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Georgia currently has more than 58,000 people living with HIV, trailing only Florida and Texas in the South, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics showed.

South Still Center Of New HIV Infections, CDC Says

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Nov 16, 2018

The ratings by the Leapfrog Group, a patient safety organization founded by employers, focus on errors, accidents, injuries and infections. The Leapfrog goal is to encourage consumers to consider safety when selecting a hospital.

Autumn Upturn: Report Card Finds Hospital Safety Ratings Improved In Georgia

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Nov 13, 2018

By 2025, the North Druid Hills campus will include the relocated Egleston Children’s Hospital, two support staff buildings, the Center for Advanced Pediatrics, more than 20 acres of greenspace and walking trails and paths on and around the site.

State OKs New Brookhaven Hospital For Children’s Healthcare

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Nov 12, 2018

Syrian-born Dr. Omar Akhras treats Fuad Abdi Limo at the Clarkston Community Health Center. Foreign-born physicians supply a surprising amount of medical care in Georgia and the U.S. Most of the doctors at the Clarkston clinic are foreign-born and volunteer their time on Sundays to treat patients, including dozens of immigrants, refugees and migrant workers.

Giving Back: Immigrant Doctors Helping Immigrant Patients In Georgia

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Nov 8, 2018

For some Georgians returning to the exchange, there may be good news on prices. Two of the four health insurers are set to make reductions in monthly premiums from the rates they offer this year.

Decision Time Is Here … For People Enrolling In Health Insurance Exchange

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Nov 1, 2018

Northside Hospital’s legal saga is being closely watched by the Georgia hospital industry and may have repercussions on public access to their financial and other records.

Northside Hospital Suffers Another Legal Setback In Fight Over Its Records

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Oct 30, 2018

Children who are overweight or obese are at greater risk of serious health conditions, including high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and asthma.

Georgia No. 8 In Youth Obesity, Report Says

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Oct 25, 2018

The state Department of Community Health noted Tuesday that under the law, hospitals must report next year how much donation money was collected in 2018, and about its spending of those dollars.

More Transparency Urged On Tax Donation Program For Rural Ga. Hospitals

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Oct 24, 2018

The nonprofit 3Keys has to pay $30,000 in property taxes annually on a renovated property, Phoenix House in West Atlanta, which houses 69 people. A measure, if approved, on the Georgia ballot would help nonprofits provide permanent housing to homeless people with mental illness.

Ga. Ballot Measure Would Help Housing For People With Mental Illness

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Oct 19, 2018

Three Georgia children are among the 62 nationally who have been confirmed with acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) in 2018, with at least 65 more cases under investigation, according to the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Rare Mystery Illness Hits 3 Georgia Children This Year

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Oct 18, 2018

Federal Report: Poor Adults’ Health Needs Addressed Better With Medicaid Expansion

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Oct 16, 2018

Many individuals affected by mental illness and substance use are denied care when they need it most, according to the report.

Report: Georgia Gets ‘D’ On Handling Mental Health, Addiction Like Other Medical Issues

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Oct 4, 2018