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 recommends lowering age for pneumococcal vaccination
ATLANTA - The CDC recommends lowering the age for pneumococcal vaccination from 65 to 50 years old to give more adults protection. Release: The CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization…
CDC data finds one in five adults in…
ATLANTA - New data from the CDC finds that adult obesity prevalence remains high with one in five adults live with obesity. Release: New CDC population data from 2023 show that in 23 states more than…
CDC UPDATE: Reminder to avoid recalled deli meats
ATLANTA - The CDC Food Safety Alert announces more illnesses and death in Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats. Release: A CDC Food Safety Alert update regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections has been posted…
GA DPH awarded over $9.6M in funding to…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health was recently awarded more than $9.6 million in funding has been awarded to improve maternal health. Release: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced…
Four Georgian’s sickness linked to pet tiny turtles
ATLANTA - The CDC announces an investigation notice into the sell of illegal pet tiny turtles causing illnesses in four Georgians. Release: A CDC investigation notice regarding multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/turtles-08-24/index.html Key Points:…
New CDC data highlight improvements in youth mental…
ATLANTA - New CDC data show improvements in youth mental health but there is a need for safer and more supportive schools. Release: New CDC data released highlight improvements in mental health among some United States teens,…
CDC reports more cases, additional deaths in Listeria…
ATLANTA - A CDC issues a Food Safety Alert update regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria linked to sliced meats. Release: A CDC Food Safety Alert update regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections has been…
CDC warns Georgians of Listeria infections linked to…
ATLANTA - The CDC is investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections linked to meat sliced at Delis. Release: A CDC Investigation Notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/delimeats-7-24/index.html. Key Points:…