HIV Testing in Georgia ?Saving Lives through Leadership and Partnerships’
December 5, 2018
The 2018 World AIDS Day theme is “Saving Lives through Leadership and Partnerships.”
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North Georgia Health District wins immunization award for community outreach
December 5, 2018
North Georgia Health District 1-2 is the recipient of the 2018 Walt Orenstein Champions for Immunization Award.
Building trust = teamwork + excellence + accountability
December 4, 2018
Trust is the foundation of successful teamwork. Employees of the Northwest Health District 1-1 recently met outside the office to participate in a day of challenging exercises.
Dining with man’s best friend
December 4, 2018
As Georgia strives to recognize changes in industry, usually driven by consumer demand, rules and regulations are updated to try and accommodate these trends.
Employee Health & Wellness Program explores District 2 one county at a time
December 4, 2018
District 2 Public Health is excited to participate in the Employee Health & Wellness Program. What is an employee health and wellness program?
Fulton County Board of Health launches Parents as Teachers™ and unveils hearing booth
December 4, 2018
There is growing research indicating home visitation is an effective strategy for helping families improve the health and well-being of young children.
STD numbers continue to increase across Augusta area
October 3, 2018
Since 2013, the number of sexually transmitted diseases have continually increased in Richmond and Columbia counties, raising concerns with public health officials in the area.
Convenient flu shots offered at North Georgia's drive-thru clinics
September 28, 2018
The single best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccination, but the most convenient way to get that vaccination in North Georgia is at the nearest public health “Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinic” in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield counties.
Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Change Program can help to reduce Type 2 diabetes
September 28, 2018
From 2000 to 2014, the prevalence of diabetes in Georgia nearly doubled from almost seven percent to almost 12 percent. Each year, 53,000 individuals are diagnosed with diabetes in Georgia...
DPH's food service program conducts interactive training for restaurant inspections
September 28, 2018
One of the goals of public health is to minimize or prevent foodborne outbreaks. For Georgians that means making sure restaurants are inspected and monitored for food safety.