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Ten states consider pregnancy a condition that overrides advance directives completely, including Texas, where in 2013, the family of a brain-dead woman who was kept alive because of her pregnancy entered into a legal battle over her treatment, and won.

In The Case of a Pregnant and Brain-dead Mother in Georgia, Answers Are Not Clear Cut

by Sofi Gratas | GPB NewsMay 24, 2025June 7, 2025

doctors doing surgery inside emergency room

When Doctors Fear the Law: The Case of a Brain Dead Mother Kept Alive By Machines

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatMay 22, 2025June 7, 2025

Georgia's attorney general says the state's abortion law doesn't require keeping a brain-dead pregnant woman on life support, contradicting what doctors told her family.

Georgia Attorney General: Law Does Not Say Doctors Must Keep Brain Dead Pregnant Woman on Life Support

by B.T. ClarkMay 20, 2025June 7, 2025

A fourth measles case has surfaced in Georgia in an unvaccinated person, the state Department of Public Health said Monday.

4th Case of Measles Found in Georgia: How to Protect Your Family

by Rebecca Grapevine | HealthbeatMay 20, 2025May 20, 2025

A quarter of U.S. adults give the nation’s physical health a failing grade, according to a new survey.

Sick of the System: Americans Blame Health Care for Nation’s Health Decline

by Talker ResearchMay 15, 2025May 15, 2025

🏥 Why It Matters: Women in Georgia face some of the highest maternal death rates in the nation. This case is another illustration of how women's health concerns are often dismissed by medical professionals, with potentially deadly consequences.

Women’s Health Alert: Georgia Woman on Life Support After Being Ignored in Emergency Room

by B.T. ClarkMay 14, 2025June 7, 2025

Navigating healthcare, in general, can be a struggle. Trying to figure out a whole new healthcare system as a senior can feel especially overwhelming. Still, taking the time to understand your options can lead to better coverage, a happier wallet, and improved well-being.

Maximizing Your Health Benefits: A Guide for Georgia Seniors

by Special to The Georgia SunMay 12, 2025May 12, 2025

Adams and Underwood, the Momnibus Act’s Democratic House sponsors, say relatives or friends have died after childbirth or had severe complications during pregnancy.

What is The Momnibus Act? A Closer Look at Bill That Could Improve Maternal Health Crisis

by Elisha Brown | States NewsroomMay 10, 2025June 7, 2025

The legislation's chief sponsor was Rep. Lehman Franklin, R-Statesboro, whose wife June received IVF treatment and is expecting a child next month.

IVF is Finally Protected Under Georgia Law

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 1, 2025May 1, 2025

A new analysis from Addiction-Rep ranks Georgia’s Medicaid program as the lowest in the nation for mental health care. The report, which uses data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, scores states on how well their Medicaid programs serve adults with mental health needs.

Georgia’s Medicaid Program Ranks Last in Mental Health Care

by B.T. ClarkApril 29, 2025April 29, 2025

The new report measured air quality across the country from 2021 through 2023. It found that nearly half of the U.S. population live in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution.

Air Pollution in Georgia is Getting Worse: Why Should You Care?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 23, 2025

If you live in the southern part of Perry, you may have noticed your water is not running as usual. Crews are working right now to fix a water main problem that is causing service disruptions across several neighborhoods.

Water Main Issue Disrupts Service For South Perry Residents

by B.T. ClarkApril 23, 2025April 23, 2025

The Hope for Georgia Patients Act, which passed with bipartisan support, allows terminally ill patients the “right to try” individualized experimental treatments with permission from their doctors.

Terminally Ill Patients in Georgia Now Have ‘Right to Try’ Experimental Medications

by Ellen Eldridge | GPBApril 20, 2025April 20, 2025

The parents of 2-year-old Maya Getahun filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Snellville after their daughter died following an ant bite reaction.

Toddler Dies After Fire Ant Bite. Parents Sue Georgia Hospital

by B.T. ClarkApril 8, 2025April 8, 2025

Layoffs started. Atlanta-based CDC employees received pink slips Tuesday as the Trump administration began cutting thousands of federal health jobs.

CDC Layoffs Hit Atlanta as Thousands Face Unemployment

by News DeskApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Atlanta is one of the healthiest places to live in America—at least according to a new report by WalletHub. But for Georgia’s other major cities, the news isn’t quite as bright.

Which Georgia Cities Have The Best and Worst Health Scores?

by B.T. ClarkMarch 31, 2025

A drastic reduction in staff at key federal agencies could harm the Chattahoochee River, according to river advocates. The water that flows through the faucets in your home very likely comes from the Chattahoochee, and the proposed cuts by the Trump administration could threaten your drinking water.

Trump Cuts Threaten Chattahoochee River Water

by B.T. ClarkMarch 26, 2025

Georgia is set to hand over control of Medicaid services for foster children to United Healthcare, leading some foster parents and advocates to express concerns.

Foster Care Advocates Challenge Georgia’s Decision to Hand Medicaid to United Healthcare

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderMarch 24, 2025

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