UGA will name its new School of Nursing the Victoria Kay Ivester School of Nursing after a $20.5M endowment from Doug Ivester and the Ivester Foundation.

A new JAMA Oncology analysis shows rising colorectal cancer deaths in adults 25–49 are concentrated among people without a four‑year degree, exposing widening prevention gaps.

Augusta University research links rising colon cancer in under-50s to treatment delays and unequal care across race, sex and region in Georgia.

Measles has been confirmed in Georgia and measles RNA showed up in Atlanta-area wastewater. Officials are urging MMR vaccination and increased vigilance for infants and the unvaccinated.

Midwives sued Georgia in Fulton County, saying physician‑agreement rules and bans on direct‑entry midwives are blocking care and widening racial gaps in maternal health.

An internal CDC analysis that found COVID vaccines cut ER visits and hospitalizations was held up by the acting director, prompting questions about data transparency.

WalletHub ranks Georgia 45th in children's health, citing low toddler vaccination rates, high uninsured children and elevated infant deaths.

The USDA will scatter edible rabies‑vaccine baits across East Tennessee and nearby states in mid‑April; residents may see low‑flying aircraft and matchbox‑sized packets on the ground.

Georgia's maternal deaths and racial gaps are rising. Experts and insurers say expanding doula access could cut complications and save lives.

CDC has paused rabies and poxvirus testing in a March update to its Test Directory, a move that public‑health experts say could leave state labs short of a federal backstop.

Kratom-related calls to Georgia’s poison center jumped in 2025, with pediatric cases and hospital visits rising sharply. Officials point to candy-style gummies and concentrated extracts.

A raccoon and a dog near Elmwood Court in Douglasville tested positive for rabies. County officials urge residents to avoid wildlife and keep pets vaccinated.

Federal and regional maps show life expectancy in Atlanta can differ by more than 20 years across neighborhoods; experts point to income, historic redlining and access to care.