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…
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…
Georgia DPH celebrates National Infant Immunization Week
VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health celebrates National Infant Immunization Awareness during week-long event. Release: Families are at the heart of our communities, and their health is our priority. That's why the Georgia…
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…