South Health District News
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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
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Lowndes County BOH Receives Healthcare Georgia Foundation Grant
The Lowndes County BOH was awarded a grant to continue working to improve birth outcomes among the “highest of the high risk” African American women in Lowndes County. Continue Reading
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Health departments receive car seat mini-grants
Ben Hill, Cook, Echols, Lowndes and Tift County Health Departments were awarded the 2014 Car Seat Mini-Grant by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Injury Prevention Program. Continue Reading
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Two Additional Flu-Related Deaths
DPH has confirmed two additional flu-related deaths in South Georgia, totaling three for the South Health District. Both of the deceased were young adults. So far in Georgia there have been 19 flu-related deaths this flu season. Continue Reading
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Flu-Related Death in South Georgia
The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed one flu-related death in South Georgia. Continue Reading
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Smokefree New Year
Planning ahead can help make your healthy resolution of a smokefree new year a reality. Continue Reading
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Make a date to vaccinate!
National Influenza (flu) Vaccination Week is December 8-14 and the Georgia Department of Public Health encourages Georgians to get their flu vaccine. Continue Reading