Georgia getting slightly better on senior health, report card says
Georgia improved two spots, moving up to No. 41 among states in United Health Foundation’s report card on seniors’ health.
States in the Southeast continue...
Prevention of bites best protection against illnesses caused by mosquitoes
Prevent mosquito breeding and the spread of mosquito illnesses in Georgia
GAINESVILLE – It is that time of year when we gear up for outdoor...
Too much iron? It’s a real genetic disease
Tresa Haywood, 50, has had a complicated medical history in recent years.
She was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune disorder, in 2000. Two years...
Social media cracking down on vaccine skeptics
For the past three years, Amy Haney has administered a private Facebook group for parents in Georgia who seek more information about vaccines.
Haney, a...
Alzheimer’s creates huge burden for African-American community
Camilla White’s days as a part-time caregiver for her mother began at 4 a.m. They ended at 10 or 11 at night.
“It just depended...
Hepatitis A and E. coli outbreaks continue to beset Georgia
Hepatitis A cases continue to surge in Georgia, with 31 more cases reported since about a week ago, Public Health officials said Wednesday.
Since June...
Habersham ranked 36th healthiest county in Georgia
Habersham County ranks in the top 50 healthiest counties in Georgia and the top 5 healthiest in northeast Georgia. The annual County Health Rankings report...
Senate panel backs waiver bill to insure more Georgians
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee passed legislation Tuesday to allow Gov. Brian Kemp to pursue health care waivers from the federal government.
The...
A few devices — some very simple — can help seniors’ quality of life
A lift chair has made a big difference for Henry Cato, 78, of Franklin, who has neuropathy in his legs.
The chair is a kind...
NGHS announces plans to provide emergency care and develop a new hospital in Lumpkin...
DAHLONEGA – Today, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) announced plans to offer hospital services at the former home of Chestatee Regional Hospital later this...
Flu statistics worrisome in Georgia, but it’s too early to predict impact
Public Health officials said Tuesday that they’re concerned about flu trends in Georgia.
It’s not clear whether the flu season could be as severe as...
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Health care took spotlight in governor’s race
Brian Kemp won Georgia’s highest office, keeping Republicans in power and supporting the party’s longtime opposition to Medicaid...