South Health District News
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National Better Hearing and Speech Month
May’s Better Hearing and Speech Month is the ideal time for parents, spouses, and the general public to learn how to recognize the early signs of hearing problems. Continue Reading
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Asthma Awareness Month
There are 25.5 million Americans living with asthma, a disease affecting the lungs, causing repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. Continue Reading
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National Infant Immunization Week
DPH urges all Georgians to protect infants from vaccine-preventable diseases by getting them vaccinated on time, every time. Continue Reading
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Is your teenager up-to-date on their vaccines?
Before your child heads off to summer camp or vacation this year, make sure they are up-to-date on their immunizations, especially pertussis and meningitis! Continue Reading
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Smoke Free Campus
Tobacco use will be prohibited on all Georgia public college campuses, including Valdosta State University. Continue Reading
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World TB Day 2014
This World TB Day, we call for further collaboration to find and treat TB. Continue Reading
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Every 10 minutes, someone in this country dies from colorectal cancer, a cancer that can be prevented. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers and most common causes of death from cancer in Georgia. Continue Reading
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Potential Phone Scam
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) encourages Georgia residents to be extremely cautious when participating in health-related telephone surveys. Continue Reading
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Babies Can’t Wait Public Comment Period
BCW invites interested persons to participate in a 60-day public comment period for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2014 Annual State Application under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Fiscal Policies. Continue Reading
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Nutrition Screening needed for entry into Georgia schools
When entering a Georgia school for the first time, parents will need to ensure their child receives a nutrition screening when getting their ear, eye and dental check. Continue Reading