Feb 26, 2020 ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is working closely with the CDC, and state partners to prepare for a potential outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S., including ... More
DPH Preparations for Potential Spread of COVID-19
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is working closely with the CDC, and state partners to prepare for a potential outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S., including Georgia. The goal is to quickly identify cases of COVID-19 and take the appropriate public health action to reduce its spread and protect the general public. It is important to note that at this time, the overall risk of COVID-19 to the general public remains low. Read More
Healthy eating crucial for overall health
Eating healthy is one of the most important steps you can take in improving your overall health. People may shy away from healthy eating by saying things like “I don’t like kale” or “Broccoli is gross,” but a balanced diet is not a “one size fits all” meal plan. This March, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District joins the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to recognize National Nutrition Month. This month we want to encourage everyone to Eat Right, Bite by Bite. Read More
Public health hosts free health fair
VALDOSTA - South Health District hosted the Mind and Body Wellness Health Fair on Saturday, February 15. Read More
Protecting your heart in more than relationships
February may be the month of love, but did you know that February is also American Heart Month? While most people are focused on protecting their hearts in relationships, many people forget to protect their heart health. Read More
SHD hosts FREE Mind and Body Wellness Health Fair
Free Blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol screenings and weight/BMI checks! 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 25, 2020 National Nutrition Month recognized in March Eating healthy is one of the most important steps you can take in improving your overall health. People may shy away from healthy eating ... More
Feb 19, 2020 VALDOSTA – South Health District hosted the Mind and Body Wellness Health Fair on Saturday, February 15. During the event, more than 60 people were able to be screened for ... More
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