Georgia experiencing an uptick in COVID cases

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health is reporting an uptick in new COVID cases and hospitalizations. Release: While the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeing an uptick in new COVID cases…

DPH seeks public comments on health grant

ATLANTA - The Georgia DPH seeks public comments on the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant for the fiscal year 2023. Release:  The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking public comment on our…

DPH hosted a free hearing test event

VALDOSTA - The Georgia DPH's South Health District in partnership with Georgia Mobile Audiology and VSU hosted a free hearing test event. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District in conjunction with…

DPH encourages heart health during February

VALDOSTA - Georgia Department of Public Health is encouraging residents to take steps to reduce the risk for heart disease. Release: February is Heart Month and public health wants to remind everyone to take care…

DPH holds HIV Prevention event honoring NBHAAD

VALDOSTA - The DPH will be hosting a HIV Prevention Program event to recognize National Black HIV/AIDs Awareness Day (NBHAAD). Release: February 7 is recognized nationwide as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This observance is…

South Health District: Spread cheer, not flu

VALDOSTA - The Georgia DPH recognizes National Influenza Vaccination Week with a reminder to everyone on the importance of flu vaccines. Release: The holiday season is here. That means more time to spend with your…

Georgia experiencing widespread flu activity

ATLANTA - Georgians are being urged to protect themselves by getting a flu shot due to widespread activity of the virus in the state. Release: If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, do not…