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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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DPH Investigating Possible Lead Poisoning fromCinnamon Applesauce Products
DOWNLOAD HERE NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 15, 2023 ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is investigating several potential cases of high blood lead levels in children around the state who may have eaten recalled cinnamon applesauce pouch products. The FDA says the products contain high levels of lead.The recall is for…
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Stay Healthy for the Holidays Vaccination is Your Best Protection Against Serious Illness
download here NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 10, 2023 ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding Georgians that holiday gatherings, crowded travel, and more time indoors make it easier for germs to spread, especially those that cause flu, COVID, and RSV. Vaccination is the most important step you can take to…
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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…
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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…
