Grady Health System to Open New Emergency Department in Union City, Boosting South Fulton Health Services
Grady Health System plans to open a freestanding emergency department in Union City by 2026, addressing local healthcare service gaps following the closure of Atlanta Medical Center South.
Georgia Unveils Grant Portal for $638 Million Opioid Settlement, Aiming to Combat Epidemic With Treatment and Prevention
Georgia introduces a grant portal for managing its $638 million opioid settlement, targeting prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction programs related to the opioid crisis.
Atlanta Ranks Third in New HIV Infections Nationwide as CDC Reports Over 1,500 Cases in 2021
Atlanta ranks third in new HIV infections in the US, with rates especially high among Black men and from male-to-male sexual contact, highlighting the urgent need for prevention and care resources.
Georgia Senate Committee Blocks Democrats' Bid to Expand Medicaid as Legislative Session Ends
The Georgia Senate committee rejected the Peach Care Plus Act, which aimed to expand Medicaid to uninsured adults. The defeat came despite heated debates and concerns about uninsured Georgians and rural hospitals.
Georgia's Multi-Million-Dollar Medicaid Work Requirements Yield Low Enrollment Amid Criticism
Georgia's Medicaid work requirements have cost $26 million, mostly for administration and consulting fees, with low enrollment of only 3,500 people. Critics call the program wasteful as it diverts funds from healthcare services.