Study: Georgia Medicaid Patients Are Being Prescribed More Opioids Despite Push for Decreased Use

Potentially inappropriate prescribing practices for opioids in the Georgia Medicaid program are common and increasing despite policies aimed at reducing…
09.27.18
Fulton County Relaunches Travel Clinic to Protect the Health of Travelers

Not sure what to do to prepare yourself for that big trip? The Fulton County Board of Health has reopened…
09.17.18
AHA: Heart Disease Rates ‘Rising’ For Adults Under 40

Ask a young person about heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular disease, and they’ll refer you to the “old folks.”…
09.17.18
6 Questions You Can Ask a Loved One to Help Screen For Suicide Risk

Suicide rates in the United States have increased by 25-30 percent since 1999. This is particularly true for youth ages…
09.13.18
The Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority to Host Health Summit Focusing on Wellness Over Weight

The Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority (FDHA) will kick off its 7th Annual Health Summit on Saturday, September 15, 2018, from 10…
09.07.18
“90 Days”: Film About Living and Loving with HIV to be Screened at Southwest Art Center

Fulton County Commissioners Marvin S. Arrington, Jr., District 5, and Natalie Hall, District 4, will host a screening of the acclaimed film…
09.07.18
Landmark Alzheimer’s Study Seeks African-American Volunteers

More than 5 million Americans are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, and scientists expect this number to triple by 2050. According…
08.31.18
Even a Small Amount of Medical Debt Can Trigger Headaches

It doesn’t take a huge unpaid medical bill to make a collection agency come calling … and calling. Researchers found…
08.29.18
Kamala Harris Is Pushing $30 Million Plan To Address Black Maternal Deaths

Legislation for saving lives.
08.23.18
Ditch That, Try This: Food Swaps You Should Make Now

Are you trying to make healthier food choices but aren’t sure which options are better? We’ve got you covered. Make…
08.14.18
Depression in Older Adults

Everyone feels down, or “blue,” once in a while. The occasional blue feeling is a normal part of life. But…
08.08.18
The MAPP Study: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder

What is the MAPP Study? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) may affect people who find their mood is down or depressed…
08.08.18
Avoid These Deadly Food Toxins With Good Hygiene

Why are we seeing so many food recalls? It seems like every time you look online, some government agency is…
08.07.18
Genes Linked to Aggressive Breast Cancer Risk Identified

Researchers have identified specific genes associated with the increased risk for triple-negative breast cancer, providing the basis for better risk…
08.07.18
Take charge of your health today. Be informed. Be involved. …Sleep

This month, the “Take Charge of Your Health Today” page focuses on sleep across the lifespan and its effect on…
08.03.18
The Importance of Sleep for Teenagers

Sleep touches nearly every aspect of our lives. Sleep plays an important role in many areas of teenagers’ lives, including…
08.03.18