AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new report from Augusta University shows Georgia is the second lowest state for adults with health insurance, among other findings.

It's common for young people leaving jails and prisons to end up back behind bars, often after lapses related to untreated ...

Valentino Valdez was given his birth certificate, his Social Security card, a T-shirt, and khaki pants when he was released from a Texas prison in 2019 at age 21. But he didn't have health insurance, ...

A Georgia Democratic lawmaker is pushing for stricter gun safety laws to stem a tide of violence like the mass shooting last ...

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns announce Feb. 3 Republican school safety legislative platform following Barrow County school ...

Georgia's state House speaker wants a statewide student database of disciplinary, mental health and law enforcement ...

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns has introduced a comprehensive school safety plan to the legislature, aiming to prevent tragedies like the mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County last ...

KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

Public health proposals in the Georgia legislature include home health support for more expectant parents, certification for community health workers, and an easier way for doctors credentialed in ...

The launch of the nation's 988 mental health hotline did not coincide with significant and equitable growth in the ...

CSRA (WJBF)– Teachers ad bus drivers mental health has a big impact on their lives and students’ lives. According to several studies and reports, teaching is one of the most stressful jobs in ...

Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is associated with a shorter life expectancy and a greater risk of mental health issues, according to a new study of more than 30,000 ...