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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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Monkeypox Transmission in Public Settings
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August, 9, 2022 Monkeypox Transmission in Public Settings How to Prevent Spread of Infection ATLANTA –The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to closely monitor the current outbreak of monkeypox in the state. As of today, there are 625 confirmed monkeypox cases in Georgia. Testing and vaccination are available…
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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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High Temperatures in Georgia Raise Health Concerns
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 14, 2022 High Temperatures in Georgia Raise Health Concerns ATLANTA – With temperatures expected to be in the high 90’s throughout the state for the nextseveral days, and at times feeling like more than 100 degrees with the humidity, the GeorgiaDepartment of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to…
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DPH Urges Parents to Talk to Their Pediatricians for Guidance During Baby Formula Shortage
Guidance During Baby Formula Shortage DPH Urges Parents to Talk to Their Pediatricians for Guidance During Baby Formula Shortage NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 17, 2022 Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents unable to find babyformula typically used for their child to contact their pediatrician about appropriate nutritional…
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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…
