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Community Unites for Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Download Here Albany, GA – With over 10,000 reported incidents, Lithium-Ion (Li-ION) battery failures pose a growing threat to our community. In response, the Southwest Health District has partnered with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and NOBLE to host two free training classes: BatteryIQ – Awareness & Operations Response to Battery Emergencies and Lithium-Ion…
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13 Counties in the Southwest Health District Awarded Car Seat Mini Grant
Buckle Up Right, Every Trip, Every Time Download Here Albany, GA – Several counties in the Southwest Health District, including Baker, Calhoun, Colquitt, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Thomas, and Worth, were awarded the 2024 Car Seat Mini-Grant by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Injury Prevention Program. Through the Mini-Grant, the…
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Winter Weather Preparedness – The 4 P’s
Download Here Albany, GA- As we prepare for the impending subfreezing temperatures, it is crucial to focus on the “4 P’s” to ensure the well-being of individuals, pets, infrastructure, and plant life during cold weather. Please take note of the following guidelines: By adhering to these guidelines, we can collectively mitigate the potential risks associated…
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Southwest Health District will be Closed on January 9, 2024, Due to Severe Weather
Click Here to Download Albany, GA— Out of an abundance of caution, all Southwest Health District facilities will be closed on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, due to the potential for severe weather. Offices will reopen on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at their regular scheduled hours. COVID-19 testing is available 24/7 at the Dougherty County Health…
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Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Unavailable in the Southwest Health District in Observance of Veterans Day
PRESS RELEASE November 09, 2023 Download File Albany, GA— The Southwest Health District wishes to inform the community that drive-through COVID-19 testing services will not be available Friday, November 10, 2023, in observance of Veterans Day. In honor of this important national holiday, the health district will be closed, and drive-through testing services will be…
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Southwest Health District Reminds Residents to Reduce Mosquito Bites and Prevent Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Press Release July 5, 2023 Download File Southwest HealthDistrict Reminds Residents to Reduce Mosquito Bites and Prevent Mosquito-BorneDiseases Albany, GA— The Southwest Health District is encouraging residents to take proactive measures to protect themselves, their families, and their communities by reducing mosquito bites and preventing mosquito-borne diseases. Mosquito-borne diseases, such as West Nile virus,…
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Southwest Georgia Public Health District Joins Greater Than AIDS / Walgreens in National HIV Testing Day Community Partnership
Press Release June 26, 2023 Download PDF Southwest Georgia Public Health District Joins Greater Than AIDS / Walgreens in National HIV Testing Day Community Partnership FREE HIV TESTING & INFORMATION, MONDAY, JUNE 27TH, FROM 10 AM TO 3 PM AT WALGREENS, 300 N SLAPPEY BLVD., ALBANY, GA 31701 WHAT: On National HIV Testing Day,…
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Decatur County Health Department is Closing Due to Severe Weather
Press Release June 15, 2023 Decatur County Health Department is Closing Due to Severe Weather Albany, GA— The Decatur County Health Department will be closing on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. due to power outages caused by severe weather. The Decatur County Health Department will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023,…
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COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing Services Remain Free in the Southwest Health District
Press Release May 8, 2023 COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing Services Remain Free in the Southwest Health District Albany, GA— The Southwest Health District will continue to offer COVID-19 vaccines and COVID-19 testing after the federal government allows the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency to end on May 11, 2023. There is no out-of-pocket cost for vaccines…
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Southwest Health District will be Closing at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2023
Press Release: April 13, 2023 Albany, GA— Out of an abundance of caution, all Southwest Health District facilities will be closing at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday April 13, 2023, due to the potential for severe weather. Offices will reopen Friday, April 14, 2023, at their regular scheduled hours. COVID-19 testing is available 24/7 at the Dougherty…
