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Georgia leaders are stepping up efforts to provide healthcare for low-income families.

Governor Kemp’s Plan for Better Health Coverage in Georgia

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Residents of Georgia's Lanier, Murray, and Jeff Davis Counties have reason to celebrate: they top the state in growth of mental health care providers, according to a recent five-year study by Mission Connection. But not all areas fared well, with Irwin County showing the steepest decline in resources.

Which Georgia Counties Have The Best Mental Health Care?

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 15, 2025January 15, 2025

What’s Happening: The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management has issued a boil water advisory for areas bounded by Moreland Avenue, Candler Street, Clairemont Avenue, Mason Mill, and Hosea Williams Drive. Officials say the pressure drop occurred after a water main break and triggered the advisory under Georgia’s environmental safety rules.

Boil Water Advisory Issued in DeKalb County: Is Your Neighborhood Affected?

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Elderly doctor with stethoscope attentively reading a medical report in a modern hospital setting.

Aylo Health Expands in Cherokee County With New Hickory Flat Primary Care Center

by News DeskJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Bird flu, or avian influenza, has recently caused concern in Georgia and across the United States. Four cases have been confirmed in Georgia as part of a wider outbreak impacting poultry nationwide.

Why Should You Care About Bird Flu?

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 11, 2025January 11, 2025

Cheryl Garcia is a retired nurse practitioner. She says since the fire at the BioLab facility in September, she sounds different.

Residents Still Face Health Issues Months after BioLab Fire in Conyers

by Pamela Kirkland | GPBDecember 21, 2024December 21, 2024

Only 21 of 51 (41%) Georgia hospitals reviewed by Patient Advocate (PRA) were fully complying with the federal Hospital Price Transparency Rule as of the latest report from the Patients Rights Advocate organization.

Most Georgia Hospitals Don’t Comply With Federal Price Listing Rule Until Fined

by Ellen Eldridge | GPBDecember 16, 2024January 15, 2025

The insurer that has been paying for her son’s therapy, UnitedHealthcare, has begun — to the befuddlement of his clinical team — denying him the hours they say he requires to maintain his progress. Inside the insurance conglomerate, the nation’s largest and most profitable, the slashing of care to children like Benji does have a reason, though it has little to do with their needs. It is part of a secret internal cost-cutting campaign that targets a growing financial burden for the company: the treatment of thousands of children with autism across the country.

UnitedHealth Is Strategically Limiting Access to Critical Treatment for Kids With Autism

by Annie Waldman | ProPublicaDecember 15, 2024January 15, 2025

Key Terms: Kickback- Kickbacks are when someone gives money or gifts to another person in secret, usually to get them to do something that might not be fair or honest.

American Health Imaging Settles $5.25 Million Kickback Allegations

by B.T. ClarkDecember 2, 2024December 2, 2024

Kirkland Signature Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Risk

by B.T. ClarkNovember 29, 2024November 29, 2024

ProPublica reported in September on the deaths of Amber Thurman and Candi Miller, which the state maternal mortality review committee had determined were preventable. They were the first reported cases of women who died without access to care restricted by a state abortion ban, and they unleashed a torrent of outrage over the fatal consequences of such laws. The women’s stories became a central discussion in the presidential campaign and ballot initiatives involving abortion access in 10 states.

Georgia Dismissed All Members of Maternal Mortality Committee After ProPublica Obtained Internal Details of Two Deaths

by Amy Yurkanin | ProPublicaNovember 21, 2024November 21, 2024

Close-up of fresh organic carrots with greens on a wooden surface, showcasing vibrant orange color.

Do Your Carrots Have E.coli?

by B.T. ClarkNovember 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Georgia’s high rate of early births is just another statistic in a mountain of evidence that the state is failing pregnant women and their health needs.

Poor Health: Georgia’s High Rate of Early Births Earns State a Grade of F

by B.T. ClarkNovember 14, 2024January 15, 2025

A ruptured gas line in downtown Atlanta caused closures near the Georgia Capitol and MARTA station. A construction team struck the line, prompting emergency responders and Atlanta Fire Rescue to monitor air quality and redirect traffic. Crews from Atlanta Gas Light are assessing and repairing the leak to ensure safety.

Major Gas Leak Disrupts Downtown Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerNovember 6, 2024

Avery Davis Bell, a 34-year-old Atlanta resident, is challenging Georgia’s strict abortion laws after her traumatic experience with a second-trimester miscarriage. Bell says her treatment was delayed due to legal uncertainty, leaving her in unnecessary pain.

Georgia Woman Speaks Out Against Abortion Laws After Miscarriage Nightmare

by Thom ChandlerNovember 4, 2024November 4, 2024

Dynarex Corporation has expanded its recall of baby powder products due to potential asbestos contamination, affecting over 1,000 cases. The recall follows FDA findings linking asbestos to serious health risks, particularly for infants. Consumers are urged to check lot numbers, cease product use, and seek refunds. Ongoing investigations aim to prevent future incidents.

Child Safety Alert: Does Your Baby Powder Contain Asbestos?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 30, 2024October 30, 2024

Starting Nov. 1, Georgia will replace the federal ACA exchange with a state-based system called Georgia Access, intended to better serve residents. While proponents claim improved enrollment assistance through agents, concerns remain about non-compliant plans and the technology's reliability. Coverage begins Jan. 1 for those who select plans by Dec. 16.

Georgia Will Have its Own Health Insurance Exchange For 2025: What You Need to Know

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 25, 2024October 25, 2024