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CDC Highlights Georgia's Fight Against Infections

This week, CDC will release a Vital Signs report noting Georgia's work in addressing health care-associated infections and increasing antibiotic stewardship throughout the state. Since 2009, the Georgia Healthcare Associated Infections Advisory Committee has worked in these areas.


Ready to Read: Georgia Kicks Off Literacy Campaign

March 5 is Grade Level Reading Day at the State Capitol, and the event will kick off a new initiative to ensure that all Georgia's children become proficient readers. The Georgia Campaign for Grade Level Reading will focus on four key areas to improve literacy in the state. 

Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and DPH urges all Georgians ages 50 and older to talk to their doctors and get screened. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in Georgia and the U.S..

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Georgia Health Officials Warn of Potential Phone Scam

February 25, 2014

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) encourages Georgia residents to be extremely cautious when participating in health-related telephone surveys. Several residents have complained to DPH about suspicious phone calls.

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