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Rising healthcare costs hit Georgia’s most conservative district

Atlanta Daily World - September 15, 2026

Amber Bates of Cohutta, Georgia, is one of thousands of people without health insurance in the 14th Congressional District, home to about 765,000 people in the...

Morehouse School of Medicine offers free prostate cancer screenings on Sept. 26

Atlanta Daily World - September 15, 2026

Morehouse School of Medicine will also offer men ages 18 and older a free PSA blood test, haircut and $25 incentive during the September...

Black Americans Have Doubts About the U.S. Food System, New Word In Black Survey Finds

Site Editor - September 10, 2026

By: Jennifer Porter GoreBlack Americans are intensely aware of the connection between food and health but face economic and structural barriers that limit what...

Black Mamas Matter Alliance to host maternal health confernce and training in Atlanta

Atlanta Daily World - September 5, 2026

Today the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA, Inc.) has announced the plenary speakers for its 2026 Black Maternal Health Conference and Training Institute® (BMHC26)...

Youth Villages expert says suicide prevention starts with awareness and action

Atlanta Daily World - September 3, 2026

By Christy Schuster, LPC, Clinical Services Assistant Director of Residential Services at Youth Villages Inner Harbour September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to bring...

As school season begins, Trump calls for a revised vaccine schedule

Word In Black - August 12, 2026

The change would require major changes from pharmaceutical manufacturers and cooperation from the states. by Jennifer Porter Gore President Donald Trump on Monday revived his attempt to...

AARP poll: Older Georgia voters prioritize affordability, Social Security

Atlanta Daily World - July 29, 2026

Older voters in Georgia are highly motivated to vote this November and their top concerns are the cost of everyday items, healthcare and protecting...

City of Atlanta launches ‘Make Atlanta Your Own Gym’ to make daily movement healthy habit

Atlanta Daily World - July 28, 2026

The City of Atlanta, in partnership with the Fulton County Board of Health and a growing network of healthcare, academic and community organizations, announced...

DeKalb County Commissioner Nicole Massiah highlights healthcare Reform at Atlanta Healthcare Roundtable

Atlanta Daily World - July 27, 2026

DeKalb County Commissioner Nicole Massiah joined physicians,healthcare professionals, insurance experts and community leaders Saturday for ahealthcare roundtable hosted by Dr. Heavenly Kimes and Dr....

Trump Administration demands hospitals share emergency room records

Atlanta Daily World - July 27, 2026

A tiny federal agency in the Trump Administration tasked with protecting the public from injuries caused by lawn mowers and coffeemakers is demanding that...

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