by Staff | The Marietta Daily Journal |

The Marietta Daily Journal reports the Health Inspection scores of restaurants inspected between February 4 – 17, 2017.

The following are results of inspections done by the Environmental Health Division of the Cobb County Health Department the week of February 4 – 17, 2017.

Grading Scale: A=100-90, B=89-80, C=79-70, U=69 or less. A grade of New is for new restaurants or in case of a change of ownership.

The post Restaurant Health Inspections – Feb. 4-17, 2017 appeared first on Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

by Laura Berrios | Atlanta Journal-Constitution |

Cobb County

• Gabriel’s at the Old Mill, 4271 Southside Drive, Acworth. 72/C

• Kennesaw Thai Cuisine, 2754 S. Main St., Kennesaw. 100/A

• Los Arcos Mexican, 3101 Roswell Road, Marietta. 91/A

• McCray’s West Village Tavern, 4500 W. Village Place, Smyrna. 71/C

• Tip Top Donuts, 745 Cobb Parkway, Marietta. 94/A

The post Cobb County restaurant inspection scores appeared first on Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

by Laura Berrios | Atlanta Journal-Constitution |

Cobb County

• Shahi Naan & Curry, 2100 Roswell Road, Marietta. 96/A

• Taco Mac, 600 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. 75/C

• Varners Restaurant & Tavern, 725 Concord Road, Smyrna. 96/A

• XenGo Fusion Kitchen, 3162 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. 83/B

• Zama Mexican Cuisine, 4600 W. Village Place, Smyrna. 96/A

The post Cobb County restaurant inspection scores appeared first on Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

Visit Cobb & Douglas Public Health to make sure your child is up-to-date on their vaccines during Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week, March 13-17, 2017.

Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week was established by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) to help remind parents to talk with their preteens and teens about getting immunized against several vaccine-preventable diseases because a shot only lasts a second; a disease lasts much longer.

According to the Georgia Department of Public Health Rule (511-2-2), all students born on or after January 1, 2002, entering or transferring into seventh grade and any “new entrant” into eighth -12th grades in Georgia need proof of an adolescent pertussis (whooping cough) booster vaccination (called “Tdap”) AND an adolescent meningococcal vaccination (MenACWY). This law affects all public and private schools including, but not limited to charter schools, community schools, juvenile court schools and other alternative school settings (excluding homeschool).

“Vaccines continue to be the best defense we have against preventable and sometimes deadly diseases,” said Priti Kolhe, District Immunization Director of Cobb & Douglas Public Health. “I encourage parents to make it a priority to vaccinate their preteens against these diseases.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends the following vaccines for preteens and teens:

• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap)
• Influenza (flu)
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
• Meningococcal Disease (MenACWY)

Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness through schools, health care providers and the media regarding preteen immunizations, particularly Georgia’s pertussis and meningococcal requirements for incoming seventh-grade students. Speak with your physician today to find out if your preteen is up-to-date and if not, make a date to vaccinate.

For more information, call: 770-514-2300.

The post Cobb & Douglas Public Health Urges Parents to Set a Date to Vaccinate Their Preteens appeared first on Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

by Cobb-Douglas Public Health | Kennesaw Patch |

Visit Cobb & Douglas Public Health to make sure your child is up-to-date on their vaccines during Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week, March 13-17, 2017.

Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week was established by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) to help remind parents to talk with their preteens and teens about getting immunized against several vaccine-preventable diseases because a shot only lasts a second; a disease lasts much longer.

According to the Georgia Department of Public Health Rule (511-2-2), all students born on or after January 1, 2002, entering or transferring into seventh grade and any “new entrant” into eighth -12^th grades in Georgia need proof of an adolescent pertussis (whooping cough) booster vaccination (called “Tdap”) AND an adolescent meningococcal vaccination (MenACWY). This law affects all public and private schools including, but not limited to charter schools, community schools, juvenile court schools and other alternative school settings (excluding homeschool).

“Vaccines continue to be the best defense we have against preventable and sometimes deadly diseases,” said Priti Kolhe, District Immunization Director of Cobb & Douglas Public Health. “I encourage parents to make it a priority to vaccinate their preteens against these diseases.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends the following vaccines for preteens and teens:

• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap)
• Influenza (flu)
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
• Meningococcal Disease (MenACWY)

Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness through schools, health care providers and the media regarding preteen immunizations, particularly Georgia’s pertussis and meningococcal requirements for incoming seventh-grade students. Speak with your physician today to find out if your preteen is up-to-date and if not, make a date to vaccinate.

