Health

Researchers from Georgia Southern University's Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health have discovered a positive trend in adolescent liver health, with declining levels of a key biomarker for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), signaling the success of public health interventions.

As respiratory virus season peaks, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Southeast Health District urges residents to stay protected through vaccination and preventive measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, flu, and RSV.

Researchers at Georgia Southern University, led by biochemistry professor Mark dela Cerna, Ph.D., have discovered molecules that inhibit a key metastasis-causing protein, offering a potential breakthrough in cancer treatment.

Momentum for Medicaid expansion in Georgia is growing as bipartisan support begins to emerge, with advocates hopeful that Senate Bill 50 could help bridge the state's health insurance coverage gap for low-income residents.

Georgia Southern University has opened DYNTL, a new on-campus dental clinic providing affordable and convenient dental care through health services for students, faculty, and staff. Offering services like cleanings, restorative treatments, Invisalign®, and AI-assisted diagnostics, DYNTL ensures accessible, high-quality care without the need to leave campus.

February is Heart Health Awareness Month, putting heart disease, sometimes known as "the silent killer" on full blast. To raise awareness and funds for healthy hearts in Bulloch County, Statesboro Family YMCA held its second annual Statesboro Heart Run in honor of this critical commemoration on Saturday, February 8, 2025.

East Georgia Regional Medical Center proudly recognizes Janet Choudhury, clinic receptionist at East Georgia Gastroenterology Institute, as our October 2024 Employee of the Month for her exceptional dedication to patient care and teamwork.

The Georgia Department of Public Health, in partnership with Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp, is launching a voluntary training program to help EMS personnel identify and assist potential victims of human trafficking.

Optim Medical Center–Screven in Sylvania was honored with the prestigious Patient Safety and Quality Award at the Georgia Hospital Association's Patient Safety and Quality Summit for its innovative "Chest Pain Train" project, which significantly improved cardiac care by reducing door-to-electrocardiogram times in the emergency room.

The Teal House recently announced that Dr. Chelsea Mikell will be stepping into the role of Medical Director following Dr. James Hiller, who has served in this vital role since 2013.