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…
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…
GA agriculture community promotes mental health care
ATLANTA - In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the GDA, DPH, and DBHDD are partnering to promote mental health resources. Release: May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA),…
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…
Monkeypox tips on transmission prevention
ATLANTA - The Georgia DPH provides tips on how to prevent the transmission of Monkeypox as it closely monitors the outbreak in Georgia. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to closely monitor…
Georgia DPH receives doses of monkeypox vaccine
ATLANTA - The Georgia DPH announces that the state has begun receiving doses of the monkeypox vaccine for high risk infection. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has begun receiving limited doses of…