Widespread flu activity in Georgia
If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, public health officials urge don't wait any longer. Flu activity is widespread throughout Georgia, and...
A newly approved medication can ease postpartum depression in as little as 3 days
For the first time, doctors in Georgia can prescribe an oral treatment that works faster than anything previously available for postpartum depression. Earlier this...
Stronger opioid overdose reversal medicines worsen patients’ withdrawal symptoms
The idea of driving 80 miles per hour down the highway and having the car thrown into reverse — that’s a good comparison to...
Northeast Georgia Medical Center matches new class of fellows in cardiovascular disease
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) will be joined by more physicians to care for patients with cardiovascular disease. Six new physicians...
More options, less stigma: How Georgians in recovery are breaking barriers to addiction care
For Jocelyn Wallace, a former paramedic from Douglas County, her opioid addiction started like many others — with a prescription to treat her pain...
Former U.S. surgeon general says new ‘fentanyl fighter’ should be available without a prescription
A former surgeon general is advocating for the use of an overdose reversal spray that is stronger and longer-lasting than Narcan. He says Georgia...
Public insurance claim database goes live in Georgia early next year
Early next year, the public will have access to a new tool that makes the cost of health care more transparent — it’s a...
NGHS partnership aims to improve dialysis experience and outcomes
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) has entered a partnership to provide dialysis treatment in a way that may reduce infections and improve recovery time.
Northeast...
Blindness Awareness Day event Saturday at Clarkesville Elementary School
Almost 20 million Americans — 8 percent of the U.S. population— have visual impairments. Such impairments, including blindness, are one of the leading causes...
Braselton surgery center receives accreditation
Patients in and around Braselton now have a new, accredited destination for surgeries outside the hospital. The Braselton Surgery Center, an affiliate of the...
State health officials warn of salmonella infections from pre-cut cantaloupe
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to be cautious about eating pre-cut cantaloupe if they cannot verify its...
Insured Georgians can access mental health, addiction treatment
If your payments for mental health services are higher than for your primary care doctor or you can't see your mental health provider as...