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

Shigella - 10/21/11

http://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/handstogether/ Put your hand together 3 min longs (Teens and Adults)

http://www.cdc.gov/CDCTV/WashYourHands/ Wash you hands 30 seconds (Kids)

Babies Can't Wait Early Intervention Public Hearings. Announcement. Press Release

County health departments to begin offering seasonal flu vaccine Sept. 6
On Tuesday, Sept. 6, Southwest Health District’s 14 county health departments and two county farmworker programs will begin offering seasonal flu vaccine at $25 per dose again this year, with both shots and nasal spray forms of the vaccine available. Press Release (PDF)
8/29/11

Immunization Awareness Month makes point that vaccines aren’t just for children
Everybody over the age of 6 months needs a seasonal flu shot each year. Press Release (PDF)
8/12/11

Give Kids a Boost
The Georgia Department of Public Health and the Georgia State Patrol are partnering to "Give Kids a Boost." This statewide campaign is aimed at educating parents of the new state law effective July 1 that requires children up to 8-years-old be properly secured in an approved car or booster seat. Press Release (PDF)
7/6/11

Wildfire Factsheet (PDF)

Chicken Pox Fact sheet (PDF)

District health director provides safety tips to cope with dangers of extreme heat
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 heat-related illness and death – but even young and healthy individuals should take precautions if they are involved in strenuous activity, warns the region’s top public health official. Press Release (PDF)
5/23/11

Southwest Health District plugs importance of quick recognition and response to stroke
Quick action can help save lives and reduce disability caused by strokes, but the window of opportunity shuts fast. Press Release (PDF)
5/16/11

Radiation Emergencies (CDC)

CDC Pertussis Fast Facts