988 hotline to simplify access to emotional distress and suicidal crisis resources
Beginning Saturday July 16th, "988" will be a new number available to callers in the United States who are experiencing suicidal crises or emotional distress. Folks in need of care will be able to call, text or chat the simplified number and get access to trained counselors who are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network.
Beginning Saturday July 16th, "988" will be a new number available to callers in the United States who are experiencing suicidal crises or emotional distress. Folks in need of care will be able to call, text or chat the simplified number and get access to trained counselors who are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network.
Henry County 911 using nurse navigators to help field medical calls
A new tool for the Henry County 911 operators helps his crew respond more effectively.
A new tool for the Henry County 911 operators helps his crew respond more effectively.
5 ways to use that pandemic supply of hand sanitizer
The pandemic introduced us to things we never thought would be future must-haves like K-95 masks, toilet paper for days, and copious amounts of hand sanitizer. But it's the bottles of alcohol we now don't know what do to with it.
The pandemic introduced us to things we never thought would be future must-haves like K-95 masks, toilet paper for days, and copious amounts of hand sanitizer. But it's the bottles of alcohol we now don't know what do to with it.
Georgia receives shipment of monkeypox vaccine as production ramps up
Health officials in Georgia say this week they received enough monkeypox vaccines for 1,500 people.
Health officials in Georgia say this week they received enough monkeypox vaccines for 1,500 people.
Gwinnett County requiring employees to wear masks again
One metro Atlanta county is once again requiring all employees to wear masks indoors and is urging visitors to county facilities to do the same as COVID-19 cases in Georgia climb once again.
One metro Atlanta county is once again requiring all employees to wear masks indoors and is urging visitors to county facilities to do the same as COVID-19 cases in Georgia climb once again.
Georgia woman's goal to walk every day for a year transforms her physically and emotionally
Living in the city, Sandra Anderson says she has spent most of her life behind the wheel stuck in traffic.
Living in the city, Sandra Anderson says she has spent most of her life behind the wheel stuck in traffic.
White House doctor shares ways to protect yourself from new COVID-19 variant
The Omicron BA.5 variant, the most transmissible strain so far in the pandemic, could complicate your summer travel plans.
The Omicron BA.5 variant, the most transmissible strain so far in the pandemic, could complicate your summer travel plans.
25 million kids have missed routine vaccinations due to COVID-19, WHO report says
About 25 million children worldwide have missed out on routine immunizations against diseases like diptheria, tetanus and pertussis.
About 25 million children worldwide have missed out on routine immunizations against diseases like diptheria, tetanus and pertussis.
Not getting enough water? Eat it with these hydrating foods
If carrying around a giant water container for you and everyone in your family sounds daunting, it's time to change your hydration game plan.
If carrying around a giant water container for you and everyone in your family sounds daunting, it's time to change your hydration game plan.
Cherokee County senior center shuts down over COVID outbreak
Cherokee County has shut down its senior center after a COVID outbreak left a dozen people testing positive for the virus.
Cherokee County has shut down its senior center after a COVID outbreak left a dozen people testing positive for the virus.
CDC detects traces of weed killer linked to cancer in majority of US urine samples
Bayer, the German pharmaceutical company which owns roundup, the commonly used weed killer which contains a chemical believed to cause cancer, is facing hundreds of lawsuits. That chemical has now been found in more than 80% of U.S. urine samples.
Bayer, the German pharmaceutical company which owns roundup, the commonly used weed killer which contains a chemical believed to cause cancer, is facing hundreds of lawsuits. That chemical has now been found in more than 80% of U.S. urine samples.
Monkeypox outbreak: US regulators greenlight additional vaccine shipments
The update comes amid soaring demand for the shots in New York City, California and other parts of the U.S.
The update comes amid soaring demand for the shots in New York City, California and other parts of the U.S.
Daily Harvest says it hasn't found cause behind hundreds of reported illnesses as lawsuits pile up
Its been nearly 30 days since reports surfaced that the French Lentil + Leek Crumbles product caused stomach pain
Its been nearly 30 days since reports surfaced that the French Lentil + Leek Crumbles product caused stomach pain
COVID Variant Myths: Debunking misconceptions about new coronavirus variants such as "BA.5" or "Ninja"
America may want the coronavirus pandemic to be over, but new numbers show the infection is far from done with us, thanks in part to new variants BA.5, otherwise known as "ninja" variant. But, what exactly do we know about them?
America may want the coronavirus pandemic to be over, but new numbers show the infection is far from done with us, thanks in part to new variants BA.5, otherwise known as "ninja" variant. But, what exactly do we know about them?
988 mental crisis hotline launches July 16, but most call centers aren’t ready, survey finds
Mental health experts are hoping that the three-digit number will deliver a breakthrough in helping people in crisis.
Mental health experts are hoping that the three-digit number will deliver a breakthrough in helping people in crisis.
988 -- Three-digit Suicide Lifeline starts working in US this weekend
Calling 988 will connect people in need to the Suicide Lifeline beginning July 16.
Calling 988 will connect people in need to the Suicide Lifeline beginning July 16.
Georgia seeing spike in new COVID BA.5 variant cases across state
A new highly transmissible variant of COVID-19 has Georgia seeing a spike in new cases and positive tests not seen since the end of the omicron wave in February.
A new highly transmissible variant of COVID-19 has Georgia seeing a spike in new cases and positive tests not seen since the end of the omicron wave in February.
With new, highly transmissible variant rising, health officials urge Americans not to wait on vaccine boosters
As the highly-infectious BA.5 Omicron variant is spreading, top White House coronavirus experts are urging Americans 50 and older not to put off getting vaccine boosters.
As the highly-infectious BA.5 Omicron variant is spreading, top White House coronavirus experts are urging Americans 50 and older not to put off getting vaccine boosters.
Arizona is most guilty of COVID-19 'panic buying,' study says
Researchers are revealing the top states guilty of COVID-19 “panic buying," and Arizona sits at the top of the list. We have how other states rank on the list, too!
Researchers are revealing the top states guilty of COVID-19 “panic buying," and Arizona sits at the top of the list. We have how other states rank on the list, too!
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes new shot for adults
Novavax makes a more traditional type of shot than the three other COVID-19 vaccines available for use in the U.S. -- and one that’s already available in Europe and multiple other countries.
Novavax makes a more traditional type of shot than the three other COVID-19 vaccines available for use in the U.S. -- and one that’s already available in Europe and multiple other countries.