Health and Fitness
West Nile virus typically peaks in August
So far, no cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Southwest Health District this season, and public health officials would like to keep ...
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Health and Fitness
Free nicotine treatment expanded in Southwest Georgia
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is now offering free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) support to the 14 counties in the Albany Public Health ...
by Carolyn Maschke, Thursday, July 28, 2011 3:06 pm
Health and Fitness
Farm worker program coming
From Saturday, June 11, to Thursday, June 16, volunteers from health care organizations, institutions of higher learning, ministries and service organizations will work with area ...
by Carolyn Maschke, Tuesday, June 7, 2011 3:31 pm
Health and Fitness
Safety tips for extreme heat dangers
When high temperatures mix with high humidity, older adults, the very young and people with chronic disease and mental illness are at highest risk of ...
by Carolyn Maschke, Monday, May 23, 2011 2:26 pm
Health and Fitness
Injury prevention starts in our community
Unexpected injuries not only affect people at home, at work and in their communities, they also account for 12 percent of medical spending, totaling as ...
by Carolyn Maschke, Thursday, April 28, 2011 2:32 pm
Health and Fitness
Ensure infants are protected
Last year’s cases of whooping cough in Southwest Health District were a reminder that children are at risk of serious and life-threatening diseases and continue ...
by Carolyn Maschke, Wednesday, April 20, 2011 11:27 am
Health and Fitness
Make a move against motor vehicle injuries
Making sure children are buckled up, being a designated driver and avoiding distractions like texting or talking on the phone while driving are among the ...
by Carolyn Maschke, Wednesday, April 6, 2011 2:30 pm
Health and Fitness
Take action against injuries
Preventable injuries rank among the top 10 causes of death for people of all ages—yet simple steps can make homes, schools and workplaces safer and ...
by Carolyn Maschke, Wednesday, March 30, 2011 2:46 pm
Health and Fitness
Health Department awarded car seat mini-grant
The Decatur County Health Department was one of eight sites in Southwest Health District to be awarded a 2011 Car Seat Mini-Grant by the Georgia ...
by Carolyn Maschke, Monday, February 14, 2011 2:08 pm
Health and Fitness
Departments reduce cost of flu vaccine
Flu activity remains high throughout Southwest Health District, whose 14-county health departments began offering vaccine at the reduced rate of $15 per dose Tuesday in ...