Jayla Whitfield

HEALTH October 1, 2021

Nursing programs struggle to keep up amid a nationwide shortage of nurses

Hospitals nationwide are dealing with a shortage of nurses, and nursing schools don't have enough educators to keep up.

Remembering 9/11: 20 Years Later September 13, 2021

Flight 93 memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, honors those killed in 9/11 crash

Nearly 20 years ago Flight 93 crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The plane was hijacked by terrorists and their final destination was believed to be the U.S Capitol.

Coronavirus September 7, 2021

COVID-19 surge forcing funeral homes to rely on mobile morgues as body count rises

Morgues have to be able to support COVID-related deaths and everything else including homicides and drug deaths. States including Alabama, Florida and North Carolina now have mobile morgues on standby. 

Coronavirus August 20, 2021

Latest COVID wave surging as hospitals struggle to find beds for all patients

As the coronavirus surges nationwide hospitals are struggling to keep up. This is the third wave of the virus that's impacted the hospital system.

Georgia August 5, 2021

Cargo ship grounded off Georgia leaking oil during salvage: 'Worse-case scenario'

The Golden Ray cargo ship at St. Simon sound is leaking oil near one of the largest ports in the country.

Georgia July 23, 2021

COVID-19 case surge triggers stronger hiring demand for EMS workers

Paramedics are on the front line of the pandemic and they are a necessity. However, officials say as training requirements increase the pay for many EMS workers is not enough. Local and rural communities are feeling the impact the most.

US July 6, 2021

Alabama closes COVID vaccine sites as state demand plateaus

According to the Biden administration, the holiday was supposed to represent independence from the virus but some states have less than 50% of their population vaccinated.

Coronavirus May 10, 2021

Summer camps making comeback after coronavirus-era shutdowns

Over 40% of day camps and 80% of overnight camps had to close their doors last year due to the pandemic. The CDC released new guidance for summer camps to follow amid the pandemic.

Coronavirus March 5, 2021

Atlanta food forest becomes a resource for those in need amid the pandemic

Millions of Americans live in food deserts across the country. These are known as areas without affordable and healthy food nearby.

History February 19, 2021

Coronavirus pandemic forces Black churches to adapt to new way of worship

Even as America celebrates Black History Month, the coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll on minority communities.