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…
E-cigarette sales increase with popularity climbing among youth
ATLANTA - E-cigarette sales have climbed during 2020-2022 increasing the number of brands of disposable devices and flavors. Release: A study released found that overall e-cigarette monthly unit sales increased by 46.6%—from 15.5 million units in January…
CDC Director departs agency in June
ATLANTA - The CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky announces intentions to depart the agency at the end of June. Release: CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced her intent to depart the agency at the end…
General Mills issues Gold Medal Flour recall
ATLANTA - General Mills has issued a nationwide recall of Gold Medal Bleached and Unbleached All-Purpose Flour. Release: On April 28, 2023, General Mills voluntarily issued a nationwide recall of 2-pound, 5-pound, and 10-pound bags of Gold…
CDC encourages firefighters to join national cancer registry
ATLANTA - NIOSH launches the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer to understand and reduce cancer in the fire service. Release: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through its National Institute for Occupational Safety…
CDC simplifies COVID-19 vaccine for higher risk people
ATLANTA - The CDC simplifies COVID-19 vaccine recommendations to allow more flexibility for higher risk people. Release: Following FDA regulatory action, CDC has taken steps to simplify COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and allow more flexibility for…
CDC holds EIS Conference
ATLANTA - The CDC will hold the Epidemic Intelligence Service Conference featuring 97 presentations from EIS officers investigations. Release: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will hold its annual Epidemic Intelligence Service…
Opioid telehealth services reduces risk of overdose
ATLANTA - A new CDC study supports the continuation of providing telehealth services for opioid use disorder and its related care. Release: The expanded availability of opioid use disorder-related telehealth services and medications during the…
U.S. healthcare facilities face threat of fungus spreading
ATLANTA - The CDC announces an increasing threat of the spread of an emerging fungus at an alarming rate in U.S. healthcare facilities. Release: Candida auris (C. auris), an emerging fungus considered an urgent antimicrobial resistance…