For more information, call: 770-514-2300 or visit: cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org.

The post Cobb & Douglas Public Health Urges Parents to Set a Date to Vaccinate Their Preteens appeared first on Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

by Cobb-Douglas Public Health | East Cobb Patch |

Visit Cobb & Douglas Public Health to make sure your child is up-to-date on their vaccines during Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week, March 13-17, 2017.

Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week was established by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) to help remind parents to talk with their preteens and teens about getting immunized against several vaccine-preventable diseases because a shot only lasts a second; a disease lasts much longer.

According to the Georgia Department of Public Health Rule (511-2-2), all students born on or after January 1, 2002, entering or transferring into seventh grade and any “new entrant” into eighth -12^th grades in Georgia need proof of an adolescent pertussis (whooping cough) booster vaccination (called “Tdap”) AND an adolescent meningococcal vaccination (MenACWY). This law affects all public and private schools including, but not limited to charter schools, community schools, juvenile court schools and other alternative school settings (excluding homeschool).

“Vaccines continue to be the best defense we have against preventable and sometimes deadly diseases,” said Priti Kolhe, District Immunization Director of Cobb & Douglas Public Health. “I encourage parents to make it a priority to vaccinate their preteens against these diseases.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends the following vaccines for preteens and teens:

• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap)
• Influenza (flu)
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
• Meningococcal Disease (MenACWY)

Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness through schools, health care providers and the media regarding preteen immunizations, particularly Georgia’s pertussis and meningococcal requirements for incoming seventh-grade students. Speak with your physician today to find out if your preteen is up-to-date and if not, make a date to vaccinate.

For more information, call: 770-514-2300 or visit: cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org.

The post Cobb & Douglas Public Health Urges Parents to Set a Date to Vaccinate Their Preteens appeared first on Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

by Cobb-Douglas Public Health | Smyrna-Vinings Patch |

Visit Cobb & Douglas Public Health to make sure your child is up-to-date on their vaccines during Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week, March 13-17, 2017.

Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week was established by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) to help remind parents to talk with their preteens and teens about getting immunized against several vaccine-preventable diseases because a shot only lasts a second; a disease lasts much longer.

According to the Georgia Department of Public Health Rule (511-2-2), all students born on or after January 1, 2002, entering or transferring into seventh grade and any “new entrant” into eighth -12^th grades in Georgia need proof of an adolescent pertussis (whooping cough) booster vaccination (called “Tdap”) AND an adolescent meningococcal vaccination (MenACWY). This law affects all public and private schools including, but not limited to charter schools, community schools, juvenile court schools and other alternative school settings (excluding homeschool).

“Vaccines continue to be the best defense we have against preventable and sometimes deadly diseases,” said Priti Kolhe, District Immunization Director of Cobb & Douglas Public Health. “I encourage parents to make it a priority to vaccinate their preteens against these diseases.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends the following vaccines for preteens and teens:

• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap)
• Influenza (flu)
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
• Meningococcal Disease (MenACWY)

Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness through schools, health care providers and the media regarding preteen immunizations, particularly Georgia’s pertussis and meningococcal requirements for incoming seventh-grade students. Speak with your physician today to find out if your preteen is up-to-date and if not, make a date to vaccinate.

For more information, call: 770-514-2300 or visit: cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org.

The post Cobb & Douglas Public Health Urges Parents to Set a Date to Vaccinate Their Preteens appeared first on Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

by Cobb-Douglas Public Health | Douglasville Patch |

Visit Cobb & Douglas Public Health to make sure your child is up-to-date on their vaccines during Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week, March 13-17, 2017.

Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week was established by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) to help remind parents to talk with their preteens and teens about getting immunized against several vaccine-preventable diseases because a shot only lasts a second; a disease lasts much longer.

According to the Georgia Department of Public Health Rule (511-2-2), all students born on or after January 1, 2002, entering or transferring into seventh grade and any “new entrant” into eighth -12^th grades in Georgia need proof of an adolescent pertussis (whooping cough) booster vaccination (called “Tdap”) AND an adolescent meningococcal vaccination (MenACWY). This law affects all public and private schools including, but not limited to charter schools, community schools, juvenile court schools and other alternative school settings (excluding homeschool).

