Healthcare

Arkansas Department of Health: Heart Disease Awareness

The Arkansas Department of Health issued a notice highlighting heart disease as the state's leading cause of death. The notice provides information on recognizing heart attack symptoms, the importance of calling 9-1-1 immediately, and major risk factors, coinciding with American Heart Month.

Arkansas Health Department Secures $13.3 Million for Health Data Infrastructure

The Arkansas Department of Health has secured $13.3 million in federal funding to expand its statewide health data infrastructure. This investment, supported by Senator John Boozman, will improve data sharing, telehealth services, and electronic medical record modernization across healthcare facilities in Arkansas.

Arkansas Reports Over 500 Whooping Cough Cases in 2025

The Arkansas Department of Health reported over 500 cases of whooping cough in 2025, the highest number in 15 years. The majority of cases were among school-aged children, with significant hospitalization rates among infants.

Georgia Department of Public Health: Widespread Flu Activity

The Georgia Department of Public Health has issued a notice regarding widespread and severe flu activity across the state. The department urges residents to get vaccinated as soon as possible to protect themselves and vulnerable populations, emphasizing that it takes two weeks for vaccine antibodies to develop.

Georgia DPH Awarded $2.8M for Injury Prevention

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has been awarded $2,862,037 in competitive grants from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS), funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This funding will support various injury prevention programs, including child occupant safety, data analysis, and driver safety initiatives for the grant year October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026.

Marcus Plescia Named Health Director for Fulton County Public Health

The Georgia Department of Public Health announced the appointment of Marcus Plescia, M.D., M.P.H., as the new Health Director for the Fulton County Board of Health. His appointment is effective November 3, 2025.

Georgia DPH Confirms Measles Case

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated infant who traveled internationally. This is the first reported case in Georgia in 2026, with 10 cases reported in 2025. DPH is working to identify potential exposures and reminds the public about the safety and effectiveness of the MMR vaccine.

Georgia DPH Confirms Measles Case in Unvaccinated Resident

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated resident. This is the second reported case in Georgia in 2026, following 10 cases in 2025. DPH is advising individuals who may have been exposed and reminding the public about the importance of the MMR vaccine.

Arizona Department of Health Services Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has updated its website navigation for the Division of Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs. This update includes reorganized menus for Vital Records, Public Information, Communications, Tribal Health, Border Health, Health Equity, and Administrative Counsel & Rules.

State Health News: Maternal Mortality Program Receives CDC Grant

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) announced that its Maternal Mortality Program has received a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This funding is intended to support the program's efforts in addressing maternal mortality.