Author: Courtney Sheeley
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DPH Recognizes EMS Week & Stroke Awareness Month
DPH recognizes May as Stroke Awareness Month, and this week (May 21 – 27) as Annual EMS Week. In combination, DPH recognizes that without Emergency Medical Services, treating stroke quickly – critical to preventing permanent brain damage – would not be possible.
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Georgia’s Early Childhood Vaccination Rates Among Nation’s Highest
Georgia is leading the country with above average early childhood vaccinations with 75.6 percent of children 19-35 months old protected, compared to national averages of 72.2 percent for the 7-vaccine series.
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Environmental Health Rules for Adoption
Local Environmental Health rules for adoption.
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Georgia HIV Infections Drop 6% Annually for Six Years
According to a recent analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Georgia is among eight states whose infection rate dropped significantly during the six-year period.
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E-Cigarette Use Among Youth: A Public Health Threat
DPH is urging caution about the use and exposure of children and youth to electronic nicotine delivery systems, including electronic cigarettes. The U.S. Surgeon General issued a report this week on the dangers of electronic nicotine delivery systems saying “nicotine-containing products are unsafe for youth.”
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Older Driver Safety Awareness Week
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) recommends older drivers and their families take time to talk about individual challenges and limitations of driving.
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Quit Tobacco Today
Tobacco use is the No. 1 preventable cause of death in Georgia, yet many Georgians still use tobacco, tobacco products or electronic nicotine devices.
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Parent Education Program hosted by Brooks CHD
Brooks County Health Department is hosting a Parent Education Program about Understanding Today’s Youth Culture on Tuesday, November 15. Dinner will be provided to all registrants that attend.
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Food Safety
This year’s NFSM campaign will focus on protecting against some of the leading causes of foodborne illness – Norovirus and Hepatitis A.