“Vaccines continue to be the best defense we have against preventable and sometimes deadly diseases,” said Priti Kolhe, District Immunization Director of Cobb & Douglas Public Health. “I encourage parents to make it a priority to vaccinate their preteens against these diseases.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends the following vaccines for preteens and teens:

• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap)
• Influenza (flu)
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
• Meningococcal Disease (MenACWY)

Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness through schools, health care providers and the media regarding preteen immunizations, particularly Georgia’s pertussis and meningococcal requirements for incoming seventh-grade students. Speak with your physician today to find out if your preteen is up-to-date and if not, make a date to vaccinate.

For more information, call: 770-514-2300 or visit: cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org.

The post Cobb & Douglas Public Health Urges Parents to Set a Date to Vaccinate Their Preteens appeared first on Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

by Cobb-Douglas Public Health | Marietta Patch |

Visit Cobb & Douglas Public Health to make sure your child is up-to-date on their vaccines during Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week, March 13-17, 2017.

Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week was established by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) to help remind parents to talk with their preteens and teens about getting immunized against several vaccine-preventable diseases because a shot only lasts a second; a disease lasts much longer.

According to the Georgia Department of Public Health Rule (511-2-2), all students born on or after January 1, 2002, entering or transferring into seventh grade and any “new entrant” into eighth -12^th grades in Georgia need proof of an adolescent pertussis (whooping cough) booster vaccination (called “Tdap”) AND an adolescent meningococcal vaccination (MenACWY). This law affects all public and private schools including, but not limited to charter schools, community schools, juvenile court schools and other alternative school settings (excluding homeschool).

“Vaccines continue to be the best defense we have against preventable and sometimes deadly diseases,” said Priti Kolhe, District Immunization Director of Cobb & Douglas Public Health. “I encourage parents to make it a priority to vaccinate their preteens against these diseases.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends the following vaccines for preteens and teens:

• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap)
• Influenza (flu)
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
• Meningococcal Disease (MenACWY)

Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness through schools, health care providers and the media regarding preteen immunizations, particularly Georgia’s pertussis and meningococcal requirements for incoming seventh-grade students. Speak with your physician today to find out if your preteen is up-to-date and if not, make a date to vaccinate.

For more information, call: 770-514-2300 or visit: cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org.

The post Cobb & Douglas Public Health Urges Parents to Set a Date to Vaccinate Their Preteens appeared first on Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

In recognition of National Nutrition Month, Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) encourages residents to consider how their food choices add up over time and to take a moment to make every bite count. Whether you are planning meals to prepare at home or making selections when eating out, ‘Put Your Best Fork Forward’ to help find your healthy eating style.

Follow these tips to get started:

• Create an eating style that includes a variety of your favorite, healthful foods.

• Practice cooking more at home and experiment with healthier ingredients.

• How much we eat is as important as what we eat. Eat and drink the right amount for you, as MyPlate encourages us to do.

• Find activities that you enjoy and be physically active.

• Manage your weight or lower your health risks by consulting a registered dietitian nutritionist. RDNs can provide sound, easy-to-follow personalized nutrition advice to meet your lifestyle, preferences and health-related needs.

Remember to start small! Creating new eating habits and learning about new foods takes time, so do something each day to increase your healthy food knowledge and give your taste buds a chance to savor new flavors.

For more information about nutrition, visit www.eatright.org, www.dph.georgia.gov/nutrition-program or www.choosemyplate.gov.

About National Nutrition Month®

National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.

The post Cobb & Douglas Public Health Encourages Residents to ‘Put Their Best Fork Forward’ appeared first on Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

by TG Jaglinski | DCTV Channel 23 |

Servings E103 from Channel 23 on Vimeo.

Lin Snowe, Coordinator of Safe Kids Douglas County teamed up with TJ Jaglinski on the Servings, Kitchens with a Cause show to talk about Safe Kids Douglas initiatives on Douglas County News, Channel 23.

The post [VIDEO] Safe Kids Douglas County Coordinator Lin Snowe Cooks and Chats About Safe Kids Douglas Initiatives with TG Jaglinski on DCTV Channel 23 Cooking Show appeared first on Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

by Laura Berrios | Atlanta Journal-Constitution |

Cobb County

• Don Chilos Bar & Grill, 1977 S. Cobb Drive, Marietta. 82/B

• It’s Greek To Us, 1355 Church St., Ext., Marietta. 87/B

• La Bamba Mexican Bar & Grill, 4100 Jiles Road, Kennesaw. 73/C

• La Madeleine, 4101 Roswell Road, Marietta. 87/B

• Saigon Café, 2700 Cumberland Blvd., Smyrna. 80/B

The post Cobb County restaurant inspection scores appeared first on Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

by Ben Brasch | Atlanta Journal-Constitution |

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that the Cajun Crawfish and Seafood restaurant on Windy Hill received a Food Inspection failing score of 54/U by Cobb & Douglas Public Health due to mildew, grease and other violations.

