Universities’ outbreaks widen measles risk in S.C.
(SRN NEWS/REUTERS) – South Carolina’s health department on Tuesday reported 646 measles cases tied to…
Country’s flu activity fell for a second week
(SRN NEWS/AP) – The flu season appears to be waning with two straight weeks of…
House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders
SRN NEWS/AP) – In a rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation Thursday that…
Cumming pediatrician: 2 children hospitalized with the flu
A Cumming pediatric practice is reporting an unusually severe flu season, with at least two…
Drugmakers plan to raise prices on 350 medicines
(SRN NEWS/REUTERS) – Drugmakers plan to raise prices on at least 350 branded medications including…
Flu cases rise across U.S. as holiday travel fuels spread
(SRN NEWS/REUTERS) – Flu cases are climbing across the U.S. amid holiday travel and gatherings,…
NGMC Gville/Ga. Heart Institute milestone
The heart surgery team at NGMC Gainesville this week completed its 30th implant of an…
Report: U.S. to drop childhood vaccine recommendations
(SRN NEWS/REUTERS) – The U.S. plans to scale back public health recommendations for most childhood…
Respiratory illnesses increasing in Ga.
(GA. NEWS NETWORK) Respiratory illnesses are on the rise in the Peach State. The CDC…
NGHS adds six new trainees to its heart care team
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is strengthening its heart care team with the addition of…