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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 […]
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Clinic Operations Following Helene
Update 10/4/24 at 11:30AM Changes from previous update: Update 10/3/24 at 11:30AM Changes from previous update: Update 10/2/24 at 12PM Changes from previous update: Update 10/1/24 at 2PM Changes from […]
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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 […]
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Lanier County Health Department to Relocate to New Facility
New Location to Open Early November LAKELAND, GA — The Lanier County Board of Health is excited to announce the upcoming relocation of the Lanier County Health Department. The current […]
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Online Consent Forms for School Flu Vaccination Program Now Available
The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is excited to announce that flu vaccination consent forms for students are now available online for the 2024-2025 flu season. Each […]
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Hurricane Preparedness Tips From Public Health
While many families think about preparing their homes and emergency kits ahead of a storm, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District reminds families to also plan for […]
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EEE Detected Across South Georgia
Irwin, Lowndes Mosquito Pools and Berrien Horse Test Positive VALDOSTA –The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District has received three positive Eastern Equine Encephalitis notifications. A horse in […]
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Increase in Measles Cases and Outbreaks in the U.S. and Globally
MMR Vaccine is Safe and Effective in Preventing Measles ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents to make sure their children are up to date […]
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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 […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you are a woman between the ages of 40 and 64 and lack health insurance or the financial means for a mammogram, you may be eligible for free screenings through the South Health District’s BCCP.
Remember: Early detection is your best protection.
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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 […]
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Clinic Operations Following Helene
Update 10/4/24 at 11:30AM Changes from previous update: Update 10/3/24 at 11:30AM Changes from previous update: Update 10/2/24 at 12PM Changes from previous update: Update 10/1/24 at 2PM Changes from […]
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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 […]
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.
LOCATIONS
- Ben Hill County Health Department
- Berrien County Health Department
- Brooks County Health Department
- Cook County Health Department
- Echols County Health Department
- Irwin County Health Department
- Lanier County Health Department
- Lowndes County Health Department
- Tift County Health Department
- Turner County Health Department
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.