Peak Flu Season is Just Around the Corner. Cobb & Douglas Public Health...
The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed 19 flu-related deaths in Georgia and peak flu season is still a few weeks away. Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) urges anyone that has not...
View ArticleCDPH’s Center for Emergency Preparedness & Response Set to Host its Community...
Cobb & Douglas Public Health’s Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response is hosting an upcoming Community Response Summit to be held at the Senior Services Wellness Center in Marietta on...
View ArticleCervical Cancer? Not On My Watch!
It’s time for all women to say: “Cervical Cancer? Not On My Watch!” Only through routine screenings that cervical cancer can be detected early. Close to 100% of women diagnosed in a pre-cancer stage...
View ArticleCDPH District Health Director Receives 2014 Health Hero Award
Dr. Jack Kennedy, District Health Director of Cobb & Douglas Public Health, was recognized as the 2014 Individual Health Hero for making a significant positive impact on the health of the Cobb...
View ArticleABCD’s of Keeping Food Safe in an Emergency from the FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends to always keep meat, poultry, fish, and eggs refrigerated at or below 40 °F and frozen food at or below 0 °F. This may be difficult when the power is...
View ArticleCobb & Douglas Public Health Urges Residents to Take the Steps Necessary to...
Heart disease is a major problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 715,000 Americans have a heart attack each year and nearly 600,000 people die from heart...
View ArticleEvery Four Minutes Someone Is Diagnosed With Colorectal Cancer
March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Take Charge of Your Life. Get Screened. Every 10 minutes, someone in this country dies from colorectal cancer, a cancer that can be prevented. Cobb &...
View ArticleLowest Restaurant Scores of 2013 in Metro Atlanta
By Ross McLaughlin | WXIA – 11 Alive | 11Alive has the worst health inspection scores of the past year. Our Center for Investigative Action examined all health inspection scores in metro Atlanta from...
View ArticleEast Cobb Food Scores, Jan. 25-Feb. 1
By Wendy Parker | East Cobb Patch| The latest inspections by Cobb Public Health include visits to Bradley’s Bar & Grill, J. Christopher’s Restaurant and Marlow’s Tavern and a follow-up to Mazzy’s....
View ArticleChamber Presents 2014 Health Hero Award
By: Staff | Marietta Daily Journal | The Cobb Chamber of Commerce presented its 2014 Health Hero Award to two recipients at its First Monday Breakfast, sponsored by WellStar, on Feb. 3 at the Cobb...
View ArticleDouglas Health Futures Foundation Asking $199K for Vacant Building
The proceeds of the sale with fund foundation’s programs. By Scott Bernarde | Douglasville Patch | The Douglas Health Futures Foundation is selling its vacant medical/office facility at 6457 East...
View ArticleCobb public health advocates win awards
By MDJ Staff | Marietta Daily Journal | Georgia Public Health Association presented Dr. Dan Stephens with the Fred Agel Governance Award in recognition of his outstanding commitment and service as...
View ArticlePower Up for 30 is Working in Cobb Schools
Power Up for 30 is one way several schools in Cobb County are tackling the obesity problem facing Georgia’s youth. The message is clear. School children need to get moving. Sope Creek Elementary in...
View ArticleSouth Cobb High School to Have Health, Wellness Fair on Saturday
By Staff | Marietta Daily Journal | The South Cobb High School Parent Teacher Student Association announced it is sponsoring a Community Health and Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March...
View ArticleCobb & Douglas Public Health: Keeping Our Residents Safe and Healthy
For nearly 20 years, communities across the U.S. have been celebrating National Public Health Week (NPHW) each April. This year, NPHW 2014 takes place April 7–13 and focuses on the theme “Public...
View ArticleLocal Agencies Work Together to Observe STD Awareness Month on April 30
On Wednesday, April 30, Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH), in collaboration with the Empowerment Resource Center, will provide free Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and HIV testing & counseling to...
View ArticleWhat is “Be the Wall?”
By Wes Tallon | DCTV – 23 | In this episode, Twalla Marshall, Public Health Educator, discusses the “Be the Wall” Campaign. To view, visit: http://www.celebratedouglascounty.com/
View ArticleScreening is Best Defense Against Colorectal Cancer
By CDPH | Marietta Daily Journal | Every 10 minutes, someone in the U.S. dies from colorectal cancer, a cancer that can be prevented. Cobb & Douglas Public Health and the Georgia Department of...
View ArticleWhat Else is Happening in Cobb County . . .
By Staff | CobbLine | County manager honored for leadership Cobb County Manager David Hankerson (pictured on right) was recently honored with the 2014 Jerry R. Griffin Excellence in Public Service...
View ArticleCobb and Douglas Public Health Advocates Awarded
By Staff | PHWeek | Last month, the Georgia Public Health Association (GPHA) presented Dr. Dan Stephens with the Fred Agel Governance Award in recognition of his outstanding commitment and service...
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