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…
Opioid telehealth services reduces risk of overdose
ATLANTA - A new CDC study supports the continuation of providing telehealth services for opioid use disorder and its related care. Release: The expanded availability of opioid use disorder-related telehealth services and medications during the…
U.S. healthcare facilities face threat of fungus spreading
ATLANTA - The CDC announces an increasing threat of the spread of an emerging fungus at an alarming rate in U.S. healthcare facilities. Release: Candida auris (C. auris), an emerging fungus considered an urgent antimicrobial resistance…
OD2A program brings funding opportunities to states
ATLANTA - The CDC announces new funding opportunities for states, cities, and territories to prevent overdose deaths. Release: The CDC is announcing two new Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) under its Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program…
Whooping cough vaccine during pregnancy benefits infants
ATLANTA - A new study reveals that whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy benefits newborns for first months of life. Release: A CDC study published provides further evidence that Tdap vaccination during pregnancy helps protect newborns from whooping…
U.S. teen girls experiencing increased sadness
ATLANTA - According to new CDC data, nearly 3 in 5 U.S. teen girls feel persistently sad or hopeless—double that of boys. Release: According to new CDC data released, nearly 3 in 5 (57%) U.S.…
Staph bloodstream infections higher in minorities
ATLANTA - A new report released by the CDC found that Black and Hispanic patients on dialysis have higher rates of infections. Release: Adults on dialysis treatment for end-stage kidney disease were 100 times more…
DPH encourages heart health during February
VALDOSTA - Georgia Department of Public Health is encouraging residents to take steps to reduce the risk for heart disease. Release: February is Heart Month and public health wants to remind everyone to take care…
DPH holds HIV Prevention event honoring NBHAAD
VALDOSTA - The DPH will be hosting a HIV Prevention Program event to recognize National Black HIV/AIDs Awareness Day (NBHAAD). Release: February 7 is recognized nationwide as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This observance is…