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…
DPH encourages heart health during February
VALDOSTA - Georgia Department of Public Health is encouraging residents to take steps to reduce the risk for heart disease. Release: February is Heart Month and public health wants to remind everyone to take care…
DPH holds HIV Prevention event honoring NBHAAD
VALDOSTA - The DPH will be hosting a HIV Prevention Program event to recognize National Black HIV/AIDs Awareness Day (NBHAAD). Release: February 7 is recognized nationwide as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This observance is…
DPH paints the town red for AIDS awareness
VALDOSTA - South Health District Infectious Disease Program is "Painting the Town Red" to bring awareness to world AIDS Day 2022. Release: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate more than 1.1 million people…
Georgia experiencing widespread flu activity
ATLANTA - Georgians are being urged to protect themselves by getting a flu shot due to widespread activity of the virus in the state. Release: If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, do not…
Count the Kicks helps save Georgia mom’s baby
AUGUSTA - A public health campaign to track a baby's movements during pregancy called Count the Kicks helps Georgia mom save baby. Release: Vanessa Oden never expected that downloading a free app called Count the Kicks to…
Monkeypox tips on transmission prevention
ATLANTA - The Georgia DPH provides tips on how to prevent the transmission of Monkeypox as it closely monitors the outbreak in Georgia. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to closely monitor…
LCFR receives Medical First Responder License
LOWNDES CO. - The Lowndes County Fire Rescue attains an EMS Agency Licensure as a Medical First Responder Agency. Release: Lowndes County Fire Rescue (LCFR) is proud to announce they have attained EMS Agency Licensure…
COVID cases on the rise across South Georgia
VALDOSTA - As cases of COVID are on the rise across the South Health District the public is being reminded to remain attentive. Release: COVID cases are rising across the Georgia Department of Public Health’s…