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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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