VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Georgia DPH announces new District Health Director
Photo: Mark J. Eanes, MD, MBA, will join the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District as District Health Director. VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health announces Dr. Mark J. Eanes as…
Public Health Free HIV Testing
VALDOSTA— National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is recognized annually on February 7 as a way to increase HIV education, testing, community involvement, and treatment among black communities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…
Coronavirus Outbreak Has Georgia on High Alert
ATLANTA, Ga. - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is advising healthcare providers to be alert for patients who traveled to Wuhan, China and shows signs of fever and respiratory symptoms. There are currently…
Lowndes Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile
LOWNDES CO., Ga. - According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, mosquitoes in the Lowndes County area are testing positive for the West Nile Virus. There have been four samples from mosquito pools in…