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Meet The New Brooks County Health Department
A lot of changes have taken place at the Brooks County Health Department. Meet the NEW Brooks County Health Department, where your health is our purpose and you will always […]
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Ben Hill Hosting No Fee STD Clinic
The Ben Hill County Health Department will host a No Fee STD Clinic on Wednesday, December 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is open to anyone who […]
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Public Health Recognizes World AIDS Day 2025
Know Your Status, Get Tested Today! VALDOSTA –World AIDS Day is observed each year on December 1 as a time to come together in support of those affected by HIV. […]
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Healthy Together Program Accepting Applicants
The Healthy Together Program is a collaborative effort between South Health District’s Adolescent Health program and the Lowndes County Commission on Children/Youth (LCCY) to provide an opportunity for parents/youth who […]
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Hahira Health Department Announces New Hours
The Hahira Health Department has new hours! Starting Tuesday, November 4, the clinic will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closing for lunch from 12:00 […]
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Lowndes County Health Department Expands Vaccine Access
The Lowndes County Health Department now offers all vaccines, including private (insurance-covered) and Vaccines for Children (VFC), at all three of our health clinics. The VFC Program helps ensure that […]
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Healthcare Transportation and Opioid Prevention Awareness Survey
South Health District is asking for the community’s input on awareness of our opioid prevention program as well as local healthcare transportation needs. Your feedback can help shape the future […]
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Free Narcan Mailed To You
If you are 18 or older and live in one of our 10 counties, you can get free Narcan (naloxone) mailed to you. Counties include Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, […]
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We’re Hiring!
Interested in a career at South Health District? In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes an employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid […]
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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 […]
December is HIV/AIDS Awareness Month
This is the perfect time to learn the facts, reduce stigma, and support those affected in our communities. South Health District offers confidential testing, prevention services, and resources to help you take charge of your health. Visit our HIV Prevention Program page to learn more about how we can support you.
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Meet The New Brooks County Health Department
A lot of changes have taken place at the Brooks County Health Department. Meet the NEW Brooks County Health Department, where your health is our purpose and you will always […]
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Ben Hill Hosting No Fee STD Clinic
The Ben Hill County Health Department will host a No Fee STD Clinic on Wednesday, December 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is open to anyone who […]
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Phone Line Outages Expected 11/19/25
Phone lines at our District Office, Adult Health Promotion Clinic and Irwin County Health Department may experience outages November 19, 2025 as we transition to a new phone system. We […]
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.