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Wearable health tech is everywhere. Here’s how it works best.

Wearables promise health insights, but doctors warn constant tracking can backfire. Here’s what to know before obsessing over your Garmin, Apple Watch or Oura Ring.

Gray Benko Home

5 simple ways to refresh your home (and headspace) this winter

Spending more time at home this winter? These five simple home projects can boost comfort, mood and function without a full renovation.

Georgia mother, son turn cancer battle into gifts of hope

Georgia mother, son turn cancer battle into gifts of hope

With her 15-year-old son by her side, Sabrina Bridwell underwent a series of treatments following her breast cancer diagnosis. The duo spent the past year giving back.

A Better You, sponsored by Wellstar

Celebrating Nurses - 2025 honorees

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National Nurses Month is a time to acknowledge the amazing contributions nurses make to our lives and communities. Since 2005, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has held its annual Celebrating Nurses Awards each May to honor Atlanta's top nurses. The award program recognizes & celebrates their exceptional work, bravery and outstanding achievements at a special awards reception.
Justin Connelly - Celebrating Nurses 2025

Justin Connelly, Piedmont Henry Hospital

Second generation trauma nurse goes above and beyond for his patients.

Melanie Copeland - Celebrating Nurses 2025

Melanie Copeland, Kennestone Hospital

Makes sure every new nurse knows they are valued.

April Eldridge - Celebrating Nurses 2025

April Eldridge, Wellstar Douglas

She handles pressure of nursing through prayer and self-care.

Cynthia Farmer - Celebrating Nurses 2025

Cindy Farmer, Northside Hospital Cherokee

Calm demeanor with patients comes from med/surgery nurse’s inner peace.

Jennifer Herr - Celebrating Nurses 2025

Jennifer Herr, Northeast Georgia Medical Center

Gainesville nurse’s compassion for NICU patients ‘knows no bounds’

Christine Karia - Celebrating Nurses 2025

Christine Karia, Kennestone Hospital

Her ‘commitment to her patients and her team is evident."

Kimberly Knotts - Celebrating Nurses 2025

Kimberly Knotts, Wellstar Paulding

What nurses do ‘is extraordinary,’ recipient of manager award says.

Patrick Mclead - Celebrating Nurses 2025

Patrick McLeod, Northside Hospital Duluth

Procedural nurse has ‘amazing ability’ to connect with patients

Candice Sims - Celebrating Nurses 2025

Candice Sims, Grady Memorial Hospital

Years as LPN built strong foundation for heart failure nurse,

Yuriy Soroka - Celebrating Nurses 2025

Yuriy Soroka, Wellstar North Fulton

Critical care nurse serves here and in his homeland Ukraine.

Kenosha Tillman - Celebrating Nurses 2025

Kenosha Tillman, Emory Healthcare

‘I’ve always been a natural nurturer.’

AJC Celebrating Nurses 2025

PHOTOS: 2025 Celebrating Nurses awards luncheon

For the 20th consecutive year, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has celebrated 10 of the region’s best nurses and one outstanding nurse leader.

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