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DPH Confirms Measles Case in Georgia
MMR Vaccine is Safe and Effective in Preventing Measles ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in a baby too young to receive routine measles […]
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Widespread Flu Activity in Georgia
Protect Yourself and Prevent the Spread of Flu ATLANTA – Flu activity is widespread and severe in Georgia, and cases are likely to increase following the holidays and as Georgians […]
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Prevention and Early Detection Save Lives VALDOSTA – January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is reminding women how important it […]
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Meet The New Brooks County Health Department
A lot of changes have taken place at the Brooks County Health Department. Meet the NEW Brooks County Health Department, where your health is our purpose and you will always […]
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Healthy Together Program Accepting Applicants
The Healthy Together Program is a collaborative effort between South Health District’s Adolescent Health program and the Lowndes County Commission on Children/Youth (LCCY) to provide an opportunity for parents/youth who […]
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Hahira Health Department Announces New Hours
The Hahira Health Department has new hours! Starting Tuesday, November 4, the clinic will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closing for lunch from 12:00 […]
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Lowndes County Health Department Expands Vaccine Access
The Lowndes County Health Department now offers all vaccines, including private (insurance-covered) and Vaccines for Children (VFC), at all three of our health clinics. The VFC Program helps ensure that […]
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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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Free Narcan Mailed To You
If you are 18 or older and live in one of our 10 counties, you can get free Narcan (naloxone) mailed to you. Counties include Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, […]
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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 […]
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of routine screenings and early detection. South Health District’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program offers cervical cancer screenings and follow-up services to eligible women, helping catch cancer and pre-cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
latest news
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DPH Confirms Measles Case in Georgia
MMR Vaccine is Safe and Effective in Preventing Measles ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in a baby too young to receive routine measles […]
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Widespread Flu Activity in Georgia
Protect Yourself and Prevent the Spread of Flu ATLANTA – Flu activity is widespread and severe in Georgia, and cases are likely to increase following the holidays and as Georgians […]
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Prevention and Early Detection Save Lives VALDOSTA – January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is reminding women how important it […]
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.
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.