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It's not too late to start adopting healthy lifestyle changes! The Georgia Department of Human Resources and Governor Sony Purdue have launched the Live Healthy Georgia campaign to encourage all Georgians to improve their overall health status and quality of life by following five recommended guidelines. The guidelines detailed below allow individuals of all ages to learn ways to adopt or maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Act Quickly If Your Child Swallows A Button Battery (more...)

If your child swallows a small object such as a coin, it may be tempting to wait for it to come out the other end. But if that object is a miniature disk or "button" battery, it could be a medical emergency.

Cases of Infection with Waterborne Amoeba on the Rise (more...)

Naegleria fowleri, a waterborne amoeba that enters through the cribriform plate and causes inflammation and destruction of the brain and spinal cord.

Play It Safe with Home Playground Equipment (more...)

A home playground can be a great way for your child to get fresh air and exercise. Before sending kids outside to swing and slide, it is important to make sure equipment is safe

Emergency Preparedness

Are You Ready?

Flu Info

We have a Public Health Liasion to assist private providers and their staff, click here for more information...