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’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…