Shutdown leaves gaps in states’ health data, possibly endangering lives
(Stateline) — As the federal shutdown continues, states have been forced to fall back on their own resources to spot disease outbreaks — just...
Trump looks to expand access to IVF through discount, employer coverage
(States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump said Thursday his administration had negotiated a lower price for a major fertility drug and would issue a...
About 600 CDC workers are expected to be permanently fired after latest round of...
(Georgia Recorder) — Public health experts in Georgia are speaking out against furloughs at the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention they say...
Georgians can now get updated Covid shots at pharmacies without a prescription
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Georgians should now be able to get the updated Covid...
This Georgia hospital is top 10 in U.S. for children’s specialty care
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta ranked among the top 10 in the nation for all specialties evaluated including cancer, heart surgery and disorders of the...
Georgians can now window shop for marketplace plans, but monthly costs could go up...
Georgians looking for a new or different health insurance plan under the Affordable Care Act can start comparing plans now, before open enrollment starts...
American Lung Association warns about dangers of RSV in children
A national nonprofit is drawing attention to the virus responsible for sending more infants to the hospital than any other.
The American Lung Association hopes...
USDA warns that Hello Fresh meals may contain listeria-tainted spinach
Federal health officials late Monday warned people not to eat certain Hello Fresh subscription meal kits containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria.
The...
Cold and flu season is coming. Flu shots are widely available.
As Georgia heads into the fall respiratory virus season, public health officials say now is the time to get a flu shot.
“People forget how...
Trying to get the COVID-19 shot in Georgia? You might still need a prescription,...
(Georgia Recorder) — Georgia residents seeking the COVID-19 vaccine may still need a prescription — for now.
That’s due, in large part, to shifting federal...
Georgia health insurance program with work requirements extended
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's program that provides health insurance to some low-income adults that document work or other activities has been extended for 15...
Trump and RFK Jr. are making claims about autism. What do medical experts say?
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stirred up major concerns and considerable speculation earlier this year when...