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 Confirms Seventh Georgia Measles Case of 2026
ATLANTA – Georgia health officials confirm measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident with no known travel or exposure history. Release: ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated resident…
South Health District Highlights Importance of Lifelong Immunizations
VALDOSTA — The South Health District is encouraging Georgians to stay current on recommended vaccines during National Immunization Awareness Month. Release: VALDOSTA – As students return to the classroom and families settle into a new school…
Layne Harrell Appointed Director of Nursing
VALDOSTA — South Health District has appointed Layne Harrell as Director of Nursing, overseeing clinical operations across ten counties. Release: VALDOSTA, GA – South Health District is proud to announce the appointment of Layne Harrell, MSN,…
Health Officials Share Tips to Reduce Mosquito Risks…
VALDOSTA — Health officials say simple prevention steps can reduce mosquito-borne illness risks. Release: VALDOSTA – Warmer weather means more time spent outdoors across South Georgia, but it also means mosquito season has arrived. The…
CDC Transfers Hantavirus Cases to Atlanta
ATLANTA — Two hantavirus patients are being transported to Emory University’s Serious Communicable Diseases Unit in Atlanta. Release: ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has been notified by the Centers for Disease Control…
Monroe Named Clayton Health Director
CLAYTON CO. — Georgia DPH named Catharine Monroe as the new Health Director for the Clayton County Health District. Release: Atlanta, GA - The Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), Kathleen E. Toomey,…
CDC awards over $3B to improve public health
ATLANTA - The CDC award over $3 Billion to improve the United States Public Health Workforce and Infrastructure. Release: CDC is awarding $3.2 billion to help state, local, and territorial jurisdictions across the United States strengthen their…
CDC requests President’s FY 2023 Budget
The CDC made a budget request for the President's FY 2023 budget to address public health challenges and to alleviate economic costs. Release: The Biden Administration released the President’s FY 2023 budget. The Centers for Disease…