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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 22

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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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 15 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 39 3

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 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 40

Norovirus under a microscope.

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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 20

Image of Zoom meeting with Dr. Kathleen Toomey, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health, presenting the annual budget requests for the department at the House Appropriations Health Subcommittee.

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Georgia DPH seeks $8.9M to expand Home Visiting Program to improve maternal, infant health

Georgia DPH seeks $8.9M to expand Home Visiting Program to improve maternal, infant health The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) presented its yearly budget requests to the members of the House Appropriations Health Subcommittee Monday. Dr. Kathleen Toomey, commissioner of DPH, said that half of the department’s funds come from federal sources, and half of its staff is federally funded. The department requested to expand its Home Visiting Program, […]

todayDecember 10, 2025 39 1

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Georgia life expectancy rises, but state still trails behind the nation

Georgia life expectancy rises, but state still trails behind the nation Georgia’s life expectancy increased in 2022, rising by 1.6 years and outpacing most other states, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the change follows two years of declines tied to the pandemic and overdose deaths, though Georgia still trails much of the nation. The CDC lists Georgia’s average […]

todayDecember 9, 2025 39

Infant and parent(s)

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Georgia Fails Another Preterm Birth Rate Report

Georgia Fails Another Preterm Birth Rate Report Georgia received an F grade for its preterm birth rate in the March of Dimes’ 2025 Report Card, placing the state among the lowest-ranked in the country for maternal and infant health. The report, released on World Prematurity Day, shows Georgia’s preterm birth rate held at 11.8% in 2024, the same as the previous year. Preterm birth — delivery before 37 weeks of […]

todayNovember 20, 2025 30 4