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…

Salmonella infections linked to raw alfalfa sprouts

ATLANTA - The CDC warns the public of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to raw alfalfa sprouts. Release: A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/typhimurium-12-22/index.html.…

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…

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…