As temperatures rise, pediatric emergency doctor shares heat safety advice
With temperatures climbing, pediatric emergency physician Dr. Christina Johns, a senior medical advisor at the urgent care provider PM Pediatric Care, says now is a good time to limit how much time you and your kids are spending outdoors, especially during the hottest hours of the day around midday.
With temperatures climbing, pediatric emergency physician Dr. Christina Johns, a senior medical advisor at the urgent care provider PM Pediatric Care, says now is a good time to limit how much time you and your kids are spending outdoors, especially during the hottest hours of the day around midday.
As parents await under 5 vaccine, pediatrician shares tips on how to choose the right option for your child
Many parents may have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5. Pediatric emergency physician Christina Johns has some advice on how to navigate which vaccine to choose for your child once they are authorized.
Many parents may have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5. Pediatric emergency physician Christina Johns has some advice on how to navigate which vaccine to choose for your child once they are authorized.
FDA panel recommends COVID-19 vaccines for youngest children, as parents await final decision
Some parents of younger children say a vaccine for the 5 and under kids has been a long time in coming. For one Decatur, Georgia, preschooler, it could be authorized a little too late. Harper Chiang, 4, endured 13 days of fever last month after being coinfected with SARS-CoV-2 and a parainfluenza virus. Her mother still plans to get her vaccinated as soon as possible.
Some parents of younger children say a vaccine for the 5 and under kids has been a long time in coming. For one Decatur, Georgia, preschooler, it could be authorized a little too late. Harper Chiang, 4, endured 13 days of fever last month after being coinfected with SARS-CoV-2 and a parainfluenza virus. Her mother still plans to get her vaccinated as soon as possible.
Is your child headed to camp? Make sure you pack these essentials
Thousands of Georgia kids are headed off to summer camp. CVS Minute Clinic nurse practitioner Meredith Stidham has some tips on what to pack to keep your camper safe.
Thousands of Georgia kids are headed off to summer camp. CVS Minute Clinic nurse practitioner Meredith Stidham has some tips on what to pack to keep your camper safe.
Hospitals scramble to adjust to contrast dye shortage
COVID lockdowns in China triggered the worldwide shortage of the dye used for medical scans.. Now hospitals are scrambling to keep track of and secure contrast dye.
COVID lockdowns in China triggered the worldwide shortage of the dye used for medical scans.. Now hospitals are scrambling to keep track of and secure contrast dye.
FDA set to decide on Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
As the FDA weighs authorizing the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, a Morehouse School of Medicine researcher hopes the vaccine will sway Americans on the fence about getting vaccinated.
As the FDA weighs authorizing the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, a Morehouse School of Medicine researcher hopes the vaccine will sway Americans on the fence about getting vaccinated.
Runner critically injured in collision celebrates survival at Peachtree Road Race
A year after Jessica Rantamaki was critically injured by a driver fleeing police in a stolen car, the Suwanee, Georgia, 51-year-old ran the Peachtree Road Race as a celebration of her survival.
A year after Jessica Rantamaki was critically injured by a driver fleeing police in a stolen car, the Suwanee, Georgia, 51-year-old ran the Peachtree Road Race as a celebration of her survival.
Virginia couple turns loss into a mission to help other families
Today, Heather and Demitri Wilson have the family they have always wanted, with their daughter Ryleigh and son Demitri Junior.
Today, Heather and Demitri Wilson have the family they have always wanted, with their daughter Ryleigh and son Demitri Junior.
Georgia mom's cancer battle inspires daughters to become nurses
Karen Tortoriello now has two nurses in the family: her oldest and youngest daughters Jenny and Amy, both now working at Northside Hospital in Atlanta.
Karen Tortoriello now has two nurses in the family: her oldest and youngest daughters Jenny and Amy, both now working at Northside Hospital in Atlanta.
Georgia investigates first possible monkeypox case
Georgia public health officials are working to confirm the state's first case of a rare monkeypox virus, a virus not typically seen outside of western and Central Africa.
