Georgia WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program is returning this summer! The Georgia WIC program will be hosting three farmers markets over the coming weeks. Any Georgia WIC participant can visit a Georgia Farmers Market for fresh fruits and vegetables at no cost. County of residence is not a factor in eligibility to receive these foods.… Read more »
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WIC Discontinuing Nonstandard Size, NeuroPro Formula Approval
Effective June 1, 2023, all Georgia WIC temporarily approved nonstandard container sizes of contract formulas and Enfamil NeuroPro product line are discontinued. Please see the new reference guide for approved milk-based or soy infant formula powder below. Additional information can be found by visiting the Georgia WIC web page or by contacting your local WIC clinic. Any… Read more »
Medicaid Redetermination is Here!
If you’re one of the nearly 2.7 million Georgians who have Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids, be sure to update your contact information to stay in charge of your healthcare coverage! The State of Georgia will check all Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids members’ cases to see if they are eligible for continued coverage. Every… Read more »
COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing Services Remain Available in the Southeast Health District
The Southeast Health District will continue to offer COVID-19 vaccines and COVID-19 testing options after the federal government ended the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration on May 11, 2023.
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month
The month of May is designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month in the United States, and May 19th is Hepatitis Testing Day.
National Infant Immunization Week is April 24 – 30
National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) highlights the importance of protecting infants and young children from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Share Health Southeast Georgia Announces Donation of Audiometers to Ware County Schools, and Action Pact
Share Health Southeast Georgia is pleased to provide two
audiometers to Ware County Schools and three audiometers to Action Pact as part
of their Board of Directors’ Community Projects.
Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week
The Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week is an annual observance aimed to help raise awareness and encourage preteens to make smart, healthy choices including defending themselves against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Discontinuation of Temporary Formulas
Effective March 1, 2023, temporarily approved non-contract, store-brand, and international formulas will no longer be eligible for issuance by the Georgia WIC Program and redemption by Georgia WIC Program participants.
Plant-based Enfamil Infant Formula Recalled Due to Health Concerns
Reckitt, one of the main formula manufacturers in the U.S., is recalling two batches of Enfamil ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula because of possible cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria.