GA DPH awarded over $2.7M to support injury…

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health was awarded $2,778,558 to support injury prevention efforts across the state. Release: ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) was awarded $2,778,558 from the Governor’s…

Georgians reminding to think food safety this Thanksgiving

VALDOSTA - The Georgia DPH's South Health District is reminding Valdosta residents to prioritize food safety this Thanksgiving holiday. Release: With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the Georgia Department of Public Health's South Health District…

DPH confirms measles case in Georgia

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health announces a confirmed measles case in Georgia from an individual who was not fully vaccinated. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles…

DPH notified of EEE detection across South Georgia

VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health has been notified of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Lowndes, Irwin, and Berrien Counties. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District has received three positive…

DPH seeks public input on health block grant

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking public input on the preventive health and health services block grant. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking public comment on our…

Mosquito pool tests positive for EEE in Lowndes…

LOWNDES CO. - The Department of Public Health warns Lowndes County residents of a mosquito pool that has tested positive for EEE. Release: A mosquito pool in Lowndes County has tested positive for Eastern Equine…

GA DPH closing remaining COVID-19 drive-through testing

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health is closing all remaining COVID-19 drive-through testing sites. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is closing all remaining COVID-19 community testing sites. The last day…