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Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Colquitt County is currently experiencing what health officials call a “community-wide outbreak” of Norovirus.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Updated with video; Darton State College partnered with the Phoebe Cancer Center, Southwest Public Health District, Cancer Coalition of South Georgia, American Cancer Society, and 100 Black Men of Albany to hold a luncheon Friday raising awareness for colorectal cancer.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  Residents using private wells that have been flooded by the recent severe weather should take precautions against waterborne illnesses by boiling well water for two minutes and then straining it before consumption, Southwest Health District Environmental Health Director Dewayne Tanner warned this evening.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Updated with video; Local doctors credits programs like the Network of Trust, school health program, for keeping the flu at bay in our region.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  There's no hidding it, flu season is here.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Updated with video; Several local groups joined together Friday afternoon to promote breast cancer awareness at a luncheon.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  The 14 Public Health Districts in Southwest Georgia received bug spray and larvicide briquettes thanks to a grant from The Friends of Southwest Georgia Public Health.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  The Southwest Public Health District has announced that suspected human case of West Nile virus is being investigated in Miller County and a horse has been confirmed with the mosquito-borne infection.

Sunday, September 02, 2012  With the cooler temperatures that we'll hopefully start seeing sooner rather than later, comes also the reminder to get your flu shots.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Updated with video; The Center for Disease Control released a report calling this year the worst for West Nile virus cases.

Friday, July 13, 2012  FOX 31 has learned that Dougherty County has it's first confirmed case of West Nile virus.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  Updated with video; Warmer weather is here and before the mosquitoes come out in full force, health officials are warning people to take precaution.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County has a new tool in the fight against shingles.

Monday, November 21, 2011  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day, viewers wanted to know what local resources are available for people who want to quit smoking.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  With flu season quickly approaching, the Southwest Georgia Public Health District is beginning to distribute flu vaccinations to the public.