Georgia public health officials are working to confirm the state's first case of a rare monkeypox virus, a virus not typically seen outside of western and Central Africa.
With fatal overdoses at a record high, Georgia moves to decriminalize fentanyl test strips
In 2021, 107,000 Americans died from a fatal overdose. Now, states like Georgia are moving to legalize test strips that could help drug users determine whether the substance they are using contains potentially deadly fentanyl.
In 2021, 107,000 Americans died from a fatal overdose. Now, states like Georgia are moving to legalize test strips that could help drug users determine whether the substance they are using contains potentially deadly fentanyl.
Georgia childhood cancer survivor becomes pediatric cancer nurse
A decade after staring down brain cancer, Julia York's life has come full circle. The 22-year-old recently graduated from UAB School of Nursing and will start her new job in July as a pediatric oncology nurse at Alabama Children's.
A decade after staring down brain cancer, Julia York's life has come full circle. The 22-year-old recently graduated from UAB School of Nursing and will start her new job in July as a pediatric oncology nurse at Alabama Children's.
Breakthrough infections reported in some COVID-19 patients treated with Paxlovid
US health officials say they are monitoring reports of breakthrough COVID-19 infections in people treated with the highly effective antiviral Paxlovid.
US health officials say they are monitoring reports of breakthrough COVID-19 infections in people treated with the highly effective antiviral Paxlovid.
COVID-19 antiviral may come with surprise side effect: a bitter, soapy taste
Laura McKelvey and Harriet Ribbons both took Paxlovid after contracting COVID-19. Both were caught off guard by a little-known side effect: a really unpleasant taste.
Laura McKelvey and Harriet Ribbons both took Paxlovid after contracting COVID-19. Both were caught off guard by a little-known side effect: a really unpleasant taste.
Georgia stylist says incision-free weight loss procedure helped her lose 50 pounds
Rosie Axtman says she had tried every diet imaginable and was still gaining weight. In January, the 47-year-old tried a new less invasive weight loss procedure she believes has been a turning point.
Rosie Axtman says she had tried every diet imaginable and was still gaining weight. In January, the 47-year-old tried a new less invasive weight loss procedure she believes has been a turning point.
Pediatrician shares tips on where to find baby formula, and why you should not make it yourself
Three months after Abbott Laboratories recalled some of its top name brands of baby formula, over concerns some of the formula may have been contaminated with harmful bacteria, the company's Michigan plant is still shut down.
Three months after Abbott Laboratories recalled some of its top name brands of baby formula, over concerns some of the formula may have been contaminated with harmful bacteria, the company's Michigan plant is still shut down.
Georgia sisters choose surgery to break breast cancer's hold on their family
Copelan and Liz Hunter Brack of Greensboro, Georgia, watched their mother and grandmother battle breast cancer. In their early twenties, the sisters decided they would undergo surgery to break cancer's hold on their family.
Copelan and Liz Hunter Brack of Greensboro, Georgia, watched their mother and grandmother battle breast cancer. In their early twenties, the sisters decided they would undergo surgery to break cancer's hold on their family.
Teen athlete sidelined by spine surgery gets help for scoliosis
Zoe Price is back in the game after undergoing spinal fusion surgery to for scoliosis.
Zoe Price is back in the game after undergoing spinal fusion surgery to for scoliosis.
Many stressed about return to office: Psychiatrist shares tips to cope
The employees back on the job say more work is getting done, but 41% say their stress has worsened since returning to their office.
The employees back on the job say more work is getting done, but 41% say their stress has worsened since returning to their office.
Hours after baby's birth, couple braces for a new challenge: open heart surgery
Chiandria and Khorey Beauford were thrilled when their first child Caleigh was born in 2018. Then, hours later, they were told Caleigh had a congenital heart defect that would likely require heart surgery.
Chiandria and Khorey Beauford were thrilled when their first child Caleigh was born in 2018. Then, hours later, they were told Caleigh had a congenital heart defect that would likely require heart surgery.