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The human face — and the uncertain politics — of Medicaid expansion
Kay Rogers had been a bus driver in Georgia for several years when she had a heart attack in 2012. Click here to view the embedded video.She was suffering from congestive heart failure, a chronic...
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Bridging the data divide: Project aims to revolutionize reporting of diseases
At first, Richard Paskach was a bit skeptical. Earlier this year, the health care executive with Minneapolis-based HealthPartners heard an explanation of an ambitious new project. But he believed that...
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Era of Trump could have big impact at CDC . . . and in Georgia
The upcoming presidential change in Washington – not surprisingly – has brought an atmosphere of uncertainty to the Atlanta-based CDC. One big sign of an agency in transition is the upcoming departure...
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Georgia has too few nurses, and the problem could get much worse
Merry Fort, an RN who lives in Macon, has seen nursing shortages before. But, she says, “I’ve never seen it like this.” Fort works for a company that supplies “travel nurses’’ — hired to work in a...
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Injectable drugs can kill, but clean syringes can save lives
Nobody knows exactly how the Bluff got its name, says Mona Bennett. Somewhere in the run-down neighborhood about a mile west of downtown Atlanta, there may be a land feature from which the moniker was...
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Casino debate: How much harm does gambling do?
Gambling seems to be almost part of our daily lives. Many Georgians buy a lottery ticket, especially when the jackpot climbs. Some play poker for small stakes, and NFL games draw plenty of bets. And...
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Latino kids being bullied more amid political controversy, groups say
“Go back to your country!” Leaders of Latino service organizations say such statements have been heard more often in metro Atlanta schools since the November presidential election. Latino youths in...
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Warm winters fueling deadly Southeast tornadoes
This article was originally published by Seeker, which granted GHN permission to reprint it. The unseasonably warm winters that have brought shirtsleeve temperatures to much of the Southeast have also...
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Atlanta conference points to health effects of climate change – and a path...
An earlier version of this story was published by Seeker Events like this week’s Atlanta conference on climate change and health might be a model for things to come in the next few years. Former Vice...
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In a notoriously tough job, Grady chief survives and thrives
Five years ago, Grady Health System in Atlanta was racking up a $27 million loss. Grady Memorial Hospital At the time, the job of Grady CEO appeared to be one of the least secure in the health...
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Should newborns be screened for Krabbe disease?
This article was jointly reported by WebMD Health News and Georgia Health News Jackson Garcia was born “healthy and round and full of hair.” But at 5 months old, he started getting fussy around...
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The X-ray factor: Image technicians enjoy strong job market
Nearly everyone has undergone an X-ray or MRI, whether it’s a screening mammogram or an examination of a bone that might be broken, and demand for these tests is growing as Georgians age. That means an...
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‘Dry needling’ gives pain sufferers another alternative
Troy Tribble, 41, turned to “dry needling’’ to ease his back pain and spasms. He’s had several sessions. Each time his physical therapist works on a different area. For Tribble, of Suwanee, it has made...
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Safety net clinic is lifesaver for Madison County woman
While the Affordable Care Act has brought down the number of uninsured adults in the United States, huge gaps persist in how much access to care people really have. Mercy Health Center Currently, about...
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Why so many nurses get hurt on the job
“I think in every job there are hidden risks,” said Paige Cummings, director of the Athens Nurses Clinic. These are perils “that people in that area are very aware of and people on the outside may not...
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Fraudsters, beware! Health IT firm launched in Georgia is after you
Health care fraud is estimated to cost the nation at least $68 billion annually — with some estimates at $230 billion or more. Musheer Ahmed wants to lower those fraud figures significantly. Ahmed...
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Cold caps to fight hair loss from chemotherapy: Will the idea catch on here?
Emily Ferguson is happy when she looks in the mirror and recognizes herself, a slender and athletic woman with medium blonde hair cut at shoulder length. And she’s relieved that she doesn’t have to...
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Years after hospital closed, some former patients struggle for safe housing
This is the first in a series of articles reported in Northwest Georgia, an area rich in stories about unmet health needs and about people and programs making a difference. Georgia Health News and the...
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A place that pulls addicts back from the brink
This is the second in a series of articles reported in Northwest Georgia, an area rich in stories about unmet health needs and about people and programs making a difference. Georgia Health News and the...
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A little-known star of hospital safety in Georgia
This is the third in a series of articles reported in Northwest Georgia, an area rich in stories about unmet health needs and about people and programs making a difference. Georgia Health News and the...
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