THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
CDC Transfers Hantavirus Cases to Atlanta
ATLANTA — Two hantavirus patients are being transported to Emory University’s Serious Communicable Diseases Unit in Atlanta. Release: ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has been notified by the Centers for Disease Control…
Monroe Named Clayton Health Director
CLAYTON CO. — Georgia DPH named Catharine Monroe as the new Health Director for the Clayton County Health District. Release: Atlanta, GA - The Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), Kathleen E. Toomey,…
Discover the Power of Nutrition this National Nutrition…
VALDOSTA - Each March, National Nutrition Month highlights the important role nutrition plays in supporting overall health and well-being. Release: VALDOSTA - Each March, National Nutrition Month highlights the important role nutrition plays in supporting overall…
DPH Confirms Measles Case in Georgia
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated Bryan County resident. Release: ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated Bryan County…
Georgia DPH awarded $2.8M for injury prevention
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health was recently awarded $2.8 million for injury prevention. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) was awarded $2,862,037 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).…
Valdosta DPH honors World AIDS Day 2025
VALDOSTA - The Department of Public Health in Valdosta recognizes World AIDS Day 2025 in the fight against HIV. Release: World AIDS Day is observed each year on December 1 as a time to come…
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…