May 30, 2023 More Than 30 Screenings Performed VALDOSTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District in conjunction with Georgia Mobile Audiology and Valdosta State University, hosted a free hearing ... More
Eanes Named District Health Director, Grow Retiring After 13 Years
Mark J. Eanes, MD, MBA, will join the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District as District Health Director effective July 3, 2023. Dr. Eanes will succeed William R. Grow, MD, FACP who has served has District Health Director for nearly 13 years. Read More
Free Hearing Test Event “A Hit”
VALDOSTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District in conjunction with Georgia Mobile Audiology and Valdosta State University, hosted a free hearing test event at VSU on May 20. Read More
(6/1/2023) WIC Discontinuing Nonstandard Size, NeuroPro Formula Approval
Effective June 1, 2023, all Georgia WIC temporarily approved nonstandard container sizes of contract formulas and Enfamil NeuroPro product line are discontinued. Additional information can be found by visiting the Georgia WIC web page or by contacting your local WIC clinic. Read More
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends May 11, 2023
The Department of Health and Human Services is planning for the federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19, declared under Section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, to expire at the end of the day on May 11, 2023. Read More
Don’t Let The Mosquitos Bite
VALDOSTA – Public Health officials want to remind South Georgians the importance of preventing mosquito bites. Read More
Baby LUV Offers Breast Feeding Matters Series
VALDOSTA – New mothers face many challenges as they learn to care for a new baby. Having access to support and education can help. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District’s Baby LUV program is hosting a Breast Feeding Matters Series to help new mothers as they navigate their breast feeding journey. 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
May 23, 2023 Grow Retiring After 13 Years VALDOSTA – Mark J. Eanes, MD, MBA, will join the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District as District Health Director effective July 3, ... More
May 22, 2023 Effective June 1, 2023, all Georgia WIC temporarily approved nonstandard container sizes of contract formulas and Enfamil NeuroPro product line are discontinued. Additional information can be found by visiting the ... More
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