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…
Diabetes surge in U.S. could impact people under…
ATLANTA - A future surge in diabetes could dramatically impact people under the age of 20 in the United States. Release: The number of young people under age 20 with diabetes in the United States…
CDC awards over $3B to improve public health
ATLANTA - The CDC award over $3 Billion to improve the United States Public Health Workforce and Infrastructure. Release: CDC is awarding $3.2 billion to help state, local, and territorial jurisdictions across the United States strengthen their…
DPH paints the town red for AIDS awareness
VALDOSTA - South Health District Infectious Disease Program is "Painting the Town Red" to bring awareness to world AIDS Day 2022. Release: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate more than 1.1 million people…
Study finds over 3M youth use tobacco products
ATLANTA - An FDA and CDC study found that more than 3 million youth in the U.S. reported using a tobacco product in 2022. Release: A study released from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 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…