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…
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…
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…