Health and Fitness

West Nile virus human case under investigation in Miller County

COLQUITT, GA – A suspected human case of West Nile virus is being investigated in Miller County, say disease investigators with Southwest Health District, while ... Read more

Seasonal flu vaccine will be available Sept. 4

By CAROLYN MASCHKE Southwest Public Health District The Southwest Public Health District’s 14 county health departments, including Decatur County, will begin offering seasonal influenza vaccinations ... Read more

Health officials urge caution after West Nile

ALBANY- With the number of human West Nile virus cases in Southwest Health District climbing to 12 and including three fatalities, Public Health officials are ... Read more

Health Department now offering shingles vaccine

By CAROLYN MASCHKE Southwest Public Health District A vaccine recommended for people 60 and older, to prevent shingles, is now available at Decatur County Health ... Read more

Local gyms expect more fitness fans

Local gyms expect more fitness fans

  By KAYLA HURLEY News Intern Most would agree that losing weight is a common New Year’s resolution that increases business for local fitness centers ... Read more