Southwest Georgia Public Health, District 8-2

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elcome to the Southwest Health District, a 14 county public health district serving over 300,000 citizens. Our mission is to prevent disease, injury, and disability; promote health and well-being; and prepare for disasters.

News

WIC program an underused resource for nutritionally at-risk women and children
Even though the economic downturn continues to rain financial hardships down on residents of Southwest Health District, enrollment in a nutritional program that provides supplemental foods to low income families is experiencing a drop in enrollment. Press Release (PDF)
8/2/10

Parents can take steps to protect children against pertussis. Press Release (PDF)
7/9/10

Public Health investigating pertussis (Whooping Cough) outbreak in Grady County. Press Release (PDF) Factsheet
7/8/10

While enjoying summer sun, remember to protect skin from UV radiation (PDF)
6/28/10

Dougherty man Southwest Health District’s first West Nile Virus case of 2010
A 53-year-old Dougherty County man with underlying health conditions has had the first confirmed case of West Nile Virus in Southwest Health District this year. Press Release (PDF)
6/22/10

Up-to-minute restaurant inspection scores now available on health district web site
“Our 14 county health district is one of the first in Georgia to make our food service inspections available to consumers in real time,” said Southwest Health District Environmental Health Director Dewayne Tanner. “As soon as the reports are finished, they are available, it is instantaneous.” Press Release (PDF)

West Nile Virus season starting early in Georgia, Public Health officials warn
Last year the pandemic H1N1 virus dominated the news, but this year Georgia has already seen a human case of West Nile Virus – roughly two months earlier than usual. Press Release (PDF)
5/4/10

Raising awareness of signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke a top priority in May
Learning the signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke – and calling 911 immediately when they occur – can help reduce death and long-term disability significantly. Press Release (PDF)
4/28/10

CenteringPregnancy® – read more

March of Dimes Georgia Chapter awards grant to Southwest Health District for “CenteringPregnancy®” project...more