Mar 14, 2023 In an effort to keep every adult and child safe, the Georgia Department of Public Health is recognizing March 13-17, 2023 as Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week. This week serves ... More
Don’t Let The Mosquitos Bite
VALDOSTA – Public Health officials want to remind South Georgians the importance of preventing mosquito bites. Read More
Protect Your Preteen – Vaccinate Them Today
In an effort to keep every adult and child safe, the Georgia Department of Public Health is recognizing March 13-17, 2023 as Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week. This week serves as a reminder for parents to talk with their preteens and teens about getting immunized against vaccine-preventable diseases. Read More
Fuel The Future With Healthy Foods
Whether it’s fueling your body with nutritious and delicious meals or ensuring that the food you are eating is sustainable for the environment, eating healthy is critical to fueling the future. Read More
(3/1/2023) WIC Approved Formula Changes
Effective March 1, 2023, temporarily approved non-contract, store-brand, and international formulas will no longer be eligible for issuance by the Georgia WIC Program and redemption by Georgia WIC Program participants. However, participants may continue to access the temporary approved non-standard WIC can sizes and expanded line of contract formulas. For more information, contact your local WIC clinic. Read More
Public Health Recognized by Divine 9
VALDOSTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District was recently recognized by the National Pan-Hellenic Council Valdosta Alumni Chapter, Valdosta Divine 9. Read More
Medicare Part D – Some Vaccines Now No Cost
As part of the Inflation Reduction Act, adults who are covered under Medicare Part D may now qualify to receive the shingles and Tdap vaccines with no out of pocket cost. If you are interested in receiving either of these vaccines and want to see if you qualify, call your local health department. Read More
Public Health Offering At-Home COVID-19 Tests
VALDOSTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is now offering over-the-counter (OTC) at-home COVID-19 test kits at all county health departments. 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
Feb 28, 2023 National Nutrition Month recognized in March Whether it’s fueling your body with nutritious and delicious meals or ensuring that the food you are eating is sustainable for the environment, ... More
Feb 27, 2023 Effective March 1, 2023, temporarily approved non-contract, store-brand, and international formulas will no longer be eligible for issuance by the Georgia WIC Program and redemption by Georgia WIC Program participants. ... 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.