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…
Georgia DPH District Health Director retiring
Photo: Current District Health Director Dr. William Grow (center) was presented with a plaque thanking him for his service. He is pictured with Deputy District Health Dwain Butler (left) and incoming District Health Director Dr.…
DPH hosted a free hearing test event
VALDOSTA - The Georgia DPH's South Health District in partnership with Georgia Mobile Audiology and VSU hosted a free hearing test event. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District in conjunction with…
Georgians encouraged to fuel the future with healthy…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health recognizes National Nutrition Month with "Fuel for the Future" with healthy foods. Release: Whether it’s fueling your body with nutritious and delicious meals or ensuring that the…
GA DPH recognized by Divine 9
Photo left to right: Ronald Skrine Sr., President Valdosta Divine 9, NPHC and Member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity; Dr. William R. Grow, District Health Director South Health District; James Dean Jr., Treasurer Valdosta Divine…
DPH recognizes January as Cervical Health Awarness Month
ATLANTA - The Georgia DPH's South Health District is raising awareness by recognizing January as Cervical Health Awareness Month nationwide. Release: Cervical Health Awareness Month is recognized nationwide in January. The Georgia Department of Public…
New COVID variant reinforces need for vaccination, testing
Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is closely monitoring the emergence of a new COVID variant first detected in southern Africa. The variant has not been detected in Georgia at this time. Named…
Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine suspended
The Georgia Department of Public Health has suspended all injections of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine following the lead of the CDD and FDA. A joint statement from those agencies regarding the suspension is…