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…
Atlanta woman convicted of neglect, exploitation
ATLANTA - An Atlanta woman was convicted for neglect and exploitation of the disabled and elderly with unlicensed personal care home. Release: Attorney General Chris Carr announced the successful conviction of Michelle Oliver on one…
Medicaid continues coverage after PHE extension
ATLANTA - The Georgia DHS and DCH urge Medicaid recipients to update their account information and communication preferences. Release: On Friday, the Biden Administration announced the official extension of the federal public health emergency (PHE)…
DCH Commissioner announced as member of Leadership Georgia…
Release: DCH Commissioner Caylee Noggle has been announced as a member of the Leadership Georgia Class of 2022. Please see the announcement on Facebook. This program is a year-long commitment consisting of five 2.5-day events scheduled in…
DCH extends postpartum Medicaid to six months
Release: CMS Approves Georgia’s Postpartum Medicaid Extension for New Mothers APRIL 21, 2021 Atlanta, GA - Recently, Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) announced the state’s “Georgia Postpartum Extension” section…
GA Medicaid providers to be reimbursed for COVID-19…
Release: COVID-19 Vaccine Reimbursement Information for Georgia Medicaid Providers DECEMBER 17, 2020 The Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Advisory…
GA completes infection control surveys in nursing homes
Release: Atlanta, GA – On July 31, 2020, Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) announced that the Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD) of DCH has completed onsite infection control surveys for…