VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
CDC reports on maternal vaccination effectiveness
The CDC's MMWR has released reports on maternal vaccination effectiveness and hospitalizations of infants to adolescents against COVID-19. Release: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) releases two reports…
New CDC studies on effectiveness of COVID-19 booster
The Center for Disease Control has released two reports on the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine booster over time. Release: Data from two CDC reports show COVID-19 vaccine boosters remain safe and continue to be…
CDC updates Opioid prescribing guidelines
The Center for Injury Prevention and Control is updating the Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for public comment. Release: CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control is in the process of updating the…
CDC recommends Moderna’s vaccine for 18 and up
The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' recommends the use of Moderna's vaccine for ages 18 years and older. Release: CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’…
DPH recognizes Cervical Health Awareness Month
South Health District is recognizing Cervical Health Awareness Month with information on risks and steps to be healthy. Release: Cervical Health Awareness Month is recognized nationwide in January. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South…
VSU continues following CDC COVID-19 guidelines
Valdosta State University releases COVID-19 guidelines update on their Facebook page as they continue to follow CDC guidance. Release: The CDC recently updated COVID-19 guidelines for isolation and quarantine time, which Valdosta State University, apart…
Flu or COVID-19: Determining difference not so simple
Release: Flu cases across the region are beginning to rise. As we approach peak flu season and with COVID-19 cases still being diagnosed each day across our area, many people want to know “How will…
Valdosta schools to require masks
Release: During the July Work Session of the Valdosta Board of Education, the board adopted an updated Return to School policy for the 2021-2022 school year requiring everyone on school campuses and on buses to…