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…

Mosquito pool tests positive for EEE in Lowndes…

LOWNDES CO. - The Department of Public Health warns Lowndes County residents of a mosquito pool that has tested positive for EEE. Release: A mosquito pool in Lowndes County has tested positive for Eastern Equine…

GA DPH closing remaining COVID-19 drive-through testing

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health is closing all remaining COVID-19 drive-through testing sites. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is closing all remaining COVID-19 community testing sites. The last day…

Extreme heat raises health concerns in Georgia

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health urges Georgians to stay cool, hydrated, and informed during the recent high temperatures. Release: With temperatures expected to be in the high 90’s throughout the state for…

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…