There were 60 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Georgia in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 4.6% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.
There were 52 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Georgia in the week ending Dec. 17, making up four% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.
As the Atlanta area has seen displays of violent crime in recent months, debates have begun over a potential split of the Buckhead neighborhood from the rest of Atlanta.
There were 22 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Georgia in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 1.7% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.
There were 33 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Georgia in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 2.5% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.
Georgia's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Dec. 3, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Northside Hospital will be building more of the new tower at its Gwinnett campus right away than previously announced, in a move that will make the Lawrenceville site the largest campus in the Northside Hospital system in 2025.
As Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) continues to grow to meet the needs of the region’s growing population, experienced leaders are taking the reins to guide a few key areas.
The University of West Georgia provides memorable experiences for those who attend one of the institution’s graduation ceremonies: from awarding honorary degrees to canine companions to students graduating remotely via robot.
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) continues to grow its commitment to bring a pipeline of new physician leaders into the region with its seventh residency program receiving initial accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Nearly 1,100 journeys into higher education culminated on Saturday, as the University of West Georgia graduated a record number of students during Fall Commencement ceremonies.