A dispute over how Georgia law should be interpreted has advanced practice registered nurses warning that patients in rural communities could lose access to medical care if the issue is not resolved.
AdventHealth Redmond has named Rebekkah “Reba” Lackey as the recipient of its first-quarter 2026 DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, an international recognition honoring nurses who provide exceptional care and compassion to patients and their families.
The Department of Veterans Affairs says thousands of Veterans who rely on prosthetic limbs should soon receive them faster after the agency streamlined its purchasing process.
According to the VA, previous procurement rules required all prosthetic limb orders to be approved by a contracting officer, adding several weeks to delivery times. On April 22, 2026, VA Secretary Doug Collins exempted about 95 percent of prosthetic limb orders from that review process.
The change allows local purchasing agents to order directly from local suppliers when prosthetic limb prices are already set by Medicare. VA officials say that removes unnecessary review steps where no price negotiation is needed.
The VA says the changes have already reduced wait times by about 10 days. Once fully implemented nationwide, the department expects average delivery times to fall by more than 40 percent, from 94 days to 54 days.
“Every day counts for Veterans,” Collins said, adding that the changes are aimed at helping clinicians and procurement teams provide prosthetic care faster.
More than 45,000 Veterans receive major limb loss care through the VA each year.
AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Trion has moved to a new location and is now operating as AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Summerville.
The practice began seeing patients at its new location on May 18, 2026, inside AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care & Urgent Care at Summerville. The office is located in the Ingles shopping center at 9777 Rome Boulevard in Summerville.
Patients will continue receiving care from the same trusted providers, cardiologist Himanshu Patel, MD, and Lori Brady, NP-C. The practice’s phone and fax numbers will remain the same.
Scott Hill, vice president of physician enterprise, said AdventHealth is committed to making high-quality, whole-person care convenient and accessible for the communities it serves. Hill said the move allows the cardiology team to continue serving patients in Chattooga County from a new, convenient location.
Patients may schedule appointments or contact the office by calling 706-368-8500.
AdventHealth Gordon has opened a new Milk Depot in Calhoun to help expand access to donor breast milk for premature and medically fragile infants across Northwest Georgia.
Governor Brian Kemp has signed legislation expanding access to medical cannabis in Georgia.
Atrium Health Floyd recently joined community leaders, local organizations, and first responders for a Flagpole Dedication Ceremony at its freestanding emergency department in Chattooga County, highlighting the healthcare system’s longstanding commitment to the community it has served for more than 80 years.
Atrium Health Floyd has selected Sarah Husser to lead the FloydSpirit Foundation, the newly rebranded name for Atrium Health Floyd’s former Floyd Healthcare Foundation. The foundation serves as the system’s fundraising and “friend-raising” arm, supporting programs and resources that strengthen care and expand community health initiatives tied to Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center and its affiliates.