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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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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

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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

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Georgia group works to address growing mental health crisis among farmers

Georgia group works to address growing mental health crisis among farmers A Georgia organization is looking for ways to address mental health concerns among the state’s farmers. John P. McElveen is the director of the Georgia Agricultural Wellness Alliance, which was founded in 2022. He told WABE that the general population might not realize the types of stressors farmers are under today. “I do think those outside of agriculture sometimes […]

todayMay 26, 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

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Georgia advocates react as court restores temporary access to abortion pill

Georgia advocates react as court restores temporary access to abortion pill Georgia advocates for reproductive rights responded to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Monday that temporarily restores access to abortion medication by mail. The court halted an appellate court order to block the U.S. Food and Drug Administration rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be prescribed online and dispensed through the mail. However, the administrative stay is only […]

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New dashboard tracks mental health insurance gaps in Georgia

New dashboard tracks mental health insurance gaps in Georgia Georgians for a Healthy Future has launched a new centralized dashboard to help Georgians track issues with insurance coverage for mental health care claims.  Under Georgia’s Mental Health Parity Act passed in 2022 and federal parity regulations, Georgia health insurers are required to cover mental health and substance-use conditions at the same rate as physical health conditions.  The dashboard can help […]

todayMay 1, 2026 15