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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDATE: January 9, 2023 CONTACT: Natasha Young, Public Information OfficerPH: 770-531-5679 | FAX: 770-535-5985natasha.young@dph.ga.gov DO YOU NEED TO BE SCREENED? GAINESVILLE – January is observed as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical cancer was once the leading cause of Continue reading January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month – Do You Need to be Screened?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 31, 2022 CONTACT:nancy.nydam@dph.ga.gov ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) was awarded $2,495,831.85 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The grant funding is used to provide technical assistance and resources to partner agencies Continue reading Georgia Department of Public Health Awarded $2,495,831.85 to Support Injury Prevention Efforts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: December 5, 2022 Contact: Natasha Young, Public Information OfficerPH: 770-531-5679 | FAX: 770-535-5958natasha.young@dph.ga.gov DAWSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO CLOSE FOR RENOVATIONS DAWSONVILLE – Dawson County Health Department will close all health department services December 12 through December Continue reading Dawson County Health Department to Close for Renovations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: December 1, 2022 Contact: Natasha Young, Public Information OfficerPH: 770-531-5679 | FAX: 770-535-5985natasha.young@dph.ga.gov GAINESVILLE, GA –Encounters between wild animals and domestic pets, including some that involve people, sometimes occur in our area. Incidents of exposure are common Continue reading Rabies Identified in Four Cats in North Hall County
Free HIV Testing at all District 2 Health Departments FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: November 18, 2022 Contact: Natasha Young, Public Information OfficerPH: 770-531-5679 | FAX: 770-535-5985natasha.young@dph.ga.gov GAINESVILLE – While great work has been done to improve the lives of people living Continue reading World Aids Day December 1, 2022