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…
DPH recognizes National Nutrition Month with ‘Beyond The…
VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health joins the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for National Nutrition Month. Release: Nutrition means more than simply what is served on your dinner table. Whether it is…
DPH, ABAC to host health care, resources summit…
TIFTON - The Georgia Department of Public Health and ABAC will host the second annual Health Equity Summit. Release: For the second year in a row, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District…
Georgia DPH confirms case of measles
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health confirms a case of the measles in an unvaccinated resident of the metro Atlanta Area. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case…
South Health District counties awarded Car Seat Mini-Grant
VALDOSTA - All South Health District's health departments have recently been awarded the 2024 Car Seat Mini-Grant by the Georgia DPH. Release: All 10 of South Health District’s health departments have been awarded the 2024…
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…
Georgia experiencing an uptick in COVID cases
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health is reporting an uptick in new COVID cases and hospitalizations. Release: While the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeing an uptick in new COVID cases…
Lowndes pools test positive for West Nile Virus
LOWNDES CO. - Two pools in Lowndes County have tested positive for West Nile Virus prompting residents to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses. Release: Two mosquito pools in Lowndes County have tested positive for West Nile Virus…