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Public Health Celebrates National Infant Immunization Week
VALDOSTA – Every child deserves a healthy start—and one of the most effective ways to protect children from serious illness is through on-time vaccination. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s […]
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South Health District Celebrates National Public Health Week
VALDOSTA – South Health District is proud to join communities across the nation in celebrating National Public Health Week (NPHW) from April 7-13, 2025. This annual observance, led by the […]
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Stay PrEPared. Stay Protected. Stay HIV-Free.
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a daily medication that significantly reduces the risk of contracting HIV when taken as prescribed. PrEP is a safe and effective way to prevent HIV. PrEP […]
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DPH Confirms Additional Measles Cases in Metro Atlanta
Unvaccinated Family Members of Previous Case ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two additional measles cases in unvaccinated metro Atlanta residents. These two cases are […]
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Nine Health Departments Awarded Car Seat Mini Grant
Buckle Up Right, Every Trip, Every Time VALDOSTA – Nine local health departments have been awarded the 2025 Car Seat Mini-Grant by the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Injury Prevention […]
Your Child’s Health Is Our Purpose
South Health District offers a variety of programs dedicated to serving children and meeting their healthcare needs. From birth to age 21, there are options to serve children of all ages within our child health programs.
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Public Health Celebrates National Infant Immunization Week
VALDOSTA – Every child deserves a healthy start—and one of the most effective ways to protect children from serious illness is through on-time vaccination. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s […]
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South Health District Accepting Bids for Trystar Docking Station
South Health District (On behalf of the Lanier County Board of Health) is accepting bids for the furnishing and installation of a new Trystar Docking Station at the following location: […]
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South Health District Celebrates National Public Health Week
VALDOSTA – South Health District is proud to join communities across the nation in celebrating National Public Health Week (NPHW) from April 7-13, 2025. This annual observance, led by the […]
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.
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.