03/02/2012 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/Smyrna Clinical Closure Door Sign 2012.pdf newWin EFFECTIVE MARCH 16, 2011 - THE SMYRNA PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER WILL NO LONGER PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: IMMUNIZATIONS, VISION, HEARING, DENTAL SCREENINGS, WELL CHILD CHECKS, STD SERVICES, BIRTH CONTROL, PREGNANCY TESTS 10/12/11 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/Cobb_MAPP_Press_Release_10.12.11.pdf newWin Nationwide, recent reports are suggesting that for the first time ever, as a result of rising obesity rates, children may not outlive their parents. Closer to home and specifically in Cobb County 10/12/11 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/Douglas_MAPP_Press_Release_10.12.11.pdf newWin When it comes to the health and safety of Douglas County, there is both good and bad news. While the county looks pretty good in some areas, health status reports also identify many other areas 09/29/11 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/Cobb_Public_Health_Recieves_Grant__-_2011.pdf newWin This week Cobb Public Health was awarded a $499,000 grant to help create a healthier community for the residents of Cobb County. The funds will 09/26/11 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/Public_Health_secures_grant_to_improve_childrens_hearing_-_2011-1.pdf newWin Thanks to a $76,000 grant, Cobb and Douglas Public Health recently purchased hearing screening equipment for its on-site clinics, as well as several pediatric offices within the two-county health district. 09/26/11 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/RELEASE_Cobb_EMC_Gift__10.3.2011-1.pdf newWin The Cobb Health Futures Foundation, Inc. recently received a generous monetary gift from Cobb EMC to support public health services for women and children in need. 08/05/11 http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_060_2011_Release/index.asp newWin The Cargill plant that produced the ground turkey products is in Arkansas and has stopped production for the time being. This plant produces several brands, but the primary ones are Honeysuckle White, Kroger brand, and Giant Eagle store brand. 08/05/11 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/Americas_First_Big_Latch_On_release_-_2011.pdf newWin In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, Cobb and Douglas Public Health is encouraging local mothers to join thousands of nursing mothers and their babies throughout the nation to take part in the Big Latch On. 07/27/11 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/Back_to_school_-Meningitis_Vaccine_Booster_release_-_2011.pdf newWin In light of new vaccine recommendations this year, parents of all students, whether new or returning, should make sure their children receive the required vaccines. 07/18/11 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/Drain_Cover_Recall_Nad-1.pdf newWin The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled specific drain covers made by eight (8) manufacturers. The recall is due to the improper rating of the covers by a third party organization. 07/12/11 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/HeatWarning71211.pdf newWin As temperatures soar to record highs, Cobb and Douglas Public Health officials are encouraging residents to take necessary precautions to avoid heat related illnesses. Here are a few tips to stay cool and safe in these extreme temperatures. 04/26/11 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/Infant_Immunization_Week_release_-_2011[2].pdf newWin Although Cobb County officials continue to see cases of Pertussis, they are determined to protect infants from this and all other vaccine preventable diseases. 03/29/11 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/Resources/2011_-_Food_inspection_scams_PSA[1].pdf newWin Cobb and Douglas Public Health was recently made aware of attempted scams affecting local restaurants in our two-county district. 02/17/11 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/HealthAndWellness/Nutrition/index.php Our Registered Dietitians are happy to provide personalized nutritional counseling to those in need. 02/07/11 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/strepthroat.php This time of year we typically see increases in school absences as a result of cold and flu-type illnesses. One illness of particular concern during this time of year is strep throat. Strep throat is a common illness caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. The symptoms typically experienced are nasal congestion, fever, sore throat and cough. 10/13/10 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/Programs/EnvHealth/Restaurants/Resources/Temp Food Newsletter.pdf The season for temporary food events typically runs from late March through October, with a couple of events before and after. Despite this year's change in the processing of temporary food permits, hundreds of vendor inspections were conducted in Cobb and Douglas counties. 8/30/10 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/positivewnv.php Two animals have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in Cobb County. In light of these recent cases, Cobb & Douglas Public Health officials want to remind residents to take the necessary measures to protect themselves and their families from WNV. 8/19/10 http://www.fda.gov/Food/NewsEvents/WhatsNewinFood/ucm222684.htm#Identifying 7/28/10 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/Resources/HPV and TDAP 2 flyer - Jul 2010.pdf The odds are against you... At least 50 percent of sexually active people will get genital HPV and most won't know they have it. 7/21/10 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/schoolimmunizations2010.php Georgia law requires children attending daycare or school to be protected from certain vaccine-preventable diseases. Cobb & Douglas Public Health offer vaccines to protect children and prepare them for school at clinics throughout both counties. 6/30/10 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/Programs/CertificatesAndRecords/index.php Effective July 1st, 2010, the fee for birth and death certificates will be $25.00. 6/15/10 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/preventingheatrelatedillness.php The best defense is prevention. Here are some prevention tips: 5/17/10 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/rabiesprevention.php In response to two recent rabid animal exposures in Cobb County, Cobb & Douglas Public Health officials are encouraging individuals to take immediate steps to reduce contact with infected animals. 5/07/10 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/safekids.php As Spring approaches, bringing with it warmer temperatures, Safe Kids Cobb County is working to increase awareness and urge caregivers to never leave children alone in a vehicle. 5/05/10 http://www.safekids.org/our-work/recalls/2010/product-recalls-for-april.html Help keep your family safe by staying current on the latest recalls for toys, clothing, furniture, and other children's items. 