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The Gist: Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville has been recently verified as a Level I trauma center, making it one of five state-designated Level I trauma centers in Georgia and the fourth nationally-verified Level I trauma center in the state.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville is now a level I trauma center

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 24, 2023February 24, 2023

Hospital surgery corridor

Georgia healthcare bill sparks debate among hospital groups and lawmakers

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 21, 2023February 21, 2023

The Gist: State Representatives Todd Jones (R-South Forsyth) and Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) have introduced House Bill 520 to continue reforming Georgia’s mental health care delivery system and address workforce shortages.

Georgia lawmakers work to revolutionize mental health care in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 21, 2023February 21, 2023

Testing Blood Pressure - Closeup

UGA Study: Fewer people are dying from heart disease, with a notable exception

by Leigh Beeson | CAES NewsFebruary 21, 2023February 21, 2023

Georgia’s “tripledemic” — the simultaneous outbreaks of flu, COVID, and respiratory synctical virus (RSV) — is on the decline, state epidemiologist Cherie Drenzek said Wednesday.

Georgia’s ‘Tripledemic’ is Finally on the Decline. Here’s What You Need to Know

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 14, 2023February 14, 2023

4 Steps To Become A Registered Nurse

by Special to The Georgia SunFebruary 13, 2023February 13, 2023

The poll found 71.4% of Georgians support full Medicaid expansion. Notably, it showed 56.4% of Republicans and 70% of independents favor full Medicaid expansion, indicating broad bipartisan support for the proposal.

Your Family, Education, Health

Georgia residents back big changes: Medicaid expansion and better schools

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 5, 2023February 5, 2023

State lawmakers have eased restrictions in Georgia’s certificate of need (CON) law over the years, making it easier for providers to build new health-care facilities or offer new medical services without proving the community needs them.

Georgia lawmakers renew debate over controversial hospital certificate of need law

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 3, 2023February 3, 2023

Pursuing a nursing degree is more than learning the hows and whys of basic medicine; you will learn other useful skills too. During your studies, you'll be challenged to think like a leader, hone your critical thinking abilities, and become comfortable in an ever-changing healthcare landscape.

8 Skills to Master While Pursuing a Nursing Degree in Georgia

by Special to The Georgia SunFebruary 2, 2023February 2, 2023

Anderson - Circa April 2018: CVS Pharmacy Retail Location. CVS is the Largest Pharmacy Chain in the US II

CVS and Walmart Will Cut Pharmacy Hours Due to Staffing Shortage

by Marisa LosialeJanuary 31, 2023January 31, 2023

In fourth place is Atlanta's Grady Memorial Hospital, which saw 160,027 emergency room visits. Rounding out the top 10 are St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas, Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colorado, Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster, California, and WakeMed Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Grady has the 4th most emergency room visits in the U.S.

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 28, 2023January 28, 2023

GAINESVILLE -- Northern Gainesville and Hall County residents will have access to top-quality healthcare services closer to home, thanks to the Northeast Georgia Health System plans for a new medical office park.

A new medical office park is coming to Gainesville. Here’s what you need to know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 27, 2023January 27, 2023

A legislative hearing about the “hoteling” of foster children in Georgia zeroed in the problems children in state custody face in getting health care.

Georgia foster children are staying in hotels due to the state’s health care problems

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 26, 2023January 26, 2023

Georgia sets rules for low-THC cannabis oil

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 25, 2023January 25, 2023

Georgia’s long-delayed medical marijuana program is about to take off, despite a spate of unresolved lawsuits from companies that lost out in the bidding for licenses.

A vote next week could launch Georgia’s long-delayed medical marijuana program

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 20, 2023January 20, 2023

People living in and around Habersham County can look forward to healthier tomorrows and continued access to local hospital care for years to come, thanks to a decision reached Tuesday night for Habersham Medical Center (HMC) to officially join Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) in 2023.

Habersham Medical Center will become part of Northeast Georgia Health System

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 10, 2023January 10, 2023

Marietta-based WellStar Health System and Augusta University Health System have signed a letter of intent to form a partnership, the two systems announced Tuesday.

Augusta University Health System joins WellStar

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 27, 2022December 27, 2022

The Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault announced today the launch of its new Think Like a Girl app. The application, developed with funding provided by the Georgia Department of Public Health through s corporate agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is the first app-based resource from the organization designed specifically for girls.

New ‘Think Like A Girl’ app aims to empower girls

by Thom ChandlerNovember 28, 2022November 28, 2022

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