
AJC Pulse Magazine

‘Skin care in a can’: How TikTok turned sardines into a viral beauty trend
Sardines are going viral on social media as a skin-care trend. A Georgia expert explains their potential benefits for skin health and what claims may be overblown.

What parents need to know about Trump’s proposed changes to childhood vaccines
Georgia doctors are raising concerns about President Trump’s proposed changes to the childhood vaccine schedule and what it could mean for families.
How much coffee is good for you? Here’s what new research says.
How much coffee is too much? Doctors break down the latest research on coffee, caffeine and potential health benefits for your heart, liver and brain.
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Celebrating Nurses - 2026 honorees


From calling to career: The AJC honors 2026’s top nurses
For the 21st consecutive year, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is celebrating 10 of the region’s best nurses and one outstanding nurse leader.

Robin Burse, Grady Health System
The professional practice manager has helped to restore confidence and community to nursing at Grady Memorial Hospital.

Clayton Cooper, Piedmont Athens Regional
Clayton Cooper, a nurse in the Emergency Department at Piedmont Athens Hospital, not only cared for a family suffering burns from a fire; he gave them a car.

Angela Edgar, Northside Hospital Cherokee
Her mother died when she was 17. But the nurses who stood beside her family during those final months left an imprint that would shape the course of her life.

Jennifer Fleenor, Northside Hospital Atlanta
After decades helping patients, nurse clinician Jennifer Fleenor added a leadership role for a group of nurses that seeks to improve retention and best practices at Northside.

Maggie Henson, Wellstar Douglas Medical Center
Diagnosed with diabetes at age 2, Henson guides patients through some of their most overwhelming moments, helping them see that a full, joyful life is still within reach.

Shirley Ifill, Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Shirley Ifill saw firsthand what it took to be a nurse, then became one in her 50s.

Tamika Johnson, Northeast Georgia Health System
Charge nurse creates meal support program for families at the bedside of their loved ones

Emily Kitchens, Grady Health System
The cardiovascular ICU nurse “sees the person behind the diagnosis and takes the time to understand their physical needs, fears, concerns and emotions.”

Heather McNeal, Northeast Georgia Health System
The surgical trauma ICU nurse manager created bereavement boxes of keepsakes to give to families of patients who don’t survive.

Eve Milner, Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
At Wellstar West Georgia in LaGrange, a former hospital vice president is changing heart failure care by helping patients secure housing, benefits and stability.

Emily Rakestraw, Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Bartow County native Emily Rakestraw knew she wanted a career that combined her love of medicine with her desire to help others....
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4 sunscreen mistakes dermatologists want you to stop making
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Is soccer really one of the healthiest sports? A Georgia doctor weighs in.
From heart health to fitness and mental wellbeing, an Emory expert explains how recreational soccer can offer unique benefits for adults of all ages.
A return to school puts health screenings, vaccines in the spotlight
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