JEFFERSON, GA — Anna Grace Phelan, a 19-year-old TikTok creator from Jefferson, Georgia, who gained national attention for documenting her battle with brain cancer, has passed away. Her family confirmed her death…
Category: Health
Weighing the Pros and Cons of PSA Tests for Prostate Cancer Screening
Recent attention to former President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis has reignited debate around PSA testing — a common blood test used to screen for prostate cancer, the most frequently diagnosed cancer…
Fulton County Health Officials Placed on Leave After Unapproved HIV Staff Layoffs
Two senior leaders at the Fulton County Board of Health have been placed on administrative leave following the sudden layoffs of 17 staff members — many of whom were working in HIV…
Food Scanner Apps: Useful Tool or Confusing Ratings? Georgia Experts Weigh In
In today’s digital age, a growing number of consumers are using mobile apps to scan packaged foods and instantly receive a nutrition score. Whether you’re browsing the grocery aisle or cleaning out…
Federal Worker Cuts Shake Montana Town Dependent on Research Facility
The small town of Hamilton, Montana is facing economic uncertainty and social division following a wave of federal workforce cuts that have impacted one of the region’s largest employers: Rocky Mountain Laboratories,…
Hospitals Across U.S. Break Ground with Industry Firsts in Tech and Care
Health systems across the United States are achieving major firsts in innovation, transforming how care is delivered, how technology is integrated, and how patients interact with providers. From space medicine to Apple-powered…
Stephens County Hospital Containing Water Damage After Valve Malfunction
Officials at Stephens County Hospital have confirmed that the facility remains fully operational after a mechanical failure in the building’s plumbing system led to multiple leaks and localized damage earlier this week….