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Youth Advisory Board Accepting Applicants
South Health District’s Office of Adolescent Health is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Youth Advisory Board (YAB). This program is open to energetic and outgoing youth currently in 9th-11th […]
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DPH Confirms Sixth Measles Case of 2025
Unvaccinated Family Member of Previous Case ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a sixth case of measles in Georgia in 2025. The unvaccinated individual is […]
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Beat the Heat with Tips from Lowndes County Emergency Management and South Health District
Lowndes County, Georgia: Summer officially begins this Friday, June 20, 2025, and Lowndes County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), in partnership with the South Health District, is encouraging residents to take […]
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Stay Safe from Mosquito-Borne Illnesses This Summer
Public Health Shares Tips to Prevent Illnesses and Reduce Breeding Areas VALDOSTA – As temperatures rise, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to remind South Georgians […]
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WIC Farmer’s Market Season is Here
One update this year: Each participating WIC family will receive $30 in vouchers to spend on fresh, locally grown fruits and veggies. Each market will be held at the local […]
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Client Testimonial: Myan Mongomery
When Myan Montgomery’s son DJ was born premature, she was anxious to say the least. With the help of his incredible mother and the Babies Can’t Wait program, her son […]
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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 […]
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Nine Health Departments Awarded Car Seat Mini Grant
Buckle Up Right, Every Trip, Every Time VALDOSTA – Nine local health departments have been awarded the 2025 Car Seat Mini-Grant by the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Injury Prevention […]
WIC Farmers Market Season Has Arrived
Fresh, local produce is coming your way! WIC Farmers Market season has arrived and we are excited to bring farm-fresh fruits and veggies to your community. Click “Learn More” for dates, locations, and how you can take advantage of this healthy, seasonal opportunity for your family.
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Youth Advisory Board Accepting Applicants
South Health District’s Office of Adolescent Health is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Youth Advisory Board (YAB). This program is open to energetic and outgoing youth currently in 9th-11th […]
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REQUEST FOR BANKING SERVICES
THIS BIG REQUEST HAS CLOSED South Health District is soliciting proposals from qualified financial institutions to provide full-service banking for its operations. Services required include depository accounts, interest rate structures, […]
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DPH Confirms Sixth Measles Case of 2025
Unvaccinated Family Member of Previous Case ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a sixth case of measles in Georgia in 2025. The unvaccinated individual is […]
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.