Henry: Child death probed

Henry: Child death probed

A 5-year-old girl with a broken arm dies after visiting a Henry County urgent care clinic. Read the full article: wsbtv.com

Jackson: Hungry students

Jackson: Hungry students

Jackson County parents are launching a weekend food distribution program to help feed area children. Read the full article: Athens Banner-Herald

Elder abuse targeted

Elder abuse targeted

Southern Crescent AAA is a regional agency in west central Georgia that is targeting elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. Read the full article: Carrollton Times-Georgian

Savannah: Cooling help

Savannah: Cooling help

A Savannah businesswoman who ‘felt called’ donates an air-conditioning unit for the Feed the Hungry warehouse. Read the full article: Savannah Morning News

Ga. insurance rate hikes facing new rules

Ga. insurance rate hikes facing new rules

Sharp premium increases by Georgia health insurers will be subject to new transparency, and more public scrutiny, under changes ordered by state Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens. In making the changes, the state is following provisions in the federal health reform law. The Affordable Care Act, as the law is officially known, requires reviews of insurers’ proposed…

More muscle may lower diabetes risk

More muscle may lower diabetes risk

Having less body fat and regular exercise have been shown to reduce diabetes risk. Now a new study by UCLA scientists suggests a link between higher muscle mass and lowering the odds of developing diabetes, USA Today reports.

Salmonella sickens 8 in Ga.

Salmonella sickens 8 in Ga.

Public health officials are watching an outbreak of salmonella in papayas that has sickened eight in Georgia. Read the full article: ajc.com

Canton: Son honored

Canton: Son honored

 Angie Palcer is honoring her son Ronnie by raising awareness of Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome. Read the full article: Marietta Daily Journal

Albany: Palmyra purchase

Albany: Palmyra purchase

Phoebe Putney and the Federal Trade Commission give their arguments on the proposed purchase of Palmyra Medical Center. Read the full article: Albany Herald

Rome: Free clinic growth

Rome: Free clinic growth

A free clinic’s patient load — 2,666 patient visits in 2010 — and financial needs are increasing. Read the full article: Rome News-Tribune