Travel Health Clinic to Open at Forsyth County Health Department

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDATE: May 27, 2022 CONTACT: Natasha Young, Public Information OfficerPH: 770-531-5679 • FAX: 770-535-5958natasha.young@dph.ga.gov CUMMING – Travel season is fast approaching. This year is set to become a very busy travel season compared to the previous two years Continue reading Travel Health Clinic to Open at Forsyth County Health Department

May 26, 2022 – Forsyth and Hall County Covid-19 Test Sites are Closed Due to Weather

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: May 26, 2022 Contact:Natasha Young, Public Information OfficerPh: 770-531-5679 | Fax: 770-535-5958natasha.young@dph.ga.gov GAINESVILLE – District 2 Public Health and Mako Labs will close the COVID-19 test sites at Sherwood Plaza in Gainesville and Central Park Recreation Complex Continue reading May 26, 2022 – Forsyth and Hall County Covid-19 Test Sites are Closed Due to Weather

Sherwood Plaza Covid-19 Testing Site To Close May 31

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 24, 2022 Contact:Natasha Young, Public Information OfficerPH: 770-531-5679 • FAX: 770-535-5958natasha.young@dph.ga.gov GAINESVILLE –Due to the decrease in testing demand, the COVID-19 testing site at Sherwood Plaza in Hall County will close at the end of May. The Continue reading Sherwood Plaza Covid-19 Testing Site To Close May 31

DPH Urges Parents to Talk to Their Pediatricians for Guidance During Baby Formula Shortage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 17, 2022 CONTACT:nancy.nydam@dph.ga.gov Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents unable to find baby formula typically used for their child to contact their pediatrician about appropriate nutritional and safe feeding alternatives. Georgia Continue reading DPH Urges Parents to Talk to Their Pediatricians for Guidance During Baby Formula Shortage

Facts About Rabies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 16, 2022 GAINESVILLE, GA – Although the occurrence of rabies among humans has declined noticeably over the years, the disease continues among wild animals. Encounters between wild animals and domestic pets, including some that involve people, sometimes Continue reading Facts About Rabies