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Free screenings highlight prostate cancer risks for Georgia men

Free screenings highlight prostate cancer risks for Georgia men September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and as the month approaches, advocacy groups and lawmakers are encouraging men to receive screenings. Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis partnered with Emory’s Winship Cancer Institute to provide free prostate cancer screenings for men. Ellis told CBS News Atlanta that the work is personal for him. "I found out last fall that I was diagnosed […]

todayAugust 31, 2026 16

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West Nile virus detected in mosquito traps in Atlanta area

West Nile virus detected in mosquito traps in Atlanta area Mosquito traps in the Atlanta area have tested positive for the West Nile virus over the past week. Health officials said Monday that four more mosquito traps tested positive for the virus in DeKalb County. That’s the second time traps have come back positive in the county this summer. The traps were in Avondale Estates, Clarkston, Doraville and the Decatur-Stonecrest […]

todayAugust 18, 2026 16

Hospital Hallway with Doctors, Nurses and Specialists in Hospital. Female and Male Physicians, Surgeons, Healthcare Officials Walk Together in Corridor with Their Back to Camera
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Georgia voters across party lines agree healthcare costs are too high

Georgia voters across party lines agree healthcare costs are too high A new statewide poll shows that Georgia voters on both sides of the aisle agree healthcare costs are too high, and the system requires changes. The poll was conducted by the University of Georgia’s Survey Research Center and found that more than three in five voters said health care is unaffordable. One in three skipped or delayed care in […]

todayAugust 13, 2026 11

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Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as new CDC director

Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as new CDC director The U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday with a vote of 51-44. The confirmation came after nearly a year since the last permanent director was fired due to a dispute over vaccine policy with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. During her confirmation hearing, Schwartz vowed to never […]

todayAugust 7, 2026 19

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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 14

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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 15

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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 17

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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 14

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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 15