4/29/10 http://www.stayteen.org/get-informed/default.aspx Visit http://stayteen.org for some Ideas for Getting Involved and to learn more about all of the wonderful events going on around the country during May. 4/28/10 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/breastfeeding.php Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) through the Women, Infant & Children (WIC) Breastfeeding program is on a mission to educate the community about the importance of breastfeeding during National Breastfeeding Awareness month in May 2010. 4/28/10 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/Resources/Kiwanis_Pertussis_Flyer2010.pdf Did you know that adults and adolescents who live with, or care for infants less than one year of age can put infants at risk for pertussis? You can do your part in protecting infants. Get vaccinated today! 4/28/10 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/nationalinfant.php During National Infant Immunization week, April 24 - May 1, it is important to ensure infants and their care givers, are current on their DTaP or Tdap, as well as other vaccines. 3/30/10 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/springh1n1.php As local county schools prepare for a long anticipated week off for spring break, Cobb & Douglas Public Health officials are encouraging families with children who are still in need of the second H1N1 vaccine to add a visit to CDPH Immunizations Clinic to the list of important things to do during the upcoming week. 3/29/10 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/townhall.php Cobb students binge drink at a friend's house on the weekend more than other students in the state. We need to hear from EVERYONE on this most important issue. 1/13/10 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/nationalinfluenzaweek.php Many people believe that H1N1 is a thing of the past, last year's disease, a distant memory... but is it? 1/7/10 http://www.cdc.gov/Features/WinterWeather/ Although winter comes as no surprise, many of us are not ready for its arrival. If you are prepared for the hazards of winter, you will be more likely to stay safe and healthy when temperatures start to fall. 12/30/09 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/AboutUs/CenterLocations/index.php Cobb & Douglas Public Health has H1N1 vaccine available at all local public health centers for anyone ages 6 months and older. Please click above for clinic locations and hours of operation. The H1N1 flu vaccine is provided at no cost to the eligible individuals. 9/25/09 http://cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/afterthestorm.php Although the storm is over, it is not business as usual for those who were affected by the floods in Cobb and Douglas Counties earlier this week. 9/21/09 http://cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/Resources/Disaster Protocol for Safe Food and Water.pdf Keep Food and Water Safe after a Natural Disaster or Power Outage... 9/08/09 http://cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/Resources/RollUp.pdf Precautions everyone can take now are as simple as ABC... 8/26/09 http://cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/h1n1flu_0826.php H1N1 has been identified in Cobb and Douglas County Schools Systems since school began two weeks ago. In light of this, and the number of cases being seen throughout the state, residents should understand that both seasonal flu and H1N1 (Swine Flu) are currently in the community, and exposure is certainly a possibility. 8/19/09 http://cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/breastcancerawareness.php In Georgia, approximately 6,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year and more than 1,080 women lose their lives to breast cancer annually. 7/30/09 http://cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/Resources/PIT2009.pdf The conference provides information to empower youth to resist tobacco, underage drinking, other drugs, and provide adults with knowledge on how to help them. 7/30/09 Current H1N1 deaths and hospitalizations in Georgia http://dch.georgia.gov/00/article/0,2086,31446711_134310023_146019323,00.html http://cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/h1n1cobb.php The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) confirmed Georgia's first death related to novel influenza A (H1N1). The 43-year-old female from Cobb County, Georgia, suffered from underlying health conditions when she became infected with the novel H1N1 virus. 7/23/09 http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/Programs/ChildHealth/SafeKids/index.php The Child Safety Seat Inspection Station is now located at the new Cobb County Safety Village, 1220 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, GA 30008. Please remember that our Child Safety Seat Inspection Station is by appointment only. The appointment line phone number will remain the same at 770-514-2369. Please also remember for those individuals who are in need of a car seat, they must financially qualify by being on either WIC or Medicaid in addition they will be asked to make a donation of $20 to help offset the cost of the seat. The inspection station is also open for those who already have a car seat and would like help installing it into their vehicle. 5/11/09 http://cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/h1n1flu.php The state is conducting enhanced surveillance to identify swine influenza illness in Georgia. The goals of enhanced surveillance are to determine the severity of swine influenza disease and the epidemiologic pattern of human illness with this virus strain. 5/7/09 http://cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/safetyrecalls.php Help keep your family safe by staying current on the latest recalls for toys, clothing, furniture, and other children's items. http://cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/praise97.php The images that come to most people's minds when they hear Public Health are typically very limited. However, Cobb and Douglas Public Health is on a mission to let community members know that they have a lot to offer. http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm This link includes food products subject to recall in the United States since January 2009 related to peanut butter and peanut paste recalled by Peanut Corporation of America. http://cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/disasterrecovery.php Volunteers from all backgrounds and skill levels make the difference during a disaster During disaster recovery efforts volunteers provide crucial assistance that allows first responders to focus on the most fragile members of our society. http://cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/severeweather.php Cobb & Douglas Public Health urges residents to begin now preparing for future storms. Whether we are impacted by the current storm system or not, now is a good time to make sure your family is prepared if severe weather should move into this area. http://cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org/News/handwashing.php Residents can avoid illness and loss of valuable time from daily activities if they practice prevention strategies such as hand washing. Many diseases can be prevented and/or controlled by practicing these guidelines.