The U.S. government is considering reclassifying marijuana, possibly reducing its drug schedule, impacting state-level legalization efforts and public perception.

Georgia faces criticism as a report reveals higher rates of children being dropped from Medicaid, with officials countering and outlining procedural reasons for disenrollment.

Walmart is closing all 51 of its in-store health centers due to challenging reimbursements and high costs, impacting employees and communities in five states.

Cobb & Douglas Public Health is accepting applications for CHIP Partnership Grants, offering up to $25,000 for health initiatives in local communities.

The Ike Owings Community Center at Hunter Park in Douglasville has launched a new, free Fitness Center featuring various exercise equipment and open to adults over 18.

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 is set to gain incremental improvements in mental health services in 2024, with several targeted bills passed by the legislature but broader reforms facing challenges.

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 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.

Morehouse School of Medicine aims to include more Black participants in a global Parkinson's disease genetic study to enhance research diversity and understanding.

Atlanta ranks third in the U.S. for new HIV infections with over 1,500 cases in 2021, raising public health concerns, especially given the high infection rates in Fulton County.

Over 500,000 Georgians lost Medicaid due to state redetermination efforts following the lifting of pandemic protections. Many face hardships as they navigate the reapplication process.

Former Georgia insurance commissioner John Oxendine has pleaded guilty to health care fraud involving a scheme that involved unnecessary medical tests.