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

Free “text4baby” campaign sends health information to new and expectant moms. Press Release (PDF)
3/1/10

Don’t risk rabies: Steer clear of strays and keep pets’ vaccinations current. Press Release (PDF)
2/23/10

Colquitt County Health Department schedules Saturday H1N1 vaccination clinic. Press Release (PDF)
2/10/10

Be on lookout for norovirus clusters in Southwest Georgia schools and long-term care facilities. Press Release (PDF)
2/5/10
Norovirus: What you need to know (PDF)
Norovirus FAQ
Norovirus FAQ Spanish

Many Southwest Georgia residents on the fast track to heart disease – the leading cause of death in the 14-county Southwest Health District, the state and the country – don’t know their risk factors or how to modify them. Press Release (PDF)
1/2/10

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, which falls on Feb. 7 this year, aims at educating African Americans about a disease that take a disproportionate toll on their community. Press Release (PDF)
1/26/10

Southwest Georgia’s rising rates of diabetes reflect worrisome national trend
Diabetes is on the rise throughout the country, and the 14 counties in Southwest Health District are among those seeing the highest percentages of adults developing the disease. Press Release (PDF)
1/13/10

Extreme cold brings health hazards, says Southwest Health District. Press Release (PDF)
01/04/10

National Immunization Vaccination Week focuses on importance of H1N1 vaccine. Press Release (PDF)
1/11/10

H1N1 vaccine voluntary recall not a safety issue, revaccination isn’t needed. Press Release
12/15/09

Public Health offers tips to keep food-borne illness from spoiling holiday gatherings. Press Release
12/14/09

Getting H1N1 vaccine during winter break means immunity when classes resume. Press Release
12/11/09

Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 8, all 14 county health departments in Southwest Health District are opening H1N1 vaccine to the general public. Full Press Release
12/08/09

Large shipment swells H1N1 vaccine inventory; priority groups urged to get protection...more
12/01/09

Southwest Health District offers tips to keep H1N1 influenza at bay during the holidays
While holidays bring friends and family together, unfortunately that closeness also gives germs a chance to spread. But taking some simple precautions can help keep loved ones healthy...more
11/24/09

Vaccine Factsheet
10/2/09

H1N1 Nasal-Spray Vaccine
H1N1 Nasal-Spray Vaccine (Spanish)
9/29/09

Southwest Health District launches Toll-free Flu Hotline in English and Spanish - 1-800-829-2255
Press release
9//11/09

What To Do If You Get Flu-like Symptoms Fact Sheet