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Southwest Health District Trains Registered Nurses to Insert Nexplanon Devices
Press Release January 30, 2023 Southwest Health District Trains Registered Nurses to Insert Nexplanon Devices Albany, GA— The Southwest Georgia Public Health District is training select Registered Nurses (RNs) to perform Nexplanon insertions. Previously, this service could only be provided by Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Assistances, or Physicians. After receiving approval from the manufacturer and the…
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Southwest Health District Will Delay Operations on Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Press Release January 24, 2023 January 24, 2023 Southwest Health District Will Delay Operations on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 Albany, GA— Out of an abundance of caution, all Southwest Health District facilities will delay operations on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, due to the potential for severe weather. Offices will reopen Wednesday, January 25, 2023,…
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Southwest Health District will be Closed on Thursday, November 10, 2022
Press Release November 9, 2022 Southwest Health District will be Closed on Thursday, November 10, 2022 Albany, GA— Out of an abundance of caution, all Southwest Health District facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 10, 2022, due to the potential for severe weather associated with Hurricane Nicole. Facilities will also be closed on Friday,…
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Georgia eWIC is Coming to the Southwest Health District
Press Release August 19, 2022 Georgia eWIC is Coming to the Southwest Health District Albany, GA— The Southwest Health District will be rolling out a new electronic system for issuing food benefits through the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program on Monday, August 29, 2022. Southwest Health District Nutrition Services Director, Teresa Graham, MPA, RD,…
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Overdose Death Prevention and Medical Amnesty Law
Press Release August 17, 2022 Overdose Death Prevention and Medical Amnesty Law Albany, GA— The misuse of opioids, including prescription pain medication, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as Fentanyl, is a national public health crisis. According to the CDC, drug overdose-related deaths have quintupled since 1999. In 2022, there have been 29 drug-related deaths in…
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Breast and Cervical Cancer Program Offered in the Southwest Health District
Press Release August 11, 2022 Breast and Cervical Cancer Program Offered in the Southwest Health District Albany, GA— Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in Georgia. Early detection is critical! To help reduce the impact of breast and cervical cancer on Georgians, the Southwest Health District provides breast and…
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Presumptive Monkeypox Cases in the Southwest Health District
Public Service Announcement July 22, 2022 Presumptive Monkeypox Cases in the Southwest Health District Albany, GA— The Southwest Georgia Department of Public Health is reporting two presumptive cases of monkeypox virus infection within the health district. Initial testing was completed at the Georgia Department of Public Health Laboratory and confirmatory testing is being done at…
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Southwest Georgia Public Health Offers Long-Acting Reversible Contraception and Other Birth Control Options
Public Service Announcement July 19, 2022 Southwest Georgia Public Health Offers Long-Acting Reversible Contraception and Other Birth Control Options Albany, GA— The Southwest Georgia Public Health District offers confidential, low- or no-cost family planning services and birth control to people of all ages, regardless of income, at our 14 county health departments. Long-acting reversible…
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11th Grade Immunization Requirements in Georgia
Public Service Announcement July 14, 2022 11th Grade Immunization Requirements in Georgia Albany, GA— Before starting the 2022-2023 school year, all students 16 years of age and older, who are entering the 11th grade entering or transferring into 11th grade will need proof of a meningococcal booster shot (MCV4) unless their first dose…
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Increase in Animal Bites Seen Across Southwest Georgia
Public Service Announcement May 11, 2022 Increase in Animal Bites Seen Across Southwest Georgia Albany, GA— The Southwest Georgia Public Health District has seen a recent increase in the number of residents and pets being bitten by wild or stray animals. Before handling an animal, think twice, and avoid getting bit. Animal bites are painful…
