Jun 25, 2020 Public Health officials are encouraging South Georgians to take precautions whenever outdoors to guard against mosquito-borne illnesses. South Health District has received two confirmed reports of West Nile Virus through ... More
Mosquito-Borne Illnesses in South Georgia
South Health District has received two confirmed reports of West Nile Virus through mosquito testing in Lowndes County and one confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in an emu in Lanier County. Read More
Continuing precautions crucial as cases rise, businesses reopen
With cases increasing across our region, businesses beginning to reopen, and as we all learn to face this new normal together, South Health District wants to remind everyone of the importance of continuing to take precautions against COVID-19. Read More
Free COVID-19 Testing Available Across South Health District
Free COVID-19 testing is available in all 10 counties across the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District. The South Health District includes Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift and Turner Counties. Read More
Getting Tested for COVID-19 (VIDEO)
A lot of people have questions about how getting tested for COVID-19 works...so we decided to show you the entire process. Read More
COVID-19 Deaths Across South Health District
South Health District COVID-19 Related Death Demographic Breakdown by Date Read More
Call our COVID-19 Hotline: 844-955-1499
South Health District has developed a hotline for individuals with questions about COVID-19. Our hotline is available Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. To reach our hotline call: 844-955-1499
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
Jun 16, 2020 Individuals, businesses should take steps to prevent spread of COVID-19 With cases increasing across our region, businesses beginning to reopen, and as we all learn to face this new normal ... More
Jun 04, 2020 A lot of people have questions about how getting tested for COVID-19 works…so we decided to show you the entire process. Call your local health department or our ... More
Find Your County
South Health District serves residents in south central Georgia. To find information about your local county health department, please select their page below.