On Nov. 27, Matthew Kendall’s drug addiction ended his life — he was dead, at age 35, of a heroin overdose. Read the full article: Newnan Times-Herald
Month: December 2015
The top 10 Georgia health stories of 2015
In a growing state where health-related news is happening every day, it was hard to whittle down the list. Give us your thoughts. 1. Jimmy Carter diagnosed with cancer The former U.S. president, the only Georgian ever to hold the office, announced in August that he had melanoma. But after treatment at Emory, the 91-year-old Carter,…
Memorial Health, affiliates settle billing case for $9.9M
Memorial Health and affiliates agreed to pay $9,895,043 to resolve allegations they violated the False Claims Act by submitting false claims for Medicare reimbursement based on prohibited referrals by physicians. Read the full article: Savannah Morning News
Emory researchers use virtual reality to treat vets
At Emory University, researchers are using virtual reality to treat veterans who suffered sexual abuse in the military and now have post-traumatic stress disorder. Read the full article: WABE
Report finds Georgia lags in outbreak preparedness
A report released last week found Georgia scored five out of 10 on key indicators related to preventing, detecting, diagnosing and responding to outbreaks. Read the full article: Albany Herald
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Price of drug for rare disease may skyrocket
Doctors who treat LEMS patients worry that if Catalyst, a small pharmaceutical company, gets approval to market its brand of a drug, the price will skyrocket.
CryoLife to acquire Texas heart valve company
Georgia-based CryoLife Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire On-X Life Technologies Holdings, Inc., a Texas-based, privately held mechanical heart valve company. Read the full article: Atlanta Business Chronicle
Hospital chaplain program provides spiritual aid
A clinical pastoral education program has been re-established at Memorial University Medical Center after a 10-year hiatus. Read the full article: Savannah Morning News
Most GOP voters back growing medical cannabis in Ga.
An exclusive poll released by Channel 2 Action News shows more than 60 percent of Georgia Republican voters support the growing of medical cannabis within Georgia borders. Read the full article: wsbtv.com