Read more here.

Note: Subscription may be required to access articles.

The post Cobb seafood market fails health inspection due to grease, mildew appeared first on Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

by Cobb-Douglas Public Health | Kennesaw Patch |

In recognition of National Nutrition Month, Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) encourages residents to consider how their food choices add up over time and to take a moment to make every bite count. Whether you are planning meals to prepare at home or making selections when eating out, ‘Put Your Best Fork Forward’ to help find your healthy eating style.

Follow these tips to get started:

• Create an eating style that includes a variety of your favorite, healthful foods.
• Practice cooking more at home and experiment with healthier ingredients.
• How much we eat is as important as what we eat. Eat and drink the right amount for you, as MyPlate encourages us to do.
• Find activities that you enjoy and be physically active.
• Manage your weight or lower your health risks by consulting a registered dietitian nutritionist. RDNs can provide sound, easy-to-follow personalized nutrition advice to meet your lifestyle, preferences and health-related needs.

Remember to start small! Creating new eating habits and learning about new foods takes time, so do something each day to increase your healthy food knowledge and give your taste buds a chance to savor new flavors.

For more information about nutrition, visit www.eatright.org, www.dph.georgia.gov/nutrition-program or www.choosemyplate.gov.

About National Nutrition Month®

National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.

The post Cobb & Douglas Public Health Encourages Residents to ‘Put Their Best Fork Forward’ appeared first on Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

by Cobb-Douglas Public Health | East Cobb Patch |

In recognition of National Nutrition Month, Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) encourages residents to consider how their food choices add up over time and to take a moment to make every bite count. Whether you are planning meals to prepare at home or making selections when eating out, ‘Put Your Best Fork Forward’ to help find your healthy eating style.

Follow these tips to get started:

• Create an eating style that includes a variety of your favorite, healthful foods.
• Practice cooking more at home and experiment with healthier ingredients.
• How much we eat is as important as what we eat. Eat and drink the right amount for you, as MyPlate encourages us to do.
• Find activities that you enjoy and be physically active.
• Manage your weight or lower your health risks by consulting a registered dietitian nutritionist. RDNs can provide sound, easy-to-follow personalized nutrition advice to meet your lifestyle, preferences and health-related needs.

Remember to start small! Creating new eating habits and learning about new foods takes time, so do something each day to increase your healthy food knowledge and give your taste buds a chance to savor new flavors.

For more information about nutrition, visit www.eatright.org, www.dph.georgia.gov/nutrition-program or www.choosemyplate.gov.

About National Nutrition Month®

National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.

The post Cobb & Douglas Public Health Encourages Residents to ‘Put Their Best Fork Forward’ appeared first on Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

by Cobb-Douglas Public Health | Smyrna-Vinings Patch |

In recognition of National Nutrition Month, Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) encourages residents to consider how their food choices add up over time and to take a moment to make every bite count. Whether you are planning meals to prepare at home or making selections when eating out, ‘Put Your Best Fork Forward’ to help find your healthy eating style.

Follow these tips to get started:

• Create an eating style that includes a variety of your favorite, healthful foods.
• Practice cooking more at home and experiment with healthier ingredients.
• How much we eat is as important as what we eat. Eat and drink the right amount for you, as MyPlate encourages us to do.
• Find activities that you enjoy and be physically active.
• Manage your weight or lower your health risks by consulting a registered dietitian nutritionist. RDNs can provide sound, easy-to-follow personalized nutrition advice to meet your lifestyle, preferences and health-related needs.

Remember to start small! Creating new eating habits and learning about new foods takes time, so do something each day to increase your healthy food knowledge and give your taste buds a chance to savor new flavors.

For more information about nutrition, visit www.eatright.org, www.dph.georgia.gov/nutrition-program or www.choosemyplate.gov.

About National Nutrition Month®

National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.

The post Cobb & Douglas Public Health Encourages Residents to ‘Put Their Best Fork Forward’ appeared first on Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

by Cobb-Douglas Public Health | Douglasville Patch |

In recognition of National Nutrition Month, Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) encourages residents to consider how their food choices add up over time and to take a moment to make every bite count. Whether you are planning meals to prepare at home or making selections when eating out, ‘Put Your Best Fork Forward’ to help find your healthy eating style.

