09/12/2024
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Our mission is to prevent disease, injury & disability; promote health and well-being; and prepare for and respond to disasters in Paulding County.
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09/11/2024
09/10/2024
Preparation today means safety and resilience tomorrow.
09/08/2024
Happy National Preparedness Month! Take control of any situation by building your own kit. Check out this checklist and get ready for anything life throws your way. Visit https://bit.ly/3qKdw1k for the full list!
09/06/2024
Raising awareness is the first step to empowering our youth. 馃専 We鈥檙e highlighting the effects of drugs and opioids on the next generation. Keep an eye out for our full stories of prevention, launching in January 2025.
09/06/2024
September is National Preparedness Month! Take time this month to review your emergency plans, update your supplies, and ensure you're ready for whatever comes your way. Your safety is worth it!
09/05/2024
Voccio Viewpoint 9/5/24: Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the ten-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, updates us on Covid, flu, RSV, and measles and discusses vaccines and vaccine recommendations for each.
09/05/2024
Join us in raising awareness for Sickle Cell Disease this September! Let's educate, advocate, and support those affected by this condition. Together, we can make a difference. To learn more about Sickle Cell Disease, visit: https://bit.ly/4896XGb馃挭馃挋
09/02/2024
Get ready for a new school year! Ensure your kids are protected with up-to-date immunizations. Visit dph.ga.gov/schoolvaccines for more info. Better yet, contact your local county health department.
08/31/2024
Join us in celebrating Environmental Health Professionals Week by recognizing the dedication to keeping our communities safe and healthy. Let's appreciate all the incredible programs they lead to protect public well-being! 馃尶馃寧
08/30/2024
馃毃 Our future depends on the choices we make today. 馃毃
Join us as we dive into real stories, real struggles, and the fight to prevent drug and opioid misuse among our youth. Stay tuned for the full story, launching January 2025.
08/30/2024
08/30/2024
Recall Notice: A Listeria outbreak has been linked to Boar鈥檚 Head liverwurst, and other sliced deli meats. Dispose of any purchased products immediately. Find more information about Listeria and the recall, visit: bit.ly/3T9QXhz
08/29/2024
Join us in celebrating Environmental Health Professional's Week! It's time to show our gratitude to the dedicated professionals working hard to protect our communities and environment. Your commitment does not go unnoticed - thank you for everything you do! From inspecting our restaurants and other food-service establishments to working with local city and county governments, homeowners, and developers to inspect and monitor on-site septic systems to inspecting body art (tattoo) studios, the environmental health folks at your local county health department provide numerous services that contribute to the health of our communities.
08/29/2024
Let's show appreciation for environmental health professionals who work tirelessly to ensure our food is safe and prevent disease outbreaks. Thank an Environmental Health Professional TODAY!
08/28/2024
Enjoying the great outdoors in Georgia means picnics, barbeques, and...mosquitoes! Stay safe by preventing bites with repellent and sunscreen. Learn more at dph.ga.gov/mosquito-borne-diseases.
08/27/2024
We are hiring a Registered Nurse-Case Manager at the Specialty Clinic, which is located at the Floyd County Health Department, Rome, GA. To learn more and to apply, go to the following link. Smartphone users please scroll to bottom of job description to apply.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/georgiadph/jobs/4598184/floyd-specialty-clinic-rn-1-or-2?keywords=rome&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
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Opioid Prev 6- Brandon
Raising awareness is the first step to empowering our youth. 馃専 We鈥檙e highlighting the effects of drugs and opioids on the next generation. Keep an eye out for our full stories of prevention, launching in January 2025. #YouthPrevention #OpioidAwareness
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Voccio Viewpoint 9/5/24: Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the ten-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, updates us on Covid, flu, RSV, and measles and discusses vaccines and vaccine recommendations for each.
