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…
DPH begins administering COVID-19 vaccines ahead of respiratory…
ATLANTA - The Department of Public Health begins administering the COVID-19 vaccines ahead of respiratory season. Release: Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approval of last month’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices…
DPH awaiting CDC/ACIP guidance on updated COVID-19 vaccine
ATLANTA - The Department of Public Health is awaiting CDC/ACIP guidance before administering updated COVID-19 vaccine. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is awaiting CDC/ACIP recommendations and clinical guidance for administering the updated…
DPH confirms additional GA measles case
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health confirms a secondary case of measles in an unvaccinated Georgia resident. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a secondary case of measles in…
VSU, DPH, Georgia Mobile Audiology to offer free…
VALDOSTA - Valdosta State University along with DPH and Georgia Mobile Audiology will be offering free kids hearing test event this month. Release: Hearing is crucial to a child’s development. To help ensure every child…
GA DPH releases new information for obtaining Low…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health announces changes to the process for obtaining Low THC Oil cards. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health is announcing several changes to the process for obtaining…
GA DPH awarded over $2.7M to support injury…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health was recently awarded over $2.7 million to support injury prevention efforts. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) was awarded $2,778,558 from the Governor’s Office of…
Georgia DPH recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
VALDOSTA - South Health District recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month by emphasizing early detection as prevention. Release: October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is emphasizing…
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…