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Atlanta woman becomes country's first HIV+ living kidney donor

WEBATLANTA - If you ask Nina Martinez why she has fought so hard to become the first HIV + living kidney donor, her answer is pretty simple. "I just wanted to be just …

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Metro Atlanta has one of the highest HIV rates in the world What …

WEBHealth officials also work on preventative measures like providing PrEP, which is a daily pill that can reduce the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99%. "In …

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Atlanta ranks third in new HIV infections nationwide, CDC data …

WEBATLANTA - The Center for Disease Control and Prevention 's most recent data on new cases of HIV paints a startling picture of an ongoing health crisis in the …

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WEBEvery Color Matters helping cancer patients who are often overlooked. For those facing rarer forms of the disease, often overlooked by larger advocacy groups, …

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Three new COVID-19 testing kiosks being added in City of Atlanta

WEBThe City of Atlanta has joined forces with the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Fulton County Board of Health to introduce additional COVID-19 PCR …

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What's next for the old Wellstar Atlanta hospital

WEBWellstar Health System’s closing of Atlanta Medical Center last November citing "revenue losses" came with devastating effects on the surrounding community, …

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Grady Memorial Hospital opening 5 health centers in areas of need

WEBGrady Memorial Hospital, shown here January 21, 2003 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Frank Mullen / Getty Images) ATLANTA - Grady Memorial Hospital says it's …

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Natural hair health expo at College Park

WEBThe World Natural Hair Health and Beauty Show is coming to College Park and and organizers say the 24th year of the show will have something for everyone. Posted April 25, 2024 7:55am EDT.

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Grady plans to open ER in Union City to fill gap in emergency care

WEBGrady Health System, which saw nearly 138,000 emergency visits last year at its main Atlanta campus, aims to address the service gap with this new 20,000-square …

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Atlanta student wins $25K Taco Bell Foundation scholarship

WEBATLANTA - An Atlanta high school senior's passion for helping others dealing with mental health issues just won her a major scholarship through the Taco …

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These new laws go into effect in Georgia on Jan. 1, 2024

WEBGov. Brian Kemp signed HB 1437 into law on April 26, 2022. The new law replaces the current graduated personal income tax with a flat rate of 5.49% effective …

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Crohn's disease: Atlanta mother of 4 shares her battle

WEBKita Hardy underwent emergency surgery to remove a section of her bowel that had become severely inflamed. Kita Hardy, 39, diagnosed with Crohns disease, …

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Survey: Georgians alarmed over state's high maternal mortality rate

WEBATLANTA - A new statewide survey by Emory University shows Georgia’s alarmingly high maternal mortality rate is top of mind for residents, and they want to see …

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School resource officer fired from Lake Oconee Academy, GBI …

WEBLake Oconee Academy is a K-12 charter school in Greensboro. This story is developing. Check back for details. If you have additional information, pictures, or video …

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Starbucks half-off Thursday: How to score the drink deal

WEBFILE - Close-up of a Starbucks iced coffee drink with logo visible on a counter in Truckee, California, on Feb. 16, 2024. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)

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Southside Medical Center opens new urgent care clinic with …

WEBEAST POINT, Ga. - Southside Medical Center unveiled its new urgent care clinic to the public on Friday. Wellstar provided funding for the $5 million expansion of …

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Community frustrated over Wellstar's choice to close East Point clinic

WEBEAST POINT, Ga. - A metro Atlanta community is outraged after Wellstar Health System said it is closing down another one of its facilities at the start of 2024. …

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Atlanta nurse successfully delivers baby in parking lot

WEBATLANTA - Evelyn Davis is a public health nurse at the Adamsville Regional Health Center in southwest Atlanta, but she started her career in labor and …

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Pharmacies nationwide face delays as healthcare tech company …

WEBPharmacies across the country are reporting delays to prescription orders due to a cyberattack against one of the nation's largest healthcare technology …

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Despite malpractice lawsuits, Gainesville hospital stands behind …

WEBFOX 5 Atlanta. Patients file lawsuits against Georgia surgeon. The Northeast Georgia Medical Center has made it clear it will stand behind Dr. Andrew Green who …

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Innovative fitness class helps seniors stay healthy

WEBThe Senior Body Sculpting class is sponsored by the DeKalb County Department of Parks and Recreation. It is free for DeKalb residents and is held every …

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DeKalb school officials vote 'no' to including mental health

WEB"Speed cameras, you had school safety and security, you had mental health … those priorities seem to have gone aside," District 7 school board member Dr. Joyce …

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