Mar 01, 2021 National Nutrition Month recognized in March Developing a healthful eating pattern is not a one-size-fits all endeavor. The key is tailoring your favorite foods to meet your individual nutrient needs. ... More
1A+ Encouraged to Schedule Appointments Now
Governor Brian Kemp announced February 25 that COVID-19 vaccination eligibility will expand March 8 to include educators and staff (Pre-K, K-12, DECAL licensed or exempt childcare programs), adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers, and parents of children with complex medical conditions. South Health District will begin scheduling appointments for those within the expansion on Friday, March 5. Read More
COVID-19 CURRENTLY VACCINATING
Individuals in Tier 1A+ who need an appointment for a COVID vaccination can call our COVID Hotline at 844-955-1499. Appointments can be made for all ten counties throughout our district. Read More
EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2021: SHD Billing Insurance for COVID Vaccine
As of March 1, all county health departments within South Health District will begin billing insurance for an administration fee for the COVID vaccine. There will be no out-of-pocket expense for anyone. Individuals who do not have insurance will not be charged the administration fee. This change will also apply to individuals who have already received their first vaccine at a health department; if the individual is insured, the second dose will be billed to insurance. Again, there will be no out-of-pocket expense for anyone, insured or uninsured, who receives their vaccine through public health. Those who are insured should bring their insurance card to their visit for verification. Read More
Public Health Prioritizing Vaccination
VALDOSTA – As COVID-19 vaccine begins being given in our communities, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District staff will be focusing their efforts on distributing vaccines as quickly as possible. With the focus of public health shifting to vaccine distribution, this will mean limited testing appointment availability at public health sites. Read More
Health Departments Providing Essential Services ONLY
NOTICE: To allow our staff to focus on COVID-19 vaccinations, our health departments will be now be opened for essential services only. Essential Services include: STD Testing, Contraception Services, Irregular Breast/Pap Referrals, Women’s Health/Pregnancy Medicaid. Many appointments will be rescheduled. Please call your local health department before arriving to make sure the service you need is currently being offered. We understand this is inconvenient but at this time we feel it is important that we focus our efforts on distributing vaccines as quickly and efficiently as possible. Read More
Personalizing Your Plate Important for Overall Nutrition
Developing a healthful eating pattern is not a one-size-fits all endeavor. The key is tailoring your favorite foods to meet your individual nutrient needs. This March, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District joins the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to recognize National Nutrition Month and focus on the theme of “Personalize Your Plate.” 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 26, 2021 Wait Times Will Increase After March 8 Vaccine Expansion Governor Brian Kemp announced February 25 that COVID-19 vaccination eligibility will expand March 8 to include educators and staff (Pre-K, K-12, ... More
Jan 21, 2021 Second Dose Appointments are Current Priority Valdosta – Due to a limited supply of COVID vaccine, Lowndes County Health Department will start contacting individuals January 21 to cancel appointments for those ... More
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