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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 ... Read more

by Carolyn Maschke, Friday, July 29, 2011 11:19 am

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

by Carolyn Maschke, Tuesday, February 8, 2011 2:33 pm

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