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Web5. Georgia also has the third lowest (worst) birth weights in the USA. 6. Black maternal death rates in Georgia are three times higher than white residents. Black fetal birth …

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Families Discuss Drug & Mental Health Awareness with Local

WebFayette Factor and Drug Free Fayette held a panel discussion titled “Family Focus,” informing children and parents about the dangers of substance abuse and mental health …

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6 Reasons to Take Mental Health Seriously

WebIt can be difficult to admit that one may have a mental health problem. Also, it can be just as difficult getting the people in one’s life to understand one’s situation without making any …

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WebFayetteville Proposes ‘Town Center’ for 38-Acre Tract Development. Dylan Shoemaker. May 15, 2024. The City of Fayetteville hosted the first of two town hall meetings on May 9 at …

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Fayette BOC Approves New DPH Facility News fayette-news.net

WebFollowing a presentation of two options and public comment regarding a new location of a Georgia Department of Public Health building in the community, Fayette County …

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Fayette County Health Department to Offer Back-to-School …

WebThe Fayette County Health Department is offering a back-to-school immunization and health screening event for children and teens from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, …

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WebFor many former elementary and middle school students, receiving candy rewards from teachers for doing well in school served as positive reinforcement, but many parents are …

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Introducing Workout Anytime: Fayetteville’s Newest Fitness …

WebWorkout Anytime is a 24/7 gym focused on making fitness available at the most convenient time for their customers while providing state-of-the-art machinery, training, saunas, …

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Final Public Hearing for Medical Detox Facility Scheduled Jan. 25

WebWhile a decades-old state zoning provision hampers the efforts, the final public hearing for a medical detox facility proposed for Fayette County will be held during the Jan. 25 Fayette …

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Local Health Departments Awarded Car-Seat Mini-Grants

WebNine county health departments in District 4 Public Health are now equipped to provide a limited number of free car seats and safety training to financially eligible

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Fayette Health Department Offers Flu, Covid Vaccines, Free Covid …

WebFayette County Health Department offers flu shots and the updated COVID-19 vaccine to provide protection against two of the three respiratory illnesses already circulating this …

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DPH: Not Too Early for Back-to-School Immunizations

WebThough it may be too early to buy new pencils and paper for the next school year, Georgia Department of Public Health officials say spring is a great time to

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Potential Health Issues to Be Mindful of During Black History …

WebFebruary is Black History Month and, while the country is celebrating and commemorating the great contributions made to this country by black Americans, it also is a good time to …

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‘We Have a Responsibility to Our Fellow Citizens’

WebAs we move out of February, a month focused on heart health, it is important to remember that health and the protection of health needs to remain in focus all year long.

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Board of Health 2024 Meeting Schedule Meetings and Events

WebFayette County Board of Health 2024 meetings are held at 5 p.m. in the Fayette County Public Meeting Room, located at 140 Stonewall Avenue West in Fayetteville.

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Rep. Mandisha A. Thomas to Qualify for Georgia’s Congressional …

WebSOUTH FULTON – State Rep. Mandisha A. Thomas (D-65) has announced her candidacy for Georgia’s Congressional 6th District. Rep. Thomas qualified on March 4 at the …

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Fayette County Recognized with 2023 Cigna Healthy Workforce …

WebFayette County officials announced on Feb. 22 that the county was selected by Cigna Healthcare as a recipient of the company’s 2023 Gold level Healthy Workforce …

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Ngo Wins at HOSA Conference School fayette-news.net

WebMcIntosh High’s Tiffany Ngo won at the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Fall Leadership Conference.

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