US appeals court upholds Trump rules involving abortions

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

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

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

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

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.

Companies team up to provide free eye care for some Atlanta students

Companies team up to provide free eye care for some Atlanta students

Clear vision is important to the learning process. So, Delta Airlines wanted to make sure it's not an issue for some Atlanta area elementary school students.

Clear vision is important to the learning process. So, Delta Airlines wanted to make sure it's not an issue for some Atlanta area elementary school students.

California could be first state to launch its own prescription drug label

California could be first state to launch its own prescription drug label

Newsom wants California, home to nearly 40 million people, to contract with generic drug companies to make prescription medications on its behalf so it could then sell them to the public. The goal, according to the governor's office, is to lower prices by increasing competition in the generic market.

Newsom wants California, home to nearly 40 million people, to contract with generic drug companies to make prescription medications on its behalf so it could then sell them to the public. The goal, according to the governor's office, is to lower prices by increasing competition in the generic market.

State panel wants to extend Medicaid for eligible new moms

State panel wants to extend Medicaid for eligible new moms

A bipartisan panel examining Georgia’s high maternal death rate is recommending that state lawmakers extend the amount of time low-income mothers are eligible for Medicaid coverage.

A bipartisan panel examining Georgia’s high maternal death rate is recommending that state lawmakers extend the amount of time low-income mothers are eligible for Medicaid coverage.

Georgia governor tours Grady Memorial Hospital following massive flooding

Georgia governor tours Grady Memorial Hospital following massive flooding

Monday morning, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp got his first look at the damage caused when a 24-inch water main burst, flooding three floors of Grady Memorial Hospital on December 7. The governor also toured a mobile hospital unit that was brought in from North Carolina after he declared a state of emergency.

Monday morning, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp got his first look at the damage caused when a 24-inch water main burst, flooding three floors of Grady Memorial Hospital on December 7. The governor also toured a mobile hospital unit that was brought in from North Carolina after he declared a state of emergency.

Obamacare sign-ups steady as debate persists over the future of the program

Obamacare sign-ups steady as debate persists over the future of the program

More than 8 million people have signed up for coverage next year under former President Barack Obama's health care law, the government said Friday,  a sign of continued demand for the program amid persistent uncertainty over its future.

More than 8 million people have signed up for coverage next year under former President Barack Obama's health care law, the government said Friday,  a sign of continued demand for the program amid persistent uncertainty over its future.

James Shepherd, co-founder of Atlanta's Shepherd Center, dead at 68

James Shepherd, co-founder of Atlanta's Shepherd Center, dead at 68

James Shepherd helped create the Shepherd center after suffering a spinal cord injury over 40 years ago and turned it into a world-renown hospital.

James Shepherd helped create the Shepherd center after suffering a spinal cord injury over 40 years ago and turned it into a world-renown hospital.

Georgia could be first state to test Trump health proposals

Georgia could be first state to test Trump health proposals

Georgia could be the first state to test multiple proposals from President Donald Trump that would dramatically change the market for insurance under the health care overhaul passed by his predecessor.

Georgia could be the first state to test multiple proposals from President Donald Trump that would dramatically change the market for insurance under the health care overhaul passed by his predecessor.

Georgia finalizes hospital financial disclosure requirement

Georgia finalizes hospital financial disclosure requirement

Georgia officials Thursday approved final rules for a new law requiring non-profit hospitals in the state to disclose a slew of financial information on the main page of their websites, including salaries of administrators, money spent on free treatment and balance sheets.

Georgia officials Thursday approved final rules for a new law requiring non-profit hospitals in the state to disclose a slew of financial information on the main page of their websites, including salaries of administrators, money spent on free treatment and balance sheets.

NC to assist Grady Hospital in wake of pipe break

NC to assist Grady Hospital in wake of pipe break

Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) announced North Carolina is sending a mobile hospital to Atlanta for Grady Hospital to use temporarily while the hospital tries to put its facility back together following a major water leak. 

Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) announced North Carolina is sending a mobile hospital to Atlanta for Grady Hospital to use temporarily while the hospital tries to put its facility back together following a major water leak.