Author: Courtney Sheeley
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SHD Facilities Plan to Close in Response to Irma
South Health District, the Adult Health Promotion clinic, and health departments located in Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, including the Lake Park and Hahira health departments, […]
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Confirmed Cases of Mosquito-borne Diseases
DPH has confirmed a resident tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in Ben Hill County and a horse tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Lowndes County.
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Brooks CHD Under New Leadership
Brooks County Health Department is experiencing a lot of changes as a new leader takes the reins. Dorcel Rockmore, RN, was named county nurse manager August 1.
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A Healthy Start Begins With On-Time Vaccinations
Immunizations give parents the safe, proven power to protect their children from 14 serious and potentially deadly diseases before age 2.
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Delphi Energy and Engine Management Systems Health Consultation Results Released
Atlanta (GA) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), has released the results of a health consultation conducted on the […]
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Ben Hill County Students can receive Flu Vaccine at School
Fitzgerald – Ben Hill County Health Department is part of a statewide initiative again this year to have more students vaccinated against seasonal influenza (flu) by partnering with the Ben […]
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August Brings Back-to-School Shots Reminder
Nashville – Summer vacation is winding down and back-to-school shopping has commenced. Berrien County Health Department encourages parents/guardians to ensure their children have their needed back-to-school screenings and immunizations now. […]
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Brooks County Horse Tests Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Valdosta – Public Health officials are encouraging South Georgians to wear mosquito spray whenever outdoors to guard against mosquito-borne illnesses. A horse in Brooks County has tested positive for Eastern […]
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Hospitalizations and Deaths Possibly tied to Street Drugs in Georgia
DPH has become aware of a dangerous, potentially lethal substance contained in street drugs surfacing in central and South Georgia
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Memorial Day and Mosquitoes in Georgia
ATLANTA – Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and in Georgia, the beginning of mosquito season. Avoiding mosquito bites protects you and your family from mosquito-borne illness and […]