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Public Health and ABAC Host Second Annual Health Equity Summit
TIFTON – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) proudly hosted the second annual Health Equity Summit on March 11, at the […]
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Baby LUV/PAT Healthy Start Provides SGMC Health With Safe Sleep Essentials for New Parents
VALDOSTA – Ensuring the well-being of our tiniest community members starts with safe sleep practices and the South Health District’s Baby LUV/PAT Healthy Start Program has partnered with SGMC Health […]
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Nutrition Goes ‘Beyond The Table’
National Nutrition Month recognized in March VALDOSTA – Nutrition means more than simply what is served on your dinner table. Whether it is your eating routine, practicing food safety or […]
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Safe Sleep Saves Lives Dinner Sheds Light on Infant Mortality, Promotes Safe Sleep Practices
VALDOSTA – To highlight the importance of addressing the issue of infant mortality and infant sleep related deaths, the Lowndes County Child Fatality Review Committee and South Health District’s Baby […]
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Public Health and ABAC Host Second Annual Health Equity Summit
TIFTON – For the second year in a row, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District in conjunction with Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College are proud to host the […]
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Community Health and Resource Day Coming to Nashville
Nashville, GA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is excited to offer a Community Health and Resource Day on February 22, from 10 AM to 4 […]
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Updated Hahira and Lake Park Clinic Hours
Attention Hahira and Lake Park: Beginning the week of February 19, the Hahira and Lake Park Clinics will temporarily be open one day each week. Hahira will be open every […]
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All South Health District Counties Awarded Car Seat Mini Grant
Awarded Car Seat Mini Grant Buckle Up Right, Every Trip, Every Time VALDOSTA – All 10 of South Health District’s health departments have been awarded the 2024 Car Seat Mini-Grant […]
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Mpox Caused by Human-to-Human Transmission of Monkeypox Virus with Geographic Spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Summary The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify clinicians and health departments about the occurrence, geographic spread, and […]
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WIC Available At Moody Air Force Base
Moody Air Force Base, did you know that there is a WIC clinic available on base? Life is unpredictable, but WIC is here to support you no matter what it […]
February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month which emphasizes the importance of preventing cardiovascular issues, particularly hypertension, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Maintaining healthy blood pressure through lifestyle changes, regular check-ups, and prompt medical attention is crucial. Lowndes County Health Department is proud to offer hypertension services to those who qualify.
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Increased Temperatures Increases Rabies Exposure Risk
As Weather Warms, Residents Reminded to Never Approach Wild Animals Spring is right around the corner, and with warmer weather comes an increase in the potential to encounter wild animals. […]
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Public Health and ABAC Host Second Annual Health Equity Summit
TIFTON – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) proudly hosted the second annual Health Equity Summit on March 11, at the […]
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Baby LUV/PAT Healthy Start Provides SGMC Health With Safe Sleep Essentials for New Parents
VALDOSTA – Ensuring the well-being of our tiniest community members starts with safe sleep practices and the South Health District’s Baby LUV/PAT Healthy Start Program has partnered with SGMC Health […]
Whether through immunizations, early intervention, regular health checks, environmental health, or emergency preparedness, our new health initiative “Healthy on Purpose,” is here to help residents learn the ways that public health can help them be purposeful about their healthcare.
LOCATIONS
- Ben Hill County Health Department
- Berrien County Health Department
- Brooks County Health Department
- Cook County Health Department
- Echols County Health Department
- Irwin County Health Department
- Lanier County Health Department
- Lowndes County Health Department
- Tift County Health Department
- Turner County Health Department
South Health District’s mission is to prevent disease and injury, promote health and well-being and prepare for and respond to disasters in the counties of Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift, and Turner.