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…
Health Officials Share Tips to Reduce Mosquito Risks…
VALDOSTA — Health officials say simple prevention steps can reduce mosquito-borne illness risks. Release: VALDOSTA – Warmer weather means more time spent outdoors across South Georgia, but it also means mosquito season has arrived. 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,…
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 offers tips to keep your Thanksgiving feast…
VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health is offering tips to keep your Thanksgiving holiday feast healthy and delicious. Release: As Thanksgiving approaches, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is encouraging…
DPH’s EHDI Coordinator honored with excellence in performance…
VALDOSTA - The EHDI Coordinator for the Georgia DPH’s South Health District was honored with the EHDI Excellence in Performance Award. Release: Catina Everett, who serves as the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Coordinator…
Georgia DPH announces appointment of new Fulton County…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health announces the appointment of the new Health Director for Fulton County. Release: The Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health, Kathleen E. Toomey, M.D., M.P.H., is…