South Health District News
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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