NGMC Gainesville first in region to offer advanced test for pacemaker infections
by Modern testing is now available to heart patients in Northeast Georgia, which may help identify a rare but possibly fatal infection without having to travel …
Category: Health & Safety
Walmart recalls frozen shrimp over potential radioactive contamination
According to federal health regulators, Walmart has recalled frozen raw shrimp that were sold in 13 states due to the possibility of radioactive contamination. Following …
Dr. Dean Burke tapped to lead Georgia Department of Community Health
Atlanta Governor Brian Kemp declared on Monday that Dr. Dean Burke will succeed current Commissioner Russell Carlson as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community …
Shriners Children’s to open $153M medical research facility in Atlanta
Atlanta (AP) On Wednesday, the nonprofit organization that runs Shriners Children’s hospitals throughout North America revealed plans to build a $153 million medical research facility …
CDC vaccine panel abruptly overhauled by RFK Jr. says it will review childhood vaccination schedules
(Recorder of Georgia) During a meeting in Atlanta on Wednesday, members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices announced that the agency will review …
Kennedy’s new vaccine advisers meet for first time
ATLANTA (AP) — Under heavy scrutiny from medical professionals concerned about Americans’ access to life-saving vaccines, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vaccine …
Emory virologist: Pet cats are at risk of bird flu and could transmit to humans
H5N1 “bird flu” is currently being seen in migratory birds, dairy cows, chickens, and even cats across the U.S. The last confirmed cases in Georgia …