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  • Thu., May 30, 2013 7:00am

    Health Officials Investigate Suspicious Calls

    Health officials in Georgia are warning people to be cautious when participating in health-related phone surveys. The state Department of Public Health says several residents have reported suspicious phone calls. The agency says that in at least five cases the caller claimed to be "from the health department."

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  • Fri., March 22, 2013 10:04am

    State Wants More Exercise In Classrooms

    State officials are taking aim at childhood obesity by getting kids more physical activity in the classroom. Department of Public Health Commissioner Brenda Fitzgerald said Thursday a new program will get elementary students active for 30 minutes a day.

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  • Tue., January 15, 2013 7:20am

    Flu Hospitalizations Soar In Metro Atlanta

    State health officials say the number of people hospitalized with flu symptoms in metro Atlanta has soared in recent weeks, the latest sign of a widespread flu outbreak. The Georgia Department of Public Health reports that 244 people were hospitalized during a recent four-week period in metro Atlanta.

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  • Wed., December 5, 2012 6:00am

    Flu Hitting Hard And Early

    The Georgia Department of Public Health says the flu is hitting the state harder and earlier than in previous years. They say the early arrival of the H3N2 flu could mean a severe flu season.

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  • Sat., December 1, 2012 7:00am

    GA Marks World Aids Day With Twitter Chat

    Georgia health officials plan to host a HIV and AIDS Twitter chat to mark World AIDS Day today.

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  • Fri., November 9, 2012 4:48am

    Grant Funds Injury Prevention

    The Governor's Office of Highway Safety has given the Georgia Department of Public Health $817,500. The projects are meant to offer technical assistance and resources to partner agencies statewide, develop community support for vehicle safety programs, and help evaluate program efforts.

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  • Wed., October 3, 2012 5:00am

    CDC Gives Georgia $2.5M For HIV

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is giving $2.5 million to the Georgia Department of Public Health to identify HIV-positive patients with treatment.

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  • Tue., October 2, 2012 4:00am

    Schools Offering Flu Shots

    The Georgia Association of School Nurses and the Georgia Department of Public Health are working together to boost immunization among the state's school children. Flu shot clinics will be starting this month at many of the state’s schools.

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  • Wed., June 6, 2012 9:09am

    Testing For Congenital Defects

    Georgia hospitals may be required to test all newborns for congenital heart defects.

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  • Fri., February 10, 2012 11:00am

    State Posts Radon Survey For Monroe

    Residents of Monroe County are being asked to take a survey on radon. Many residents have levels considered unsafe. Uranium also making its way into water supply.

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