Author: Kristin Patten
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Understanding Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A outbreaks are on the rise across the southeast and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to make sure our communities understand the virus and […]
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Protect your future, get immunized this August
Public Health advocates getting vaccinated during National Immunization Awareness Month VALDOSTA – The month of August is about bringing awareness to immunizations, and the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) […]
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Back-to-School Shots Reminder: Only Days of Summer Remaining
Summer vacation is winding down and school will commence soon, but is your child completely ready to start school? Local public health officials encourage you to beat the rush and […]
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Staying safe in extreme summer heat
The summer heat is blazing across South Georgia. With the heat comes health risks and South Health District wants to encourage residents to take the proper precautions to avoid heat […]
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Protect yourself and others from “Crypto” this summer
Summer break means swimming! While it might not be fun to think about, it is important to remember that swimming might be a fun way to relax on a hot […]
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South Health District receives funding to improve pregnancy outcomes, reduce infant mortality
LOWNDES, ECHOLS and BROOKS COUNTY – The Georgia Department of Public Health was awarded funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) through its Healthy Start Initiative: Eliminating Disparities […]
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National HIV testing day events planned
VALDOSTA – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about 1.1 million people in the United States have HIV. Of those 1.1 million, approximately one in eight of […]
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Safe and healthy summer fun
ATLANTA – Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer! The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) wants it to be a safe and healthy summer for all Georgians and […]
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Exercise is important for everyone
It is easy for a person to say, “I’m not overweight so I don’t need to work out,” but that isn’t the case. It’s no secret that working out is […]
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National Infant Immunization Week observed April 27-May 4
VALDOSTA – Immunization is a shared responsibility. Vaccines are among the most successful and cost-effective public health tools available for preventing disease and death. Vaccines not only help protect our […]