• Beat The Rush For Back-to-School Immunizations

    Lowndes Health Dept. Hosting Back-To-School Bash VALDOSTA – Summer fun is here, but school is just around the corner! Are your children up-to-date on their back-to-school vaccinations? The Lowndes County […]

  • EEE Detected Across South Georgia

    Irwin, Lowndes Mosquito Pools and Berrien Horse Test Positive VALDOSTA –The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District has received three positive Eastern Equine Encephalitis notifications. A horse in […]

  • Annual WIC Farmers Markets Return

    Annual WIC Farmers Markets Return Markets Being Held Across District in May, June, July VALDOSTA –Warm weather means it’s time to enjoy delicious South Georgia fruits and vegetables. To ensure […]

  • Increase in Measles Cases and Outbreaks in the U.S. and Globally

    MMR Vaccine is Safe and Effective in Preventing Measles ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents to make sure their children are up to date […]

  • 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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  • Beat The Rush For Back-to-School Immunizations

    Lowndes Health Dept. Hosting Back-To-School Bash VALDOSTA – Summer fun is here, but school is just around the corner! Are your children up-to-date on their back-to-school vaccinations? The Lowndes County […]

  • EEE Detected Across South Georgia

    Irwin, Lowndes Mosquito Pools and Berrien Horse Test Positive VALDOSTA –The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District has received three positive Eastern Equine Encephalitis notifications. A horse in […]

  • EEE Detected in Lowndes County

    EEE Detected in Lowndes County Mosquito Bite Prevention Key to Avoiding Illness VALDOSTA – A mosquito pool in Lowndes County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). The Georgia […]

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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.