Welcome

Welcome to South Health District
South Health District provides services to protect the health and well-being of everyone in the counties of Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift and Turner.

Customer Service Questionnaire

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Community Event / Health Fair Request

South Health District is committed to educating the community we serve on various topics related to health when possible. Click Here to download the form.

Current Health Issues

• Chronic Hepatitis
- Nearly 5.3 million Americans live with chronic hepatitis and do not even realize it.
• Stroke
- Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States.
• Scabies
- Be aware of the possibility of scabies in your community.

Current News & Events

• EPI/ID Workshop
- Partnering up to prevent disease and protect lives.
• Medicare Part D now accepted for shingles vaccine
(1/26/12) - Health departments are now able to accept Medicare Part D for Zostavax, a vaccine for shingles.
• SERVGA
(12/8/11) - Ever wonder how you could out during an emergency?

Program Highlight

• Educating Teens on Pregnancy Prevention - In recognition of Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, the Office of Adolescent Health and Youth Development will provide instructional and logistical support, and funding incentives to youth-serving organizations that agree to facilitate curriculum based educational courses.