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August Egg Company recalled 1.7 million dozen eggs sold at major grocery chains after potential salmonella contamination.

Millions Of Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Outbreak In 9 States

by B.T. ClarkJune 7, 2025June 7, 2025

The now 37-year-old said she knew for years that something wasn't right with her body. Powell felt "off" hormonally, but doctors refused to do testing.

She Knew Something Was Wrong. Her Doctors Didn’t Listen

by Ellen Eldridge | GPBJune 7, 2025June 7, 2025

Grady Health System has started a new medical helicopter service to bring faster emergency care to patients across the Southeast.

Grady Health System Launches Medical Helicopter Service for Trauma Care

by B.T. ClarkJune 6, 2025June 11, 2025

A Bibb County widow has filed a lawsuit against multiple Macon healthcare facilities, claiming negligent care led to her husband's death from cardiovascular disease in June 2023.

Widow Sues Macon Healthcare Facilities After Husband’s Death

by B.T. ClarkJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025

Ambulance At ER

Fake Nurse Arrested in Atlanta: What We Know

by Crime ReportsJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025

The Marietta-based Wellstar Health System is planning to build a 230-bed hospital in Acworth.

A New Wellstar Hospital is Coming to Acworth

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 30, 2025

Cancer care is hard to come by in rural Georgia, as the medical payments system squeezes smaller service providers amid traditional challenges such as rising costs and inadequate transportation, state lawmakers learned Thursday.

‘A Moment of Crisis:’ Georgia Has Higher Cancer Rates Than The National Average

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025

🏛️ Why It Matters: The CDC is based in Atlanta and employs thousands of Georgians. Budget cuts and layoffs could hurt the state's economy and weaken the nation's ability to respond to health emergencies.

Georgia Senators Push For CDC Funding After Mass Layoffs

by B.T. ClarkMay 29, 2025

The Fulton County Board of Health this week laid off 17 workers, including those focused on HIV and sexual health services, apparently without the approval of the state Department of Public Health.

Why Did Fulton County Lay Off 17 Health Workers? Officials Won’t Say

by Rebecca Grapevine | HealthbeatMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025

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

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