Prevention - Archive
Health Briefs (April May 08)
During 2007, Southwest Georgia Public Health officials identified 25 adults and four children with tuberculosis, including one patient with a strain of TB resistant to the primary drugs used for treatment. General Information. Factsheet 1. Factsheet 2
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and Southwest District Public Health is observing it by reminding women of the importance of having a Pap test, which can detect changes in the cervix that can be treated before they become cancer.
Health briefs (October 07)
Recent recalls of toys manufactured in China because of lead paint underscore concerns about childhood exposure to the toxic material, but most lead poisonings in the United States are caused by paint chips and dust in older buildings, says Southwest District Public Health Director Dr. Jacqueline Grant...more , Factsheet
SYLVESTER, GA – Southwest District Public Health officials, concerned that teens who light up are blowing their chances for healthy futures, have praised the Worth County Board of Education for its system-wide ban on tobacco use. They are also hoping Georgia Red Ribbon Week will be an impetus for others to promote similar drug-free environments.
MRSA: Antibiotic-resistant staphylococcus infections like the “superbug” that claimed the life of a 17-year-old high school student in Virginia earlier this week can be found nearly everywhere, including Southwest Public Health District’s 14 counties, say public health officials... more . Factsheet 
Qualified residents of Dougherty County can have their window screens repaired free through a Southwest District Public Health program that combats infections from West Nile Virus.
“College-aged woman face a particular set of healthcare challenges,” said Dr. Jacqueline Grant. “By learning about health concerns associated with their population, they can avoid pitfalls and develop healthy habits that will help them as they enter adulthood and positively impact the rest of their lives.” ... more
Leaving children unattended inside vehicles, particularly in Southwest Georgia’s sweltering summer days, is a recipe for tragedy, warns Southwest District Health Director Dr. Jacqueline Grant...more
Although OB-GYNs have made great strides in reducing group B streptococcus disease (also known as GBS) – a leading killer of newborns in the United States – women of childbearing age need to be aware of the importance of prenatal screening and treatment during labor to protect newborns from infection.....more
Education is main ingredient in eating out the healthy way. Helpful tips for eating out
With school vacations beginning and the mercury rising, residents of Southwest Georgia are turning to a favorite summer leisure-time activity * spending time in and on the water. But public health officials encourage the review of basic water health and safety tips before heading for the pool, beach, lake or creek...press release.Fact Sheet
Salmonellosis is an infection from bacteria called Salmonella. Most persons infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most persons recover without treatment. However, in some persons the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized.Salmonella Facts
Health briefs. With school vacations beginning and the mercury rising, residents of Southwest Georgia are turning to a favorite summer leisure-time activity * spending time in and on the water. But public health officials encourage the review of basic water health and safety tips before heading for the pool, beach, lake or creek...press release. Fact Sheet
Rabies is a viral infection transmitted in the saliva of infected mammals. ..Overview. Q & A
Education is main ingredient in eating out the healthy way. Helpful tips for eating out
Salmonellosis is an infection from bacteria called Salmonella. Most persons infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most persons recover without treatment. However, in some persons the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized.Salmonella Facts
Yet another reason to brush and floss When gums are diseased, the rest of the body may follow suit, say Harvard researchers cited in the January 23 edition of The Wall Street Journal.
Cutting calories can cut bone density. “Most dieters have no idea that their skeletons may be losing weight, too"... more
