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’s EHDI Coordinator honored with excellence in performance…
VALDOSTA - The EHDI Coordinator for the Georgia DPH’s South Health District was honored with the EHDI Excellence in Performance Award. Release: Catina Everett, who serves as the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Coordinator…
Georgia DPH announces appointment of new Fulton County…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health announces the appointment of the new Health Director for Fulton County. Release: The Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health, Kathleen E. Toomey, M.D., M.P.H., is…
DPH encourages Valdosta residents to get flu shot
VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is encouraging Valdosta residents to get the flu shot. Release: Flu season is almost here, and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health…
Georgia DPH confirms measles case in a Georgia…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health confirms measles case in a Georgia resident who may have exposed others. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated resident…
DPH awaiting CDC/ACIP guidance on updated COVID-19 vaccine
ATLANTA - The Department of Public Health is awaiting CDC/ACIP guidance before administering updated COVID-19 vaccine. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is awaiting CDC/ACIP recommendations and clinical guidance for administering the updated…
DPH confirms sixth measles case of 2025
ATLANTA - The Georgia DPH confirms a sixth measles case of 2025 involving an unvaccinated family member of previous case. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a sixth case of measles…
DPH shares mosquito-borne illness prevention tips for a…
ATLANTA - Georgia DPH shares tips to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses and reduce breeding areas to stay safe this summer. Release: As temperatures rise, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to remind…
DPH confirms fourth measles case in Georgia
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health urges vaccinations while confirming a fourth measles case in Georgia in 2025. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in an…