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The Centers for Disease Control released a statement Tuesday that said state health departments working with the CDC found more than 220 cases of germs having unusual antibiotic resistant genes.

The Tifton City Council is talking about getting more involved in fighting the opioid addiction crisis.

One South Georgia organization is speaking out in favor of the class action lawsuit filed by Cook County this month against several major pharmaceutical companies they believe played a role in the opioid epidemic.

The dangers of opioids are becoming more apparent and on Thursday, organizations in Dougherty County partnered together for a community prevention opioid seminar. 

The opioid crisis is taking many neighborhoods and cities across the country by storm. And our leaders here in Dougherty County are preparing to fight this epidemic. 

The state of Georgia is joining the nationwide fight to prevent diabetes and this spring Southwest Georgia health officials are jumping on the bandwagon too. 

With overdose deaths at an all time high across the nation the opioid epidemic is taking its toll on South Georgia. Dougherty County's coroner said in 2017, he handled 17 deaths related to overdoses. 

Phoebe Putney Hospital now has new technology that prevents patients from getting injured while in their care.

Phoebe Putney Health System leaders are taking new approaches to fighting the deadly opioid epidemic. 

As we enter the middle of March it seems like this year's deadly flu season is behind us.

In light of the opioid epidemic, many patients are now dealing with the issue of finding pain medications that are not as addictive. 

Doctors at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital are working on new ways to improve the quality of care for newborns.

Individuals with long-term health issues in Colquitt County will now get help for free thanks to a new grant at the Moultrie YMCA. 

Over 150 healthcare providers from across South Georgia came together to discuss a response plan preparing for if a flu pandemic were to happen in our community.

Lee County commissioners voted Tuesday night to take part in the fight against the opioid epidemic by signing on to an existing lawsuit.  

As the number of people with influenza appears to have reached a peak here in Georgia, one hospital is taking every precaution to prevent its spread. 

A Lee County church is inviting South Georgians with diabetes to a class on Tuesday to learn about a treatment that says it can reverse the disease.

Tift Regional Health System said it has seen nearly 500 cases of the flu as of mid-February.   

Phoebe Putney Hospital recently upgraded a device that will give patients with irregular heartbeats more surgical options.

Health officials want to remind you to get checked for heart disease.

If you needed to get your blood pressure checked, Valentine's Day is the day. And there's another chance Saturday.

One clinic in south Georgia is out of flu tests, but a physician tells us those flu tests aren't always accurate.

Dr. Dennis Robinson at Allergy and Asthma Clinic of Georgia said they usually base the number of tests they order in previous years. 

An Americus family wants others to beware of one of the most common birth defects that their own child was born with. This month marks Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Month.

The Georgia Department of Public Health reports that 66 people in the state have died from the flu so far this year.

Stores that sell kratom, and customers who take it, said Kratom is safer than prescription painkillers.

First aid training can be the difference between life and death, and Phoebe Putney Hospital will soon offer those life-saving skills to residents.

Phoebe's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Steven Kitchen, said Wednesday that the number of severe flu cases in our region continue to rise.

The rising number of flu cases is not only putting a strain on the available supply of Tamiflu, but it's also putting a strain on the number of pharmacists healthy enough to fill your prescriptions.

We have all heard the basics about preventing the flu: get a flu shot, and keeping your hands washed. But we often forget to clean the item that we touch daily that could be carrying tons of germs.

As the flu epidemic continues to rise across the nation, in Albany, clinics are extending hours to help patients. 

Hundreds of people are still dealing with emotional trauma from one year ago. Aspire Behavioral Health has been helping folks in Dougherty and Worth County for the past year. 

The flu across Southwest Georgia has escalated so much that hospitals have hit capacity.

With the flu rapidly taking over the nation, especially southwest Georgia, Tamiflu is a powerful medicine to help you fight back.

Some Dougherty County residents had the opportunity to learn about healthy eating and lifestyles this weekend. 

The new year means new health programs for south Georgia residents. The Georgia Department of Public Health will incorporate new preventative programs for residents in the area.

Family Physician Cliff Dunn explained that the flu is on the rise in Southwest Georgia and wants the public to be more cautious about their health and that includes making sure they have their flu shot.

The Georgia Department of Public Health will soon be administering new HIV tests that provide results in a shorter amount of time. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are reminding everyone to wash their hands! 

According to a dietician, an internal medicine doctor and a health and wellness director, New Year's weight loss resolution success is all about consistency.
 

Staff at Phoebe Putney Hospital are educating new moms on the importance of skin-to-skin contact.  

Health experts are seeing a spike in flu cases in South Georgia, and they anticipate more cases throughout the winter months.