THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
South Health District Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
VALDOSTA - Each year, approximately 245,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 women die from it. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Public Health Officials are committed to educating women…
Lowndes Horse Tests Positive for Rare Disease
VALDOSTA – A horse in Lowndes County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Public Health officials urge South Georgians to always wear mosquito spray whenever outdoors to guard against mosquito-borne illnesses no matter…
Heavy Metals Found in Popular Fruit Juices
SOURCE: CBS, Consumer Reports According to a new report released Wednesday, January 30, 2019, 45 popular fruit juices have tested positive for heavy metals. Consumer Reports reported they contained "measurable levels" of lead, arsenic, and…
Flu Shots Encouraged by Ga Dept of Public…
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Vaccinate Against Flu Georgia Department of Public Health Reminds Georgians of National Influenza Vaccination Week VALDOSTA - Last year Georgia experienced one of the worst flu seasons in recent…
CDC Warns Against Consumption of Romaine Lettuce
ATLANTA - CDC is advising that U.S. consumers not eat any romaine lettuce, and retailers and restaurants not serve or sell any, until we learn more about the outbreak. This investigation is ongoing and the…
World AIDS Day 2018; Recognizing the 30th Anniversary
VALDOSTA – World AIDS Day is a global health event held annually on December 1. The event offers an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for those living…
Cigarette Smoking Among U.S. Adults Lowest Ever Recorded
ATLANTA - Cigarette smoking has reached the lowest level ever recorded among U.S. adults, according to new data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and…
Illnesses Linked to Cake Mixes
ATLANTA - CDC, state partners, and FDA are investigating five illnesses in three states to determine if they are linked to recently recalled Duncan Hines cake mixes. More information can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/agbeni-11-18/index.html. Key…