DPH’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program Helps Georgia Resident Beat Breast Cancer
October 29, 2015
Breast cancer affects more than 200,000 women in the U.S. each year. Norma Mitchell never thought she would be one of those women.
Blog: Cancer
DPH Recognizes Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September 30, 2015
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is proud to join leaders in government and health care in observing National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Cancer Survivors Teaming Up to Help Others
June 8, 2015
Fourteen years ago, corporate executive Angie Patterson had breast cancer, undergoing a mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
That year-long process was harrowing, but she calls it “an enlightening time.”
Don’t Forget the Sunscreen: Protecting Your Skin in the Sun
May 26, 2015
This year’s summer season will provide plenty of opportunities to enjoy Georgia’s beautiful outdoor scenery, but will also bring increased chances of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun.
Coastal Health District Gears Up for Million Hearts Initiative
February 9, 2015
Every day, men and women have their blood pressure taken and find out they are at risk for hypertension. What then? What if they don’t have a regular physician for follow-up appointments or their blood pressure reading isn’t properly documented?
ARTrageous Bras Inspire Creativity and Raise Awareness for Cancer Care
September 1, 2014
The Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation invites the community to participate in the ARTrageous Bras Fundraiser by decorating a bra to benefit the Health System cancer care programs.
New Five Year Plan to Reduce Cancer in Georgia
June 30, 2014
Every day, more than 120 people in Georgia are diagnosed with cancer. That is an average of more than 41,000 new cancer cases each year. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Georgia, taking the lives of an estimated 16,630 people in 2013.
Cancer Coalition Honored for Community Service
May 1, 2014
For its work in bringing cancer prevention, early detection and life-saving treatment to thousands of Georgians, the Cancer Coalition of South Georgia was named a winner of the Joseph D.