Georgians reminding to think food safety this Thanksgiving

VALDOSTA - The Georgia DPH's South Health District is reminding Valdosta residents to prioritize food safety this Thanksgiving holiday. Release: With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the Georgia Department of Public Health's South Health District…

Georgia DPH recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month

VALDOSTA - South Health District recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month by emphasizing early detection as prevention. Release: October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is emphasizing…

GDPH urges Georgians to get Flu vaccination

VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health is urging all residents to get vaccinated for the Flu at South Health District. Release: As flu season begins, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health…

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…