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Georgia hospitals plan for $218.8M in new rural health funds

Georgia hospitals plan for $218.8M in new rural health funds Healthcare professionals recently gathered at the Capitol to discuss how to use $218.8 million awarded to the state. Gov. Brian Kemp announced at the end of 2025 that Georgia had been awarded funds through the federal government’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Now, hospitals will be able to apply for grant funds through the Georgia Department of Community Health to […]

todayFebruary 13, 2026 2

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Advocates urge state leaders address PFAS risks to Georgia water supplies

Advocates urge state leaders address PFAS risks to Georgia water supplies Advocacy groups across Georgia are raising concerns about PFAS — commonly known as “forever chemicals” — as evidence continues to show their presence in drinking water supplies, particularly in parts of northwest Georgia near industrial operations. PFAS are a large group of manmade chemicals that have been used for decades in manufacturing and consumer products. Once released, they can […]

todayFebruary 3, 2026 12

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Health advocates spotlight free nicotine-quitting program during MLK Day observances

Health advocates spotlight free nicotine-quitting program during MLK Day observances As communities across Georgia observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day, health advocates used the moment to spotlight long-term support for people trying to quit nicotine, including the free, evidence-based EX Program. The program is operated by Truth Initiative, a nonprofit focused on ending tobacco and nicotine addiction, and has helped people quit since 2008. Developed in partnership with the Mayo […]

todayJanuary 20, 2026 5

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Health care bills to watch in Georgia’s 2026 legislative session

Rural access, maternal health expected to dominate Georgia’s 2026 agenda The 2025 legislative session was filled with bills related to health care, and it looks like the 2026 session will follow suit with several bills rolling over from the previous session. A focus for lawmakers in the 2026 legislative session is expected to be on affordability and access for rural communities as well as maternal and infant health care. Two […]

todayJanuary 2, 2026 16 1

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Avian flu detections rise as migrating birds return to Georgia

Migrating birds raise concerns as avian flu detections increase As temperatures fall across North America, hundreds of bird species are moving south for the winter. The seasonal migration brings bursts of wildlife activity and growing concern among researchers tracking disease spread. When birds migrate and congregate in large numbers, conditions become ripe for viruses to circulate more easily through wild populations, according to reporting from Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB). “Really across […]

todayDecember 30, 2025 14

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Kemp seeks $1.4B federal grant to overhaul rural health care in Georgia

Kemp seeks $1.4B federal grant to overhaul rural health care in Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s administration requested $1.4 billion from the Trump administration to “transform” rural health care in Georgia. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the Trump administration will award one-time grants by the end of 2025 for the purpose of improving rural health care. Kemp’s administration submitted a nearly 100 page request including projects such as drop-in telehealth “pods,” […]

todayDecember 29, 2025 7 1

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Georgia enters ‘moderate’ range for respiratory illnesses as flu cases rise

Georgia enters ‘moderate’ range for respiratory illnesses as flu cases rise Georgia has moved into the “moderate” range for respiratory illnesses as flu cases rise earlier than usual this season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to WSB-TV, state health officials report nine flu-related deaths and more than 300 hospitalizations so far this season. CDC maps show Georgia shaded dark yellow, indicating moderate levels of respiratory […]

todayDecember 19, 2025 21 3

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Georgia doubles top maternity care hospitals, adds 5 to U.S. News list

Georgia doubles top maternity care hospitals, adds 5 to U.S. News list Georgia more than doubled the number of hospitals recognized for maternity care in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. U.S. News lists seven Georgia hospitals in its 2026 Best Hospitals Report for maternity care. The state only had two hospitals on the list for the 2025 report. Jennifer Winston, a health data scientist, spoke with Georgia […]

todayDecember 16, 2025 15

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Norovirus cases rising in Georgia and South Carolina as winter begins

Norovirus cases rising in Georgia and South Carolina as winter begins Norovirus infections are climbing across Georgia and South Carolina as winter settles in, prompting health experts to stress a familiar message: wash your hands well, clean shared spaces and stay alert to signs of dehydration. CBS Newsreports that CDC surveillance and wastewater readings show cases rising nationwide, with the Southeast now seeing a steady uptick. The symptoms aren’t subtle. […]

todayDecember 12, 2025 7