In anticipation of cuts from the federal government, the Georgia Department of Public Health had already made plans to tighten the belt around its budget. Grants cut this week were originally issued in response to Covid-19 but have since been used for other programs.
A new report is predicting far-reaching economic impacts of any federal cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Georgia.
Compared to last year, abortion remains a largely untouched issue by state lawmakers. Constituents on both sides of the debate say they'd like to see more action.
A new study from the Institute for Health Metrics compares health care spending in Georgia to the leading causes of poor health and early death. Researchers want to better understand the connection between health care and health outcomes.
Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, had his first court appearance since he was arraigned in December on charges including murder as an act of terrorism.
As flu rages, the Trump administration has pulled the plug on a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention flu immunization campaign that targeted high-risk groups, including pregnant women.
In recent days, more than a thousand employees at the Atlanta-based CDC and more at other agencies under the Department of Health and Human Services have been let go.
Scientists who analyzed more than 4,000 products like makeup, shampoo, hair relaxers and dyes found that 74% presented moderate to high health hazard risks. But closer to 79% of products with marketing phrases such as "for melanated skin" or certain textured hair or curl patterns contain ingredients that may be harmful.
The top three trusted sources for public health information are health care providers, doctors and nurses, and scientific research, according to a new poll from Gallup and Emory University.
A new helipad on the Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville Green Tower's roof means faster and more efficient access to support life-saving trauma, heart and surgical care.
Trump issued a flurry of executive orders and other actions on health care this week. Other than signaling he intends to reverse many of Biden's moves, the orders will have little immediate impact.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s views on vaccines and abortion rights are raising alarms across the political spectrum, as he's one of the more controversial picks for the president-elect's Cabinet.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's move could lead to providers seeking high payments before treatment, an economist warns. A health scholar says it could protect patients' financial futures.
