Author Archives: Chad Wasdin
STD AWARENESS MONTH
April is STD Awareness Month, an annual observance to raise public awareness about the impact of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) …
What You Might Not Realize About The Benefits Of Hand-Washing
By MARC SILVER • MAR 6, 2018 OK, so maybe you’re one of those people who don’t wash their hands even after going …
At Risk For Type 2 Diabetes?
One in three American adults is at risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes, which is why Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale …
Pre-teen Vaccination Week 2018
What would you rather face, a shot that lasts a second or a disease that lasts a lot longer? In …
CDC Offers Refresher on Safe-sleep Practices for Infants
Article written by AAFP News Staff on January 22, 2018. About 3,500 sleep-related infant deaths occur each year in the …
HAPPY SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK!
Day 1- Family Preparedness Families should be prepared for any type of hazard that could affect their area. The best …
Flu: What you need to know
Flu is a viral illness that causes fever, sore throat, muscle aches and cough. Flu can weaken the body’s defenses …
Rules and Regulations Governing Public Swimming Pools, Spas, and Recreational Water Parks
Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale County Environmental Health offices are seeking your feedback on the new proposed rules and regulations that …
Be Prepared and Stay Safe for Winter Weather!
Winter Weather has been unpredictable in Georgia this season, which is why it’s so important to understand what you and …
Cervical Cancer Prevention Requires Both Quality Healthcare and Accessibility To Healthcare
The National Cervical Cancer Coalition reports that each year in the U.S. nearly 13,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, …
