Author: Kristin Patten
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National Public Health Week 2022 Recognized
Public Health Is Where You Are Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Heath District wants to recognize the hard work of our public health staff this National Public Health Week. […]
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Celebrate A World Of Flavors This Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month recognized in March Eating healthy doesn’t need to be boring. Trying foods from a variety of cultures is a fun and inclusive way to introduce new, healthy, […]
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February is Heart Month
Protect Your Heart From More Than Heartbreak VALDOSTA – Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the nation’s leading killer of both men and women across all racial and ethnic groups. February is […]
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DPH Does Not Recommend Employers Require Negative COVID-19 Tests To Return To Work
VALDOSTA – Local Public Health officials want to remind employers that it is not recommended to require a negative COVID-19 test before allowing employees to return to work after they […]
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January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical Health Awareness Month is recognized nationwide in January. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to remind residents of the steps they can take to be […]
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COVID Cases Rising Across Region
VALDOSTA – COVID cases are on the rise as the nation battles the newest surge. Omicron is spreading rapidly and that includes the 10 counties served by the Georgia Department […]
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DPH Urges Georgians NOT to Go to Hospital Emergency Departments for COVID Testing
Atlanta – To help keep hospital emergency departments open to treat medical emergencies, individuals seeking COVID testing should not go to hospital emergency departments, unless they are experiencing severe COVID-19 […]
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COVID-19, Flu Do Not Take A Holiday
VALDOSTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to remind everyone that COVID-19 and the flu do not take a holiday, and neither should your precautions. […]
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Unlicensed Restaurants Risk to Public Health
Social media continues to gain popularity as a platform for promoting and conducting business. This trend has also led to an increase in unlicensed restaurants, which are typically operated out of […]
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Flu or COVID-19?
Determining Difference Not So Simple VALDOSTA – Flu cases across the region are beginning to rise. As we approach peak flu season and with COVID-19 cases still being diagnosed […]