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…
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 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…
CDC releases Listeria outbreak investigation notice
ATLANTA - The CDC has released a notice of investigation regarding the multistate outbreak of Listera infections. Release: A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/deli-11-22/index.html Key Points: Sixteen people infected…
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…