Follow these tips to get started:

• Create an eating style that includes a variety of your favorite, healthful foods.
• Practice cooking more at home and experiment with healthier ingredients.
• How much we eat is as important as what we eat. Eat and drink the right amount for you, as MyPlate encourages us to do.
• Find activities that you enjoy and be physically active.
• Manage your weight or lower your health risks by consulting a registered dietitian nutritionist. RDNs can provide sound, easy-to-follow personalized nutrition advice to meet your lifestyle, preferences and health-related needs.

Remember to start small! Creating new eating habits and learning about new foods takes time, so do something each day to increase your healthy food knowledge and give your taste buds a chance to savor new flavors.

For more information about nutrition, visit www.eatright.org, www.dph.georgia.gov/nutrition-program or www.choosemyplate.gov.

About National Nutrition Month®

National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.

The post Cobb & Douglas Public Health Encourages Residents to ‘Put Their Best Fork Forward’ appeared first on Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

by Cobb-Douglas Public Health | Marietta Patch |

In recognition of National Nutrition Month, Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) encourages residents to consider how their food choices add up over time and to take a moment to make every bite count. Whether you are planning meals to prepare at home or making selections when eating out, ‘Put Your Best Fork Forward’ to help find your healthy eating style.

Follow these tips to get started:

• Create an eating style that includes a variety of your favorite, healthful foods.
• Practice cooking more at home and experiment with healthier ingredients.
• How much we eat is as important as what we eat. Eat and drink the right amount for you, as MyPlate encourages us to do.
• Find activities that you enjoy and be physically active.
• Manage your weight or lower your health risks by consulting a registered dietitian nutritionist. RDNs can provide sound, easy-to-follow personalized nutrition advice to meet your lifestyle, preferences and health-related needs.

Remember to start small! Creating new eating habits and learning about new foods takes time, so do something each day to increase your healthy food knowledge and give your taste buds a chance to savor new flavors.

For more information about nutrition, visit www.eatright.org, www.dph.georgia.gov/nutrition-program or www.choosemyplate.gov.

About National Nutrition Month®

National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.

The post Cobb & Douglas Public Health Encourages Residents to ‘Put Their Best Fork Forward’ appeared first on Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

by Laura Berrios | Atlanta Journal-Constitution |

Cobb County

• American Wings, 2555 Delk Road, Marietta. 82/B

• Paletas y Helados Ricoleta, 1245 Veterans Memorial Highway, Mableton. 99/A

• Roly Poly Rolled Sandwiches, 3895 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. 95/A

• Sushinobo in Vinings, 4500 W. Village Place, Smyrna. 71/C

• Ted’s Montana Grill, 1000 Cumberland Mall, Atlanta. 93/A

The post Cobb County restaurant inspection scores appeared first on Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

by Cobb-Douglas Public Health | Kennesaw Patch |

World TB Day on March 24, 2017 celebrates an opportunity to raise awareness about the burden of tuberculosis (TB) worldwide and the status of TB prevention and care efforts. This year, Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) encourages residents to learn more about TB infection, get tested, and challenge the public to unite together to end TB.

Most commonly affecting the lungs, TB can be fatal if left untreated, and can also attack the kidneys, spine and brain of the infected person. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 10.4 million people fell ill with TB and there were 1.8 million TB deaths in 2015, making it the leading infectious killer worldwide.

While anyone can contract TB, the disease thrives among people living in poverty, communities and groups that are marginalized, and other vulnerable populations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 324 new cases of tuberculosis were reported in Georgia alone in 2015, the most recent year of report, and that Georgia now ranks 7^th in the nation for TB incidence.

According to Phyllistine Gardner, CDPH district tuberculosis coordinator, the rate of infected residents has been steadily increasing despite her team’s success in identifying and treating persons affected by TB.

“Identifying, evaluating and treating tuberculosis requires a very specific skill set and knowledge base, both of which we have here at Cobb & Douglas Public Health,” said Gardner. “TB symptoms are often mistaken for pneumonia, but we want residents to know that we have the vital resources needed to conquer this disease. We will make arrangements for our residents any way we can.”

Residents of Cobb and Douglas, or surrounding counties can call (770) 514-2362 for more information about tuberculosis, getting tested and starting no-cost treatment, or visit www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org.

The post Cobb & Douglas Public Health Encourages Residents to Unite to End Tuberculosis appeared first on Cobb & Douglas Public Health.