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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…
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Georgia WIC Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program in Southwest Georgia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2022 Georgia WIC Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program in Southwest Georgia Albany, GA. – Southwest Georgia Public Health will host several WIC Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program events across the region. Each farmer’s market will offer fresh fruits and vegetables to WIC participants. WIC participants must bring their WIC ID card to…
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Lee County to Host Vaccine Incentive Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2022 Lee County to Host Vaccine Incentive Event ALBANY, GA-Southwest Public Health District will host several vaccine incentives events across the region this month, including two in Lee County on January 28 and February 25. Individuals 12 and older who receive their first or second shot of Pfizer…
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PUBLIC HEALTH CONTINUES TO OFFER TESTING IN COLQUITT COUNTY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 4, 2022 PUBLIC HEALTH CONTINUES TO OFFER TESTING IN COLQUITT COUNTY ALBANY, GA-With COVID-19 cases spiking across Southwest Georgia, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds residents of Colquitt County and the rest of the region that testing is available through a number of public health facilities. “The current…
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Narcan Readily Available in Dougherty County
Albany, Ga. – The Southwest Health District offers anyone 18 and older a drug called Narcan used to counteract the effects of an opioid overdose. It’s always available free of charge without a prescription on Wednesdays, 1-5pm, at the Dougherty County Health Department. The week after Christmas week, Narcan will be available Monday through Friday,…
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Drug Overdoses Continue to Surge in Dougherty County
OCTOBER 25, 2021 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 25, 2021 Atlanta – As of today, 50% of all Georgians (5,154,793) are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The CDC considers individuals fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose of a 2-dose series (Moderna or Pfizer) and two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (J&J). More than…
