Author: Kristin Patten
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Protecting your heart in more than relationships
VALDOSTA – February may be the month of love, but did you know that February is also American Heart Month? While most people are focused on protecting their hearts in […]
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Public Health hosts free HIV testing events
Recognizes National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day VALDOSTA – National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is recognized annually on February 7 as a way to increase HIV education, testing, community involvement, and […]
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Public health staff receive car seat safety certifications
VALDOSTA – Staff with the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District focused their skills on child car seat safety this month. Eight staff members from across the 10-county […]
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STATE NEWS: DPH Release of Coronavirus Information
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health, in consultation with the CDC, is evaluating patient information received from healthcare providers about potential cases of coronavirus. To date, DPH has […]
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Georgia Counties Share Car Seat Mini Grant
Buckle Up Right, Every Trip, Every Time ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s (DPH), Injury Prevention Program, Child Occupant Safety Project, is pleased to announce the 2019 recipients […]
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Sick? Stay home!
Children and adults should stay home when sick to prevent flu spread Flu season typically runs from October to May and peaks from December to February. That means South Georgia […]
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January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical Health Awareness Month is recognized nationwide in January. This January, public health officials want you to know there’s a lot you can do to prevent cervical cancer. All women […]
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Public health offering free well testing following sewage spill
VALDOSTA – Following the 7.5-million-gallon sewage spill next to Sugar Creek earlier this month, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District will be providing free private well testing […]
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Widespread Flu in Georgia
Protect Yourself and Prevent the Spread of Flu ATLANTA – If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, do not wait any longer. Flu is widespread throughout Georgia. Nationwide, […]
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Free tetanus, hepatitis A vaccines offered in wake of storm
IRWIN, BEN HILL AND TURNER COUNTY, Ga. – The Irwin, Ben Hill and Turner County Health Departments are offering free tetanus and hepatitis A vaccinations for all responders and volunteers […]