Aug 03, 2021 VALDOSTA – Lowndes County Emergency Management Agency in partnership with The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District provided “Stop the Bleed” training at two Lowndes County private schools ... More
Georgia Department Of Public Health Fifteenth Amended Administrative Order For Public Health Control Measures
Following guidance from the CDC remains the safest way to protect students, teachers, and school staff from the spread of COVID-19. However, recognizing the importance of in-person learning, we have issued an updated administrative order related to quarantine. Read More
NOTICE: COVID Mitigation Strategies Resume At SHD Clinics
Due to the increase in new COVID-19 cases, South Health District clinics will be implementing mitigation strategies. Click to read more about the steps we are taking to protect our staff and communities. Read More
COVID Cases On The Rise
VALDOSTA - With COVID cases on the rise across our region, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to encourage all eligible individuals who have not been vaccinated to do so. Read More
EEE Detected in Lowndes County
VALDOSTA – A mosquito pool in Lowndes County has tested positive for EEE and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to remind all South Georgians to take precautions to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses. Read More
Welcome to South Health District
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.
South Health District News
Jul 29, 2021 Due to the increase in new COVID-19 cases, South Health District clinics will be implementing mitigation strategies including: Masks will be required to enter any of our lobbies/clinic settings (... More
Jul 28, 2021 VALDOSTA – With COVID cases on the rise across our region, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to encourage all eligible individuals who have not ... More
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South Health District serves residents in south central Georgia. To find information about your local county health department, please select their page below.