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Piedmont Breaks Ground on $26.8M Locust Grove ER as Henry County Booms

Piedmont Healthcare is building a freestanding emergency department in Locust Grove, a $26.8 million project that just cleared its first major state regulatory hurdle. The facility will sit about a mile from Interstate 75 in southern Henry County, giving residents in one of metro Atlanta's fastest-growing suburbs a new option for emergency care without driving all the way to Stockbridge.

Henry County, GA · 09-16
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Georgia dentist expands care for patients with Medicaid

Georgia · 09-18

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Georgia Sends Two-Thirds of Its Medical Graduates to Residencies Outside the State, and Rural Patients Feel It

Georgia's medical workforce pipeline is sending most of the state's medical-school graduates elsewhere for residency, a pattern that can affect where physicians eventually practice. For patients in rural areas, the consequences can include longer travel for specialized care. Sherran Mumphrey, an Atlanta resident, drives about 135 miles to Cordele to accompany her 81-year-old mother to cancer appointments; her mother's longtime cancer team is in Albany, roughly 40 to 45 miles from home.

Georgia · 09-16
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SGMC Health Earns High Performing Rating for Colon Cancer Surgery

SGMC Health has been named a High Performing Hospital for Colon Cancer Surgery by U.S. News & World Report, placing it among just 503 hospitals nationwide recognized for exceptional patient outcomes and quality care. The annual ratings evaluate nearly 4,500 hospitals across the country, measuring factors such as patient survival,...

Berrien County, GA · 09-16
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Over dozen Georgia hospitals to receive funds to avoid closing, keep staff

As part of a new federal grant program, more than a dozen rural hospitals across Georgia are set to receive federal funding to help struggling facilities avoid closures and retain medical staff.

Georgia · 09-17

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Piedmont Healthcare launches lung transplant program, 2nd in state

Piedmont Healthcare announced it will launch a lung transplant program at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, becoming only the second health system in Georgia to offer the procedure.

Atlanta, GA · 09-17

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Georgia ortho clinic CEO meets with CMS on the 2027 proposed Medicare fee schedule

As a CEO of Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic, I’m concerned about Medicare cuts to physician fees. AOC has served North Georgia for 60 years, and holds a significant responsibility with over 230,000 patients under care. I recently met with CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, Sept. 14 to share my...

Athens, GA · 09-16

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Wilcox State Prison legionnaires’ disease investigation enters third year

WILCOX COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - The Georgia Department of Public Health says its investigation into Legionnaires’ disease at Wilcox State Prison has been ongoing since December 2023, following reports of illness. In a statement shared with WALB, DPH said investigations into Legionnaires’ disease can take months or even years...

Wilcox County, GA · 09-14

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USDA plans to airdrop millions of rabies vaccine doses over Georgia, other states

Officials say the Dalton project will cover areas in Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina and Tennessee, distributing 648,000 ORV baits by helicopter and plane.

Georgia · 09-14

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New Georgia program lets bosses give workers stipends for health insurance

Georgia · 09-16

CBS News Atlanta

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Future doctors training to address Georgia's pediatrician shortage

According to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, more than 60 counties in the state don't have licensed, practicing pediatricians.

Georgia · 09-15

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Georgia Hospital Among Those Vying for Soliant Health’s 2026 Most Beautiful Hospitals Contest

Voting is officially open in Soliant Health’s 14th annual Most Beautiful Hospitals contest, giving patients, healthcare professionals, and communities across the country the chance to rally behind the hospitals that have made a difference in their lives. Following a nationwide nomination period, 57 hospitals have advanced to the public...

Georgia · 09-16

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As health care gets smarter, affordability remains the challenge

The growing number of patients taking GLP-1 medications has coincided with declining obesity rates, but the drugs may increase health care costs. Artificial intelligence is helping insurers analyze costly claims and guide patients through an increasingly complicated system. And where a patient receives care can make a significant difference in what that care ultimately costs.

Atlanta, GA · 09-15

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Dr. Oz visits Atlanta to promote Georgia's new employee health insurance tool

Georgia is launching a new way for businesses to provide employee health insurance, with the Trump Administration pushing this initiative while premiums are set to rise again. Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King announced the new program, Georgia Access for Business, on Monday. Dr. Mehmet Oz, a TV physician...

Georgia · 09-15

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Nearly 2 in 3 Georgia medical graduates leave state for residency

Georgia · 09-16

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Spotlight On: Amanda Free, President, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia

• Preventive and value-based care are central to improving affordability. • Digital tools are creating a more personalized, connected member experience. • Whole-person care addresses health needs beyond the healthcare system. Join us at caa’s upcoming leadership summits! These premier events bring together hundreds of public and private sector leaders...

Georgia · 09-15

CBS News Atlanta

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Georgia health care workforce shortage puts pressure on patients

Georgia health care leaders are focusing on the state's workforce shortage Wednesday and what it could mean for patients trying to find care.

Georgia · 09-16

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New dementia respite program aims to fill caregiver support gap in southwest Georgia

BACONTON, Ga. (WALB) — [Correction: Saturday’s event starts at 11 a.m.]. Southwest Georgia families caring for loved ones with dementia will soon have a new option for support with a free weekend respite program launching this month in Baconton. The Memory Foundation will host a community launch Saturday,...

Baconton, GA · 09-15

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Georgia orthopedic practice opens 28th location

OrthoAtlanta opened its newest outpatient location in Locust Grove, Ga. The office provides orthopedic and sports medicine services, on-site imaging, same-day appointments, and physical medicine and rehabilitation services, according to a Sept. 10 news release. The location is part of the practice’s network throughout the greater Atlanta area and is...

Locust Grove, GA · 09-11

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OrthoGeorgia Welcomes Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon Yitzak Fox, DO

Macon, Georgia – September 2026 – OrthoGeorgia is pleased to welcome Yitzak Fox, DO, to our team of orthopedic specialists. Dr. Fox will be seeing patients in our Macon and Warner Robins offices. To schedule an appointment, call (478) 745-4206. Dr. Fox is an Orthopedic Surgeon fellowship trained...

Macon, GA · 09-09