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Invitation For Bids: Employee Leadership Program
South Health District is seeking bids on an Employee Leadership Program. The selected bid should deliver an on-going comprehensive leadership program tailored to South Health District for current and emerging […]
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In-School Flu Clinics for the 2026-2027 School Year
South Health District is proud to partner with our local schools to offer in-school flu vaccination clinics for the 2026-2027 school year. These clinics will take place this fall, ahead […]
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Protect Yourself and Your Family From Cyclosporiasis
Take Precautions When Handling Fresh Fruits and Vegetables ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to take extra precautions when purchasing, preparing, and consuming fresh fruits […]
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Berrien Hosting Back to School Bash Aug 3-4
Nashville, GA – The Berrien County Health Department is inviting families to get ready for the new school year by getting required vaccinations early. This year’s Back-to-School Bash encourages students […]
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Tift County Health Department Hosting Back-to-School Health Day on July 22
TIFTON, Ga. – Families can get ready for the new school year at the Tift County Health Department’s Back-to-School Health Day on Wednesday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 […]
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Cook County Health Department Offering Free STI Testing July 15
The Cook County Health Department is hosting a free STI testing clinic on Wednesday, July 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No-cost testing will be available for chlamydia, gonorrhea, […]
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Harrell Named Public Health Director of Nursing
VALDOSTA, GA – South Health District is proud to announce the appointment of Layne Harrell, MSN, RN, as Director of Nursing for South Health District. In her new role, Harrell serves […]
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Beat The Rush For Back-to-School Immunizations
Lowndes Health Dept. Holds Back-To-School Bash, VCS Registration Event VALDOSTA – The first day of school will be here before you know it, and now is the time to check […]
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Tift Health Dept. Hosting Back-To-School Day
Beat The Rush For Back-to-School Immunizations TIFTON – The first day of school will be here before you know it, and now is the time to check vaccinations off your […]
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Protect Yourself from Mosquitos This Summer
Public Health Shares Tips to Prevent Mosquito-borne Illnesses VALDOSTA – Warmer weather means more time spent outdoors across South Georgia, but it also means mosquito season has arrived. The Georgia […]
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Preparedness Key During Hurricane Season
Hurricane season begins in early June and lasts through November each year. Prior to the first storm of the season, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District recommends […]
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State Release: DPH Confirms Three New Measles Cases in Georgia
MMR Vaccine is Safe and Effective in Preventing Measles ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in three members of a metro Atlanta family. The family was […]
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(CANCELLED) Public Health Community Meeting Scheduled
UPDATE 6/25/2026: Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled.
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Rabies Risk Increases as Wildlife Becomes More Active
Stay Alert Outdoors This Spring VALDOSTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District reminds residents that as the weather warms, wildlife is more active and encounters with […]
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Clinics Here to Help with Pre-K and Kindergarten Requirements
As Pre-K and Kindergarten registration begins in several counties, South Health District reminds families that your local health departments are available to help you complete required school health forms and […]
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South Health District Now Accepting TRICARE for Immunizations
South Health District is proud to announce that all ten of our county health departments now accept TRICARE for immunization services. This update makes it easier and more convenient for […]
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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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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 […]
Hurricane Season Is Here. Now is the Time To Plan.
Hurricane season can bring power outages, road closures, flooding, and limited access to healthcare services. Preparing ahead of time can help protect you, your family, and those who depend on medical care or support services. South Health District encourages all residents to make a plan before a storm is approaching.
LATEST NEWS
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Invitation For Bids: Employee Leadership Program
South Health District is seeking bids on an Employee Leadership Program. The selected bid should deliver an on-going comprehensive leadership program tailored to South Health District for current and emerging leaders to strengthen leadership capabilities. Learn more and apply at https://southhealthdistrict.com/invitation-to-bid/
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In-School Flu Clinics for the 2026-2027 School Year
South Health District is proud to partner with our local schools to offer in-school flu vaccination clinics for the 2026-2027 school year. These clinics will take place this fall, ahead of the peak flu season, making it easy and convenient for students to get protected. Learn more: https://southhealthdistrict.com/schoolflu/
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Protect Yourself and Your Family From Cyclosporiasis
Take Precautions When Handling Fresh Fruits and Vegetables ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to take extra precautions when purchasing, preparing, and consuming fresh fruits and vegetables to help prevent cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal disease. At this time, DPH is not aware of any Georgia-specific outbreaks, clusters, or potential links to…
Healthy on Purpose
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.