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 finds one in five adults in…
ATLANTA - New data from the CDC finds that adult obesity prevalence remains high with one in five adults live with obesity. Release: New CDC population data from 2023 show that in 23 states more than…
CDC UPDATE: Reminder to avoid recalled deli meats
ATLANTA - The CDC Food Safety Alert announces more illnesses and death in Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats. Release: A CDC Food Safety Alert update regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections has been posted…
GA DPH awarded over $9.6M in funding to…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health was recently awarded more than $9.6 million in funding has been awarded to improve maternal health. Release: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced…
Four Georgian’s sickness linked to pet tiny turtles
ATLANTA - The CDC announces an investigation notice into the sell of illegal pet tiny turtles causing illnesses in four Georgians. Release: A CDC investigation notice regarding multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/turtles-08-24/index.html Key Points:…
New CDC data highlight improvements in youth mental…
ATLANTA - New CDC data show improvements in youth mental health but there is a need for safer and more supportive schools. Release: New CDC data released highlight improvements in mental health among some United States teens,…
CDC reports more cases, additional deaths in Listeria…
ATLANTA - A CDC issues a Food Safety Alert update regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria linked to sliced meats. Release: A CDC Food Safety Alert update regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections has been…
CDC warns Georgians of Listeria infections linked to…
ATLANTA - The CDC is investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections linked to meat sliced at Delis. Release: A CDC Investigation Notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/delimeats-7-24/index.html. Key Points:…
Georgians urged not to eat Diamond Shruumz products
ATLANTA - Georgians are being urged not to eat Diamond Shruumz products because they may contain psychoactive compounds. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and…