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 data reveals over 70M US adults report…
ATLANTA - New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that over 70 million U.S. adults reported having a disability. Release: The CDC has released the annual update to the Disability and Health…
CDC recommends Georgians get updated COVID-19, flu vaccines
ATLANTA - The CDC recommends that Georgians get the updated COVID-19 vaccines and the updated flu vaccines for protection. Release: The CDC recommended the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines and the updated 2024-2025 flu vaccines to…
Georgia ranks in top 10 states with most…
IN OTHER NEWS - According to a new study using data from the CDC, Georgia ranks in the top 10 states with the most gun related deaths. Release: New research has revealed the states most…
Georgia reports illness linked to bearded dragon Salmonella…
ATLANTA - The CDC is investigating Salmonella infection outbreaks linked to bearded dragons that includes Georgia and eight other states. Release: A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/cotham-06-24/index.html Key Points:…
CDC warns Georgians of Salmonella outbreak linked to…
ATLANTA - The CDC releases a warning of Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers in 25 states including Georgia. Release: A CDC investigation notice regarding an outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/africana-06-24/index.html State of ResidenceNumber of Sick…
Study finds Georgia increases 41% in ADHD over…
ATLANTA - A recent study by the CDC found that Georgia has had a 41 percent increase in ADHD reports over the past two decades. Release: According to recent data by the Centers for Disease Control…
CDC releases guidance to prevent spread of infections…
ATLANTA - The CDC released a guidance for preventing the spread of infections in schools to keep children healthy and learning. Release: CDC released consolidated, evidence-based guidance for preventing the spread of infections in K-12 schools. The…
Georgia ranks in top five states with most…
ATLANTA - Data from the CDC finds that Georgia ranks in the top five states with the most babies being born prematurely. Release: Mississippi has the highest rate of babies born before 37 completed weeks…