
A new report says the coronavirus pandemic is interrupting immunization against diseases including measles, polio and cholera that could put the lives of nearly 80 million children at risk.
A new report says the coronavirus pandemic is interrupting immunization against diseases including measles, polio and cholera that could put the lives of nearly 80 million children at risk.
Majority of 23,000 US nurses surveyed report having to reuse disposable PPE
A new survey conducted by National Nurses United (NNU) found that a majority of respondents reported having to reuse personal protective equipment (PPE) intended for one-time use.
A new survey conducted by National Nurses United (NNU) found that a majority of respondents reported having to reuse personal protective equipment (PPE) intended for one-time use.
Emory researchers find COVID-19 patients quickly develop immunity to virus
Researchers at Emory University in Atlanta have found nearly all of the patients hospitalized with acute COVID-19 infections developed antibodies against the novel virus within six days of testing positive for COVID-19.
Researchers at Emory University in Atlanta have found nearly all of the patients hospitalized with acute COVID-19 infections developed antibodies against the novel virus within six days of testing positive for COVID-19.
Johnson & Johnson to stop selling talc-based baby powder in US, Canada
Johnson & Johnson is ending sales of its iconic talc-based Johnson's Baby Powder in the U.S. and Canada, where demand has dwindled amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it has caused cancer.
Johnson & Johnson is ending sales of its iconic talc-based Johnson's Baby Powder in the U.S. and Canada, where demand has dwindled amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it has caused cancer.
Hospital room transformed into a daily reminder healthcare workers are loved
2 women joined forces to help spread love to healthcare workers at a Braselton hospital. They transformed a hospital break room into an oasis of love.
2 women joined forces to help spread love to healthcare workers at a Braselton hospital. They transformed a hospital break room into an oasis of love.
'These are the hands': Actress Emilia Clarke recites poem in touching tribute for International Nurses Day
The actress thanked all nursing staff around the world amid the fight against COVID-19.
The actress thanked all nursing staff around the world amid the fight against COVID-19.
Social distancing brings certified nursing assistant programs to standstill, healthcare workers say
The healthcare workers said they can't train students due to social distancing guidelines.
The healthcare workers said they can't train students due to social distancing guidelines.
Doctors save mother, babies after COVID-19 infections prompt emergency C-section
It's been almost five weeks since August and Angel Cook came into the world. Their mother, Monique is grateful there are absolutely no signs of the health troubles that started hours before they arrived four weeks early.
It's been almost five weeks since August and Angel Cook came into the world. Their mother, Monique is grateful there are absolutely no signs of the health troubles that started hours before they arrived four weeks early.
Emory Healthcare workers share experience battling COVID-19
Danielle Giaritelli said being on the front lines of COVID-19 since march has been a whirlwind of emotions.
Danielle Giaritelli said being on the front lines of COVID-19 since march has been a whirlwind of emotions.
Coronavirus prompts JetBlue to offer 100,000 health care workers free flights
The giveaways are part of the airline’s JetBlue Healthcare Hero effort.
The giveaways are part of the airline’s JetBlue Healthcare Hero effort.
Free car care for healthcare workers in Coweta County
People continue to show their support for healthcare workers on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19. In Newnan, an automotive shop is offering free car care to employees of Piedmont Newnan Hospital.
People continue to show their support for healthcare workers on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19. In Newnan, an automotive shop is offering free car care to employees of Piedmont Newnan Hospital.
Watch: Thunderbirds, Blue Angels fly over Atlanta
The men and women of the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the Air Force's Thunderbirds flew over Atlanta to salute the first responders, medical workers, and essential workers on the frontlines in the battle against the novel coronavirus.
The men and women of the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the Air Force's Thunderbirds flew over Atlanta to salute the first responders, medical workers, and essential workers on the frontlines in the battle against the novel coronavirus.
Pharmaceutical company offering free insulin to diabetic patients who have lost health coverage
Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced that it will offer a free supply of insulin for 90 days to people with diabetes who have lost health insurance due to a change in job status because of the COVID-19 crisis.
Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced that it will offer a free supply of insulin for 90 days to people with diabetes who have lost health insurance due to a change in job status because of the COVID-19 crisis.
Administration offers plan to cover COVID care for uninsured
Uninsured people would not be liable for costs, according to the Associated Press.
Uninsured people would not be liable for costs, according to the Associated Press.
317 resident deaths reported in Georgia's long-term care facilities
The Georgia Department of Health is closely monitoring long-term care facilities as it continues its fight against the coronavirus.
The Georgia Department of Health is closely monitoring long-term care facilities as it continues its fight against the coronavirus.
Behind the scenes look at the Georgia National Guard's command post
From helping distribute meals at the food bank to disinfecting nursing homes, the Georgia National Guard is stepping up to help communities fight the coronavirus.
From helping distribute meals at the food bank to disinfecting nursing homes, the Georgia National Guard is stepping up to help communities fight the coronavirus.
Georgia pharmacists separate coronavirus fact from fiction
It can be hard to separate fact from fiction surrounding the coronavirus. But two pharmacists are seeking to do just that, debunk false information.
It can be hard to separate fact from fiction surrounding the coronavirus. But two pharmacists are seeking to do just that, debunk false information.
Community activist, elected officials threaten to protest Atlanta facility where 15 died
Community activists and elected officials said it is time to intervene and protect the remaining residents at a southwest Atlanta assisted living facility where 15 people have died from the coronavirus.
Community activists and elected officials said it is time to intervene and protect the remaining residents at a southwest Atlanta assisted living facility where 15 people have died from the coronavirus.