Georgia nurse adopts homeless patient in need of heart transplant
To help her homeless young patient qualify for a heart transplant, Lori Wood, a Piedmont Newnan Hospital ICU nurse, adopted Jonathan Pinkard.
To help her homeless young patient qualify for a heart transplant, Lori Wood, a Piedmont Newnan Hospital ICU nurse, adopted Jonathan Pinkard.
Tips for coping with the holiday sadness, anxiety
The holidays come with a lot of expectations and, sometimes, a lot of disappointment. Psychiatrist Dr. Crystal Nelson shares some tips on how to cope with holiday sadness and anxiety.
The holidays come with a lot of expectations and, sometimes, a lot of disappointment. Psychiatrist Dr. Crystal Nelson shares some tips on how to cope with holiday sadness and anxiety.
College student gets a different type of education while away from home -- weight loss
College student, away from home, learns new lifestyle habits and loses more than 100 pounds.
College student, away from home, learns new lifestyle habits and loses more than 100 pounds.
Common holiday foods can be toxic to your pet
Common holiday foods and decorations can be dangerous to our pets. An Atlanta veterinarian shares tips on keeping our pet safe.
Common holiday foods and decorations can be dangerous to our pets. An Atlanta veterinarian shares tips on keeping our pet safe.
Georgia woman works to stay one step ahead of stage IV breast cancer
At 34, Ashley Gunter of Athens, Georgia, blogs about her life with metastatic breast cancer. Gunter is one of more than 150,000 American women (and men) living with stage IV breast cancer, which is treatable, but not curable.
At 34, Ashley Gunter of Athens, Georgia, blogs about her life with metastatic breast cancer. Gunter is one of more than 150,000 American women (and men) living with stage IV breast cancer, which is treatable, but not curable.
Some household cleaners don't mix, can be deadly
When you are tackling a tough mess, you want a tough cleaner. The more firepower, the better, right?
When you are tackling a tough mess, you want a tough cleaner. The more firepower, the better, right?
Man fights disease he thought he'd never face, breast cancer
Senior citizen is among a rare group of men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Senior citizen is among a rare group of men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
FDA warns dog owners about possible link between heart condition, grain-free dog food
An Atlanta vet talks about the FDA's warning that certain ingredients in dog food may be linked to a serious heart condition.
An Atlanta vet talks about the FDA's warning that certain ingredients in dog food may be linked to a serious heart condition.
Couple finds support, healing after heartbreaking loss of twins
At Atlanta's Northside Hospital, the nation's busiest labor and delivery center, there is a special program for parents who don't get to bring their babies home. It helped guide one Atlanta couple through the most difficult loss of their lives.
At Atlanta's Northside Hospital, the nation's busiest labor and delivery center, there is a special program for parents who don't get to bring their babies home. It helped guide one Atlanta couple through the most difficult loss of their lives.
Doctors trying new approach to freeze away pain
Cryoablation has been around for more than a 100 years. Now, doctors are marrying the procedure with high-tech CT imaging to freeze away pain.
Cryoablation has been around for more than a 100 years. Now, doctors are marrying the procedure with high-tech CT imaging to freeze away pain.
Qualifying for weight loss surgery can be a long road
Bariatric surgery has changed 45-year old Shalunda McDonald's life. But, qualifying for the gastric sleeve procedure involved six-months of appointments and questions, to make sure she was ready for the life-altering surgery.
Bariatric surgery has changed 45-year old Shalunda McDonald's life. But, qualifying for the gastric sleeve procedure involved six-months of appointments and questions, to make sure she was ready for the life-altering surgery.
Georgia Vietnam Vet faces new battle: Prostate cancer linked to Agent Orange
James Bamberg served in Vietnam 48 years ago. Today, the East Point, Georgia veteran is facing a new battle. He's been diagnosed with prostate cancer and type 1 diabetes, two conditions the Veterans Administration has linked to the Agent Orange, an herbicide mixture widely used during the Vietnam War.
James Bamberg served in Vietnam 48 years ago. Today, the East Point, Georgia veteran is facing a new battle. He's been diagnosed with prostate cancer and type 1 diabetes, two conditions the Veterans Administration has linked to the Agent Orange, an herbicide mixture widely used during the Vietnam War.
Tips to help you navigate Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment runs through December 7, 2019. A professor of health policy at Emory University breaks down what consumers need to know to pick the right coverage plan.
Medicare Open Enrollment runs through December 7, 2019. A professor of health policy at Emory University breaks down what consumers need to know to pick the right coverage plan.
HR pro shares tips for picking the right health plan for 2020
Open Enrollment has begun. Over the next month, millions of Americans will choose their health insurance coverage for 2020. A human resources consultant says it's important to get started, compare your options, and pick the right plan for you.
Open Enrollment has begun. Over the next month, millions of Americans will choose their health insurance coverage for 2020. A human resources consultant says it's important to get started, compare your options, and pick the right plan for you.
An Atlanta Falcons rising star is rising to the occasion for people with special needs
Atlanta Falcons player Chris Lindstrom is an ambassador for Best Buddies. The organization works to create friendships between people with intellectual disabilities and volunteers. The goal is to help participants land successful jobs and live independently.
Atlanta Falcons player Chris Lindstrom is an ambassador for Best Buddies. The organization works to create friendships between people with intellectual disabilities and volunteers. The goal is to help participants land successful jobs and live independently.
Breast cancer survivor faces new challenge: tingling and burning toes
After surviving stage 3 breast cancer, a Henry County, Georgia, woman faces a challenge she didn't expect: burning and tingling in her toes. The pain still flares us 6 years after her diagnosis.
After surviving stage 3 breast cancer, a Henry County, Georgia, woman faces a challenge she didn't expect: burning and tingling in her toes. The pain still flares us 6 years after her diagnosis.
Georgia mom rallies to help newborn born with rare breathing syndrome
A Hart County, Georgia, mom is battling to help her newborn son, who was born with a rare syndrome that causes him to stop breathing when he sleeps.
A Hart County, Georgia, mom is battling to help her newborn son, who was born with a rare syndrome that causes him to stop breathing when he sleeps.
NICU nurse creates Halloween costumes for newborns
Tara Fankhauser, a NICU nurse at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, crochets Halloween costumes for the newborns in her care. She begins crocheting the costumes in February and never repeats the same design. Fankhauser says she likes making "magic happen" for her patients and their families.
Tara Fankhauser, a NICU nurse at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, crochets Halloween costumes for the newborns in her care. She begins crocheting the costumes in February and never repeats the same design. Fankhauser says she likes making "magic happen" for her patients and their families.
Former Georgia vaper says lung scare landed her in ICU
Cristen Reagan of Canton, Georgia, spent 10 days in an ICU after experiencing acute respiratory failure she believes may have been linked to years of smoking and a few months of vaping.
Cristen Reagan of Canton, Georgia, spent 10 days in an ICU after experiencing acute respiratory failure she believes may have been linked to years of smoking and a few months of vaping.
Quick tips for prostate health
Prostate gland problems are more common in men as they age. There are some risk factors, like age and race, men cannot control. But, the Prostate Cancer Foundation says there are ways to lower your risk of prostate cancer.
Prostate gland problems are more common in men as they age. There are some risk factors, like age and race, men cannot control. But, the Prostate Cancer Foundation says there are ways to lower your risk of prostate cancer.