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…
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…
DPH confirms measles case in Georgia
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health announces a confirmed measles case in Georgia from an individual who was not fully vaccinated. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles…
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…
GA DPH investigates possible applesauce pouch lead poisoning
ATLANTA - The GA Department of Public Health investigates potential cases of lead poisoning from recalled cinnamon applesauce pouch products. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is investigating several potential cases of high blood lead…
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…