- Written by Jennifer King
- Category: Media Releases
Unvaccinated dog euthanized, neighbors are notified
Blue Ridge (GA) – The Georgia Public Health Laboratory has confirmed rabies in a fox that was found dead last week at a residence in McCaysville, Georgia.
Fannin County Environmental Health Specialist Shannon Bradburn stated his office received a report on Friday, March 6 from a resident of Hillcrest Drive in McCaysville that a dog living at the residence was found with the dead fox in the yard that morning.
Bradburn had the fox processed and stored that day and sent the specimen to the public health state lab for testing at the earliest opportunity, which was Monday, March 9. The test result confirming rabies was reported back to Bradburn in the late afternoon of Tuesday, March 10.
The dog was not current on its rabies vaccination; therefore, it was reported on Wednesday, March 11 that the owner had chosen to have the dog euthanized.
No human exposure was reported; however, as a precaution, Fannin County Environmental Health officials canvassed residents in the immediate vicinity with an alert notification flyer advising them of the incident along with a rabies informational brochure on Wednesday, March 11.
Bradburn urges all Fannin County residents to maintain rabies vaccinations in their pets to protect their pets, their loved ones and themselves from rabies.
More information about rabies and its prevention is available at the Fannin County Environmental Health office. Call (706) 695-0266. Or, log on to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website at www.cdc.gov/features/rabiessafefamily.
- Hits: 3412
- Written by Georgia Department of Public Health
- Category: Media Releases
PUBLIC NOTICE
Georgia Department of Public Health’s
Babies Can’t Wait Program Seeks Public Comment
Public Comment Period Until Apr.18, 2015
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) program invites interested persons to participate in a 60-day public comment period for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2015 Annual State Application under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Fiscal Policies. Stakeholders, early intervention providers, parents and members of the public are encouraged to comment and may review the grant application and revised policy online or at locations throughout the state.
Comments will be accepted in four ways:
1. Written comments will be received by mail until Apr. 18, 2015: Babies Can't Wait, Attn: Cynthia Bryant, Part C Coordinator, 2 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 11-204, Atlanta, GA 30303-13422.
2. Email comments will be received until Apr. 18, 2015: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Subject line: Part C or Public Comment).
3. Facsimile comments will be received until April 18, 2015: State BCW Office Fax: (404-657-2763).
4. In Person comments at a Public Hearing: DPH invites interested persons to attend Public Hearings and present public comments. To allow an opportunity for all to be heard, comments will be limited to five minutes. (See locations listed here at the end.)
The Babies Can't Wait (BCW) Program is Georgia’s statewide early intervention system for infants and toddlers with special needs, age birth to three, and their families. This program enhances the capacity of families to meet the special needs of their child in order to ensure that each young child with significant developmental delays achieves his or her maximum developmental potential.
- Hits: 3296
- Written by Northwest Georgia Breastfeeding Coaltion
- Category: Media Releases
The Ultimate Breastfeeding Conference
Northwest Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition is looking forward to the 2015 Conference
on Wednesday, March 25th
at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center in Dalton, GA
with
Dr. Jack Newman!
A total of 6.5 credit hours have been applied for through the following organizations:
GNA, IBCLE, and A.N.D.
Download the 2015 Conference Brochure Here.
- Hits: 3252