Jul 31, 2020 VALDOSTA – In 2018, more than 2.4 million people were diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases and almost 40,000 were diagnosed with HIV according to the CDC. Many new HIV ... More
Georgians Urged to Wear Face Coverings to Fight COVID-19
VALDOSTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to continue to urge all Georgians to continue taking precautions to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. Read More
Virtual round table offers STD, HIV education
VALDOSTA – In 2018, more than 2.4 million people were diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases and almost 40,000 were diagnosed with HIV according to the CDC. Many new HIV and STD diagnoses could be prevented through proper prevention practices and access to judgement free education. 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
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
Jul 30, 2020 109 total COVID-19 related deaths reported in South Health District STATENVILLE – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has confirmed the first COVID-19 related death of ... More
Jul 21, 2020 VALDOSTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to continue to urge all Georgians to continue taking precautions to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in ... More
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South Health District serves residents in south central Georgia. To find information about your local county health department, please select their page below.