Health

Public Health observes Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week, March 12-16             ALBANY – While the sting of a shot may last a second or two, diseases last much longer. That’s the message of Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week, March 12-16, which reminds … Continued

Know your risk factors for heart disease   ALBANY – Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, according to the National Centers for Disease Control. February is American Heart Month. “In the United States, … Continued

Phoebe Celebrates Heart Month with February Events Albany, Ga. – Phoebe is celebrating American Heart Month with multiple events throughout February. Getting screened and being active are two of the most important ways to manage heart health. Celebrated since 1963, Heart … Continued

          Phoebe Physicians will offer extended hours at multiple offices to meet increased demand as the flu outbreak in southwest Georgia continues to get worse. All Phoebe Physicians Primary Care offices will now accept walk-in patients … Continued

Norovirus, or “stomach flu,” now circulating in Southwest Georgia   ALBANY— Along with widespread flu activity in Southwest Georgia, there is also another bug circulating—norovirus, also known as the “stomach flu.” “We are getting reports of it in places like … Continued

Important message for Phoebe Family Medicine Patients Phoebe Worth Family Medicine will begin seeing patients Tuesday January 2 at 8:00 a.m. at the Phoebe Worth Medical Center Specialty Clinic at 807 South Isabella St. This temporary location will remain open while repairs … Continued

Regular mammograms can lower risk of dying from breast cancer Albany, GA – Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, according to the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “October is Breast … Continued

Public Health reports first human West Nile Virus case in District   With the first human West Nile Virus case of the season confirmed in Dougherty County, Southwest Health District is warning area residents that they should have their guard … Continued

NEWS RELEASE   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                            May 9, 2017                                                                             WORTH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT REMINDS WOMEN TO GET SCREENED FOR BREAST CANCER IN HONOR OF MOTHER’S DAY SYLVESTER – Think of all the women in your life: mothers, … Continued

Albany, Ga. – Southwest Georgians with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are getting improved treatment at lower cost at Phoebe.  “Quality COPD treatment is a high priority at Phoebe because we have a high rate of COPD occurrence here in … Continued

Qualified participants get more than nutritional boost with WIC benefits     SYLVESTER, Ga.—People who dismiss WIC – Public Health’s Women, Infants and Children program – as being limited to formula and food vouchers should give the program another look. … Continued

Phoebe’s Carlton Breast Center Offering Free Mammograms in May   Albany, Ga. – During the month of May, in recognition of Mother’s Day and overall women’s health, Phoebe will be offering 100 free 3-D mammogram screenings to women who are … Continued

Worth County’s access to mental health, addictive disease and developmental disability services just got easier SYLVESTER, Ga. – Worth County Health Department and Aspire Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Services are teaming up to make it easier and more convenient … Continued

Public Health’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program offers free services Albany, GA – Southwest Health District is offering a program for women 40 through 64 residing in Georgia that is aimed at reducing cases of breast and cervical cancer. … Continued

NEWS RELEASE                             Thursday, March 9, 2017 Time is of the Essence in Stroke Care ~ Phoebe Certified as a Primary Stroke Center ~   Albany, Ga. … Continued

Public Health observes Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week, March 13-17   While the sting of a shot may last a second or two, diseases last much longer. That’s the message of Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week, March 13-17, which reminds … Continued

Southwest Health District preps for Zika     Albany, GA – Although Zika, which is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito, has not been transmitted locally in Georgia, the recent outbreak of Zika in Florida has … Continued

Positive for Rabies in Worth County, animals to avoid, cautions to take,,read more below Below the article is the proposed budget by the City of Sylvester, also see Apartments leasing inside city limits… A test has confirmed that a fox … Continued

Worth County Health Department employee awarded District honor  Worth County Health Department Immunization Coordinator Cynthia McKinney has received an award from Southwest Health District’s Immunization Program for “Outstanding Service and Dedication.” McKinney was nominated by Worth County Health Department Nurse … Continued

Heat-related illness is preventable, says Public Health official          Albany, GA – Recognizing and responding promptly to warning signs of trouble can help residents avoid heat-related illness or even death during Southwest Georgia’s extremely hot, humid summer months. “Southwest Georgia … Continued

Best time for back-to-school immunizations is during summer break Southwest Health District Health Director Dr. Charles Ruis says now is the best time to get state-required back-to-school vaccinations for children and adolescents. “Right now our health departments are not as … Continued