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…
GDPH, ABAC hosts Health Equity Summit
Photo: The South Health District Health Promotion team organized the Health Equity Summit. Health Promotion staff: Ambreshia Allen, Alanna Lewis and Traci Gosier, Program Coordinator. TIFTON- The Georgia Department of Public Health and ABAC hosted…
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…