Opioid Prev 13- Brittney (2)
馃毃 Our future depends on the choices we make today. 馃毃 Join us as we dive into real stories, real struggles, and the fight to prevent drug and opioid misuse among our youth. Stay tuned for the full story, launching January 2025. #YouthPrevention #OpioidAwareness
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Voccio Viewpoint 8/16/24: Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the ten-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, speaks with us about National Immunization Awareness Month and the importance of immunizations for infants, children, and adults.
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Voccio Viewpoint 7/11/24: Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the ten-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, updates us on COVID (current vaccines not very effective), bird flu (low risk to the general public right now), dengue fever (avoid mosquito bites!), and offers some summer heat precautions.
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Voccio Viewpoint 3/5/24: Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the ten-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, discusses the CDC鈥檚 updated guidance for dealing with a range of common respiratory viral illnesses. The updated recommendations continue to protect those most at risk for severe illness from COVID, flu, and RSV.
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Voccio Viewpoint 1/26/24: Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the ten-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, updates dates us on all those nasty respiratory viruses (flu, Covid, RSV) that are still circulating this winter and also talks about pneumonia and how to help prevent pneumonia with vaccines.
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Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the ten-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, updates us on the primary respiratory illnesses -- flu, COVID-19, and RSV -- currently circulating in Northwest Georgia.
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Voccio Viewpoint 12/29/23: Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the ten-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, gives us a year-end assessment of the respiratory viruses - flu, COVID, RSV - currently circulating and some great advice on prevention and treatment, including a warning for mothers of young children.
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Voccio Viewpoint 12/1/23: Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the ten-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, comments on the recent respiratory-illness outbreaks in China, other countries, and here in the US, and puts them in perspective (bottom line: these are not novel pathogens and not especially worrisome to most of us). He also comments on the various respiratory illnesses that are currently circulating here and talks about how to prevent and/or treat them.
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Voccio Viewpoint 8/18/23: Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the ten-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, updates us on the recent increase in COVID-19 cases due to the EG.5 variant, He also talks about a new, forthcoming (later this fall) single-strain Covid shot targeting the omicron subvariant XBB.1.5, the most immune-evasive strain of the virus to date. Dr. Voccio also reminds that flu season is approaching and advises that flu shots are the single best way to prevent yourself and your loved ones from having complications due to seasonal influenza.
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Voccio Viewpoint 6/29/23: Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the ten-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, offers advice on protection from heat and sun, mosquitoes and ticks, and updates us on the rare, recent cases of malaria in the US.
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Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the ten-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, tells us about the health district's lead hazard program and a newly available RSV vaccine. RSV, or respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms but can be serious for infants and older adults..
April is STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) Awareness Month Take some time to learn about STIs here: www.ashasexualhealth.org/april-is-sti-awareness-month And if you're at risk, get tested! You can contact your local health department for confidential STI testing.
April is STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) Awareness Month Take some time to learn about STIs here: www.ashasexualhealth.org/april-is-sti-awareness-month And if you're at risk, get tested! You can contact your local health department for confidential STI testing.
National Prescription Drug Take Back
馃摙#TakeBackDay collection sites are NOW OPEN nationwide! Help keep your community safe by cleaning out your medicine cabinet and taking back unneeded meds for safe disposal! Find a collection site near you: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday#collection-locator and www.nwgapublichealth.org/opioids/.
Recolecci贸n de Medicamentos Recetados
#TakeBackDay sitios de recolecci贸n AHORA EST脕N ABIERTOS en todo del pa铆s! Ayude a mantener segura a su comunidad limpiando su botiqu铆n y desechando los medicamentos innecesarios para su eliminaci贸n segura! Encuentre un sitio de recolecci贸n cerca de usted: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday#collection-locator y www.nwgapublichealth.org/opioids/.
April is STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) Awareness Month Take some time to learn about STIs here: www.ashasexualhealth.org/april-is-sti-awareness-month And if you're at risk, get tested! You can contact your local health department for confidential STI testing.
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