From Sunshine to Shadows: Postpartum Depression
Being a new mom is supposed to be exciting, but some moms experience physical and emotional symptoms that make them feel quite the opposite! Known as the “baby blues,” symptoms like anxiety, crying, and irritability, while troublesome, are common. What is not common, however, is for those symptoms to last or become more intense. If […]
Health Department Closing for Maintenance and Training September 19, 20, and 23.
Buford Health Center will be temporarily closed from 12 p.m. on Thursday, September 19 through 12 p.m. on Monday, September 23, for maintenance. All Health Department offices and health centers are closed for staff training on Friday, September 20, 2024. All locations except Buford will resume regular hours on Monday, September 23, at 8 a.m. […]
Register for the Newton County Food Policy Council!
If you’re passionate about community, food justice, and sustainable agriculture, HELP shape the local food system in Newton County! TOGETHER, we can: Influence policies that impact food access, safety, and sustainability in the community. Make a change alongside local leaders, farmers, and advocates. Create actionable strategies for healthier and more equitable food policies. Join us […]
Closed for State Holiday September 2, 2024
All GNR Public Health offices and health centers are closed for the state holiday on Monday, September 2, 2024. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
DPH Confirms Measles Case in Metro Atlanta
On August 19, 2024,the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed a measles case in a metro Atlanta resident who was not fully vaccinated.The individual was exposed to measles while traveling out of the country. DPH is working to identify anyone who may have had contact with the individual while they were infectious. Read the […]
Listeria Outbreak Linked to Meats Sliced at Delis
CDC estimates that Listeria is the third leading cause of death from food poisoning in the United States. About 1,600 people get sick from Listeria each year, and about 260 die. Listeria is a bacteria that can be spread through contaminated food items including deli meats and soft cheeses. Listeria is especially harmful to pregnant women, people […]
July 28 is World Hepatitis Day!
Your liver performs over 500 vital functions every day to keep you alive. Hepatitis is a contagious virus that can lead to liver disease. Testing, preventing, and treating hepatitis, a viral infection that causes liver inflammation, plays an important role in staying healthy. In the U.S., chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C contribute to liver […]
Upcoming Surge CAB Meetings!
Looking for ways to get involved in your community? Join the Surge Community Advisory Board (CAB)! Surge is our communities in Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale Counties coming together to address the HIV epidemic. Our Community Advisory Board (CAB) is made up of unique individuals and diverse perspectives to ensure our efforts are having a direct […]
Navigating Pregnancy and Nursing as a Mother in Georgia
In honor of Breastfeeding Awareness Month in Georgia, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division along with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will be hosting a webinar series to remind you that although parenthood can be overwhelming, there are local resources in Georgia to support you with pregnancy, lactation, and more! This […]
Georgians Urged Not to Eat Diamond Shruumz Products
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating reports of severe illnesses associated with Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. Diamond Shruumz products may contain harmful and undisclosed ingredients, including psychoactive compounds that can cause serious illness when […]
Georgia DPH Seeks Public Input on the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking public comment on our Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant work plan for the federal fiscal year 2024. The public hearing aims to collect public comments on the proposed work plan and deliverables for this grant. A virtual public hearing will be held Friday, July […]