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…

DPH notified of EEE detection across South Georgia

VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health has been notified of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Lowndes, Irwin, and Berrien Counties. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District has received three positive…

DPH seeks public input on health block grant

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking public input on the preventive health and health services block grant. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking public comment on our…

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…

DPH to hold WIC Farmers Markets in Valdosta,…

VALDOSTA - The Georgia DPH's South Health District will be holding the annual WIC Farmers Markets across the district. Release: Warm weather means it’s time to enjoy delicious South Georgia fruits and vegetables. To ensure…