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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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How health insurance cuts could affect Georgia’s rural hospitals and midterm elections

How health insurance cuts could affect Georgia’s rural hospitals and midterm elections Hundreds of thousands of Georgians have been left without health insurance coverage after the expiration of enhanced subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. Rural hospitals are struggling to survive, according to reporting from KFF Health News. Roughly 74,000 residents in Georgia’s 14th District relied on those subsidies and premiums have surged since they lapsed. Monty Veazey is the […]

todayOctober 23, 2026

The “Sick of It!” bus tour planned stops in Georgia last week as the state grapples with a 37% drop in Affordable Care Act enrollment, leaving more than 500,000 residents without coverage. Credit: Protect Our Care.
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Healthcare costs take center stage as national tour stops in Georgia

Healthcare costs take center stage as national tour stops in Georgia A national bus tour made two stops in Georgia last week in Columbus and Savannah. Their mission was to advocate for lower healthcare costs. The Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now tour was organized by Protect Our Care, an organization that is asking Congress to restore Affordable Care Act tax credits, reverse Medicaid cuts and expand Medicare drug […]

todayOctober 22, 2026

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Atlanta nurse urges early health care after unexpected brain tumor discovery

Atlanta nurse urges early health care after unexpected brain tumor discovery A 24-year-old nurse in Atlanta encourages people to seek health care early after unexpectedly finding out that she had a brain tumor. Cameron Ferenchik went to a normal doctor's appointment after noticing swollen lymph nodes in her neck. An MRI revealed that her lymph nodes were fine, but she had a tumor in her brain blocking the flow of […]

todaySeptember 2, 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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