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Georgia health experts warn heat can affect medications

Georgia health experts warn heat can affect medications With temperatures continuing to rise in Georgia, health professionals are warning those taking medications to be aware of how their medications interact with the heat. Certain drugs can impact your body’s ability to regulate temperature and reduce the effectiveness of the medication. "There are some common medications for the heart and for blood pressure," Andrew Wilson of Dunwoody Pharmacy told CBS News […]

todayJuly 31, 2026 3

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Wellstar opens new NICU, transfers 44 babies to new unit

Wellstar opens new NICU, transfers 44 babies to new unit A new neonatal intensive care unit has welcomed 44 babies through a carefully coordinated move. Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center recently opened a 49-bed NICU as part of its nine-story, 300,000-square-foot Yellow Tower, a $400 million investment.  More than 100 doctors, nurses and caregivers helped transfer the 44 infants to their new, temporary home. The new unit was built with […]

todayJuly 30, 2026 4

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Georgia ranks 49th in national healthcare report

Georgia ranks 49th in national healthcare report Georgia ranks near the bottom of a new national report of healthcare systems.  WalletHub’s 2026 report ranked Georgia 49th overall in health care. The report compares healthcare costs, access and outcomes across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Georgia placed 37th in healthcare cost, 49th for access and 43rd for outcomes. Chip Lupo, a WallerHub analyst, said the best healthcare systems […]

todayJuly 29, 2026 7

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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 9

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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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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 8

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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 10

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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

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter speaks at the 24th annual Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum in May 2019 at The Carter Center in Atlanta. The forum, established in 1995, is held each May to address a timely mental health policy issue facing the state.
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Carter Center forum highlights need for earlier mental health care

Carter Center forum highlights need for earlier mental health care The Carter Center hosted its 30th annual Mental Health Forum, continuing the legacy of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. The event is dedicated to advancing mental health policy, systems, and practice across the state of Georgia by bringing together state leaders, experts in the field, and advocates. Former U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy, who helped get the 2008 federal Mental […]

todayMay 22, 2026 10