This year's list of best hospitals: See how your city fared
Hospitals were evaluated based on 22 benchmark procedures and conditions.
Hospitals were evaluated based on 22 benchmark procedures and conditions.
Walter Reed lockdown lifted after training rifle mistaken for real threat
Walter Reed Medical Center is secure and there is no threat to the community after a call reporting an active shooter sent the facility on lockdown Thursday morning.
Walter Reed Medical Center is secure and there is no threat to the community after a call reporting an active shooter sent the facility on lockdown Thursday morning.
Piedmont Fayette Hospital announces $275M expansion to enhance patient care
Piedmont Fayette Hospital plans a $275 million expansion, including a new patient tower and upgrades to critical areas like surgical services and pharmacy.
Piedmont Fayette Hospital plans a $275 million expansion, including a new patient tower and upgrades to critical areas like surgical services and pharmacy.
Trump proposes new private tracking system for Americans' personal health data
The Trump administration is pushing for Americans to upload personal health data to new apps run by private tech companies.
The Trump administration is pushing for Americans to upload personal health data to new apps run by private tech companies.
New partnership expands nursing education in Georgia
AdventHealth is giving a nearly $830,000 donation to Georgia Northwestern Technical College to expand its nursing program.
AdventHealth is giving a nearly $830,000 donation to Georgia Northwestern Technical College to expand its nursing program.
Here are the states with the best and worst health care in 2025: Study
A new study has found which states offer the best health care in the United States, combining low costs with strong health outcomes.
A new study has found which states offer the best health care in the United States, combining low costs with strong health outcomes.
Study finds weight can return months after ending use of anti-obesity drugs
Researchers in a recent study discovered that people taking medications to help them lose weight might experience weight gain after they stop using the drugs.
Researchers in a recent study discovered that people taking medications to help them lose weight might experience weight gain after they stop using the drugs.
Flood forces temporary closure of West Cobb VA Clinic in Marietta
The West Cobb VA Clinic in Marietta is temporarily closed due to a flood, with repairs underway by the property owner.
The West Cobb VA Clinic in Marietta is temporarily closed due to a flood, with repairs underway by the property owner.
Georgia Tech innovator develops home cervical cancer screening device for women
Rakeb Tesfatsellassie, a Georgia Tech student, is developing a home screening test for cervical cancer.
Rakeb Tesfatsellassie, a Georgia Tech student, is developing a home screening test for cervical cancer.
Man dies after metal chain yanks him into MRI machine on Long Island, police say
A man died after his metal chain was pulled into an MRI machine on Long Island. He allegedly entered the room despite a technician’s warning.
A man died after his metal chain was pulled into an MRI machine on Long Island. He allegedly entered the room despite a technician’s warning.
Georgia health departments extend hours for back-to-school immunizations
DeKalb County Board of Health is extending clinic hours at four centers for immunizations and screenings.
DeKalb County Board of Health is extending clinic hours at four centers for immunizations and screenings.
DeKalb County launches cutting-edge TB clinic to combat rising cases
DeKalb County is opening a new high-tech TB clinic to address the highest number of TB cases in Georgia, with 52 cases reported last year.
DeKalb County is opening a new high-tech TB clinic to address the highest number of TB cases in Georgia, with 52 cases reported last year.
Georgia lawmakers unite to urge FDA reversal on drug denial for child with rare disease
Georgia's congressional delegation is advocating for FDA reconsideration of the drug elamipretide for Hope Filchak.
Georgia's congressional delegation is advocating for FDA reconsideration of the drug elamipretide for Hope Filchak.
What is Bravecto Quantum? FDA approves 12-month flea and tick treatment
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first of its kind, once-yearly shot designed to protect dogs from fleas and ticks for up to a year.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first of its kind, once-yearly shot designed to protect dogs from fleas and ticks for up to a year.
These states are spending the most on health insurance, study shows
Health insurance costs vary wildly by state. See where your state ranks in this new study.
Health insurance costs vary wildly by state. See where your state ranks in this new study.
Medical groups suing RFK Jr. over vaccine policy change
A coalition of doctors and public health groups is suing the U.S. government over its decision to stop recommending COVID-19 vaccines for most children and pregnant women.
A coalition of doctors and public health groups is suing the U.S. government over its decision to stop recommending COVID-19 vaccines for most children and pregnant women.
Dr. Dean Burke appointed as new commissioner of Georgia's Department of Community Health
Dr. Dean Burke will become the next commissioner of Georgia’s Department of Community Health.
Dr. Dean Burke will become the next commissioner of Georgia’s Department of Community Health.
Rural hospitals prepare for financial hits, potential closures under GOP's $1 trillion Medicaid cut
One analysis reveals that over 300 hospitals may be in danger of closing under the Republican legislation which will slash roughly $1 trillion in Medicaid funding over ten years.
One analysis reveals that over 300 hospitals may be in danger of closing under the Republican legislation which will slash roughly $1 trillion in Medicaid funding over ten years.
Metro Atlanta nonprofit heads to Ethiopia on fourth mission to improve cardiac care
While families across metro Atlanta celebrate July 4th, a team of doctors and volunteers will be traveling to Ethiopia to help with what has been described as a health crisis.
While families across metro Atlanta celebrate July 4th, a team of doctors and volunteers will be traveling to Ethiopia to help with what has been described as a health crisis.
Wisconsin abortion ban, court strikes down 1849 law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.