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…
Georgia women urged to prioritize health during Cervical…
VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health is urging women during Cervical Cancer Awareness to prioritize health care. Release: January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health…
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…
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…