South Health District News
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Walmart Flu Clinics
Local health departments have partnered with Walmart throughout South Health District to have flu clinics in their facilities to ensure community members have easy access to flu vaccinations this year. Continue Reading
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Residents encouraged to have private wells tested
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), Chemical Hazards Program released a report this week that shows elevated levels of naturally occurring arsenic in some private wells in the ten counties of Public Health’s South Health District (District 8-1). Residents that use private wells as a source of drinking water are encouraged to have their… Continue Reading
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Obesity Levels Decrease Among Georgia Children
Once known as the state with the second most obese child population in the nation, Georgia now ranks 17th nationally, signaling a significant improvement in the health of Georgia’s children. Continue Reading