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 expands COVID-19 vaccine use for children
ATLANTA - The CDC has expanded the use of COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 through 11 years. Release: CDC’s Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., signed a decision memo expanding the use of updated…
South Health District encouraging mammograms
VALDOSTA - The South Health District is recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month by reminding women to schedule a mammogram appointment now. Release: Nearly 10 million cancer screenings were missed in the United States due to…
Food safety alert for brie, camembert cheeses
ATLANTA - The CDC has released a food safety alert regarding Georgia and five other states for Listeria found in brie and camembert cheeses. Release: A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria…
Low percentage of children with sickle cell anemia…
ATLANTA - According to a CDC study, less than half of children aged 2–16 years with sickle cell anemia received the recommended screening. Release: According to a new CDC Vital Signs report, less than half of children…
Report shows majority of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable
ATLANTA - The MMRCs latest data helps to identify the causes for pregnancy-related deaths to better protect moms in the United States. Release: More than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths were preventable, according to 2017-2019 data from Maternal…
U.S. added to WHO list for poliovirus transmission
ATLANTA - The CDC announces that the United States has been added to the WHO's list of countries for transmitting poliovirus. Release: CDC announced that polioviruses found in New York, both from the case of paralytic…
South Health District offering new COVID-19 boosters
VALDOSTA - Starting Thursday, Sept. 8 the Moderna/Pfizer COVID-19 bivalent boosters will be offered at all South Health District Health Departments. Release: All South Health District Health Departments will begin offering Moderna/Pfizer COVID-19 bivalent boosters…
CDC streamlines COVID-19 guidelines
ATLANTA - The CDC has released new guidelines to help people protect themselves and others better against COVID-19 exposure. Release: CDC is streamlining its COVID-19 guidance to help people better understand their risk, how to…