Promotion - Archive
National high blood pressure month - Roughly one out of three American adults are suffering from high blood pressure - yet don’t know it because they don’t have any symptoms. During May, Southwest Public Health District is observing National High Blood Pressure Month by making residents aware of the silent killer and what they can do to combat it...more
Last year in the United States, an estimated 153,760 cases of colorectal cancer were diagnosed. Around 52,180 died of the disease. While Southwest Georgia’s colon cancer rate is declining, it is still greater than the state average. Press Release Mar 08
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths among men and women in the United States and in Georgia...more
Although it is commonplace to think men are more at risk of heart attacks than women, the truth
is that the nation’s No. 1 killer doesn’t discriminate by gender..... more
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in Georgia, accounting for one-third of deaths in the state. The Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) wants you to know about ways you can lessen the affects of this disease....more
State of the Heart - Georgians urged to learn signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke....more
Attention healthcare providers and pharmacists: As a community service, Southwest District Public Health is posting an English-to-Spanish prescription conversion chart online. No passcode is required and there is no fee.
Click here to view the 2008 Hooked on Health T-Shirt Logo
Long term health risks from carbon monoxide exposure are serious.....more
Screening for colorectal cancer can save lives in Southwest Georgia... more
Couples in high-risk groups for sickle cell diseases can make better-informed long-range decisions by learning their genetic makeup before pregnancies occur, says Southwest Georgia Public Health Director Dr. Jacqueline Grant....more
The facts about our No. 1 Killer - Cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes a wide variety of diseases of the heart and blood vessels... more
Warning Signs of Cardoivascular Disease - more
Mitchell County Health Department observes Breastfeeding Awareness Week.. more
Extreme Heat: Because most heat-related deaths occur during the summer, and because weather projections for this year indicate a hotter-than-average summer, people should be aware of who is at greatest risk and what actions can be taken to prevent a heat-related illness or death.
Overview , Q & A's , Heat Stroke Exhaustion , Extreme Heat Tips
The month of July marks the second anniversary of a state law aimed at protecting children and adults from the dangers of secondhand smoke....more. Smokefree GA Information Pack
Long term health risks from carbon monoxide exposure are serious.....more
Screening for colorectal cancer can save lives in Southwest Georgia... more
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths among men and women in the United States and in Georgia...more
State of the Heart - Georgians urged to learn signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke....more
The facts about our No. 1 Killer - Cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes a wide variety of diseases of the heart and blood vessels... more
Warning Signs of Cardoivascular Disease - more
LEADERS IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AWARDED BY DHR Organizations and individuals in six key districts around Georgia have been chosen for excellent leadership in promoting the benefits of physical activity. Georgians turned out Tuesday night, January 30 in Macon to celebrate winners of the first Live Healthy Georgia Be Active Acknowledgement and Recognition (BAAR) Awards. ...more
Be Active Acknowledgement and Recognition (BAAR) Award Winners
National Infant Immunization Week, April 21-28 - Southwest Health District is reminding parents that immunizing children before they are two years old helps ensure all children in their community have a safer and healthier childhood... more
