Dentist works to expand dental care for Georgia Medicaid patients
A dentist in Hiram isn't just filling cavities; he's also filling gaps in care.
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A dentist in Hiram isn't just filling cavities; he's also filling gaps in care.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Georgia health care leaders are focusing on the state's workforce shortage Wednesday and what it could mean for patients trying to find care.
According to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, more than 60 counties in the state don't have licensed, practicing pediatricians.
The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief.
Hospitals and other medical providers are increasingly asking for payment before providing care, collecting more of what patients might owe.
A poll conducted by the Georgia Health Initiative in partnership with UGA's Public and International Affairs Survey Research Center finds that Georgia voters see healthcare as a top priority for the next governor.
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
The healthcare company says it will layoff nearly 761 employees in its corporate, administrative and shared service roles, but it will retain its frontline care team.
The Peach State placed 49th overall in WalletHub's 2026 report comparing healthcare cost, access and outcomes across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
The new Wellstar Kennestone NICU features private rooms and advanced technology for critically ill newborns.
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital says its advanced Gamma Knife radiosurgery technology offers a non-invasive treatment option for brain tumors, vascular abnormalities and other neurological disorders.
Fulton County commissioners are considering $200 million for a new hospital and expanded health care services in south and west Atlanta communities.
For decades, residents and officials alike have raised the issue regarding limited access to hospitals and specialty care in South Fulton. Now, county leaders and health officials are earmarking funds to address the situation.
Dr. Douglas Taylor was the first in his family to graduate high school after his mother became determined that he would go on a different path in life.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
At a downtown Atlanta rally, Sen. Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms highlighted health care costs, voting rights, and economic frustration.
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
The two new locations are part a goal to ensure Atlanta families are just 30 minutes or less from a Children's Healthcare facility
Without clinics like Fayette C.A.R.E., some patients delay treatment until a medical crisis forces them into an emergency room. That's what Healing Bridge Clinic is trying to prevent.
The nonprofit clinic, a safety net for uninsured patients, will shutter due to funding shortfalls, impacting hundreds.
Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has been using his role as lieutenant governor this year to try to build up his record as he runs for governor.
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
According to the National Aids Education & Services for Minorities, Inc., or NAESM, 44% of new HIV infections are among Black men. The organization is working to change that and help those affected beyond healthcare.
The Midtown Assistance Center, a social services organization in Atlanta, says it's seeing some families with utility bills reaching hundreds of dollars.
There are roughly 100,000 registered Muslim voters across Georgia, most of them in metro Atlanta. With the midterms supposed to be close, getting them to the polls could make a difference.
Now in its ninth year, the Atlanta Fashion and Polo Classic blends elite equestrian competition with high fashion and serves as a major fundraiser supporting African American youth in equestrian sports.
Cheryl Brown has fought breast cancer three times and now uses her knowledge to make sure no one goes through that journey alone.
The U.S. Marshals Service is preparing to transfer some Georgia detainees to another private facility 200 miles away.