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Healthcare costs, medical debt burden Georgians as advocacy campaign launches

Healthcare costs, medical debt burden Georgians as advocacy campaign launches Nearly half of working age adults in 2025 found it difficult to afford healthcare in the U.S., and Georgia residents face twice as much medical debt as the rest of the country, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting.  Laura Colbert, executive director of Georgians for a Healthy Future, said the interests of corporations often outweigh the interests of patients. "So, we're […]

todayJune 19, 2026 8

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Genetic testing may help personalize mental health treatment in Georgia

Genetic testing may help personalize mental health treatment in Georgia A national survey by Myriad Genetics found that many people with depression or anxiety would feel more confident with a personalized mental health plan instead of a one-size-fits-all approach. Crystal Nelson, a board-certified psychiatrist in Newnan, said treatment does not have to work that way especially when using pharmacogenetic testing. Nelson has been using the testing for 11 years. “It's […]

todayJune 17, 2026 11

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Emory leads $15 million study on Superfund sites and Coastal Georgia health

Emory leads $15 million study on Superfund sites and Coastal Georgia health Emory University will lead a research project to explore the link between Superfund sites and the health of Glynn County residents. Superfund sites refer to industrial areas that the federal government has designated as highly contaminated and requiring monitoring and ongoing cleanup. The five-year, $15 million study is funded through the National Institutes of Environmental Health and was […]

todayJune 15, 2026 11

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New Georgia law expands pharmacists’ role in HIV prevention access

New Georgia law expands pharmacists’ role in HIV prevention access A new law takes effect on July 1 that will allow pharmacists in Georgia more flexibility to provide medications to prevent HIV. However, several details still need to be worked out before the law can expand access as intended. Eric Rangel is the executive director and health navigator at Latino LinQ, a Latinx LGBTQ organization that provides free HIV testing. […]

todayJune 12, 2026 6

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Georgia child well-being progress stalls, Kids Count report finds

Georgia child well-being progress stalls, Kids Count report finds After years of steady improvement, Georgia’s progress on child well-being has stalled, according to the 2026 Kids Count Data Book. The report examines data related to youth outcomes and ranks Georgia as the 39th state in the nation for overall child and family well-being. Jacquan Jordan is the data manager for the Georgia Family Connection Partnership. He said one of the […]

todayJune 11, 2026 9

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Georgia among states driving rise in uninsured young children

Georgia among states driving rise in uninsured young children Georgia is among three large Southern states that account for more than half the national increase of uninsured children. A Georgetown University report found that the uninsured rate for young children is at its highest point in nearly a decade. Brittney Newton, senior policy analyst for the group Voices for Georgia’s Children, said the “unwinding” of Medicaid is a large contributor […]

todayJune 5, 2026 9

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Georgia awarded $25 million for PFAS cleanup amid EPA rule rollbacks

Georgia awarded $25 million for PFAS cleanup amid EPA rule rollbacks The Environmental Protection Agency announced in May that Georgia would receive more than $25 million in grants to address PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” The announcement came shortly after the agency weakened federal drinking water protections for the toxic compounds. Documentation shows that Georgia has had evidence of PFAS contamination for nearly two decades. Maria Doa, senior director […]

todayJune 4, 2026 16

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Federal funding boosts Georgia hospitals, health programs and rural care

Federal funding boosts Georgia hospitals, health programs and rural care The trillion-dollar spending package President Trump signed into law in February included funding for Georgia healthcare organizations to expand their services, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting. The funding was secured by U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock and includes hundreds of millions of dollars that will go towards healthcare systems in Georgia. About half a million dollars will go […]

todayJune 3, 2026 14

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Women veterans with military sexual trauma face higher pregnancy risks

Women veterans with military sexual trauma face higher pregnancy risks Data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs show that women who experienced military sexual trauma face higher risks for complications during pregnancy, according to WABE. Military sexual trauma, or MST, refers to experiences of sexual assault or harrassment experienced during military service. According to VA data, 1 in 50 men and 1 in 3 women nationwide report experiencing MST. […]

todayJune 1, 2026 10