• Make Food Safety Merry This Christmas

    Tips for a Safe and Healthy Holiday Feast VALDOSTA – As the Christmas season approaches, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District encourages residents to keep food safety […]

  • Breast Cancer Prevention Starts with Early Detection

    South Health District recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month VALDOSTA – October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is emphasizing the critical […]

  • Prevent the Flu: Vaccination is Key

    Flu Vaccines Available at Local Health Department VALDOSTA – As flu season begins, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is urging all residents to prioritize their health […]

  • Lanier County Health Department to Relocate to New Facility

    New Location to Open In January (UPDATE DECEMBER 2024: Due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene, the beginning of the move for Lanier County Health Department has been delayed until […]

  • 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 […]

Keep Your Thanksgiving Healthy And Safe

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  • Make Food Safety Merry This Christmas

    Tips for a Safe and Healthy Holiday Feast VALDOSTA – As the Christmas season approaches, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District encourages residents to keep food safety […]

  • Be Thankful For Food Safety This Thanksgiving

    Tips for a Safe and Healthy Holiday Feast VALDOSTA ­– With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is reminding residents to prioritize […]

  • Lowndes Facilities Delayed Opening

    All public health facilities within Lowndes County will delay opening to 12:00 PM on November 11, 2024 due to flooding within Valdosta city limits overnight.

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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.