New Location to Open Early November

LAKELAND, GA — The Lanier County Board of Health is excited to announce the upcoming relocation of the Lanier County Health Department.

The current facility, located on West Murrell Avenue, is expected to provide its final day of services on October 24, 2024. Health department staff plan to begin seeing patients at the new facility, located at114 South Oak Street, the week of November 4, 2024.

During the transition, Lanier County residents should expect a brief pause in services while the department completes its move. Lanier County Board of Health encourages patients to plan accordingly.

“We are extremely thankful to the Lanier County Board of Commissioners for providing this new facility so we can continue offering excellent care to our community,” said Lauren Lee, RN, BSN, Nurse Manager of the Lanier County Health Department. “We can’t wait to serve you all in the new health department.”  

The new facility is designed to better serve the needs of Lanier County and is part of the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District’s ongoing efforts to improve access to healthcare and deliver the highest quality public health services to our communities.

“This move marks a significant step forward in our commitment to improving healthcare access for Lanier County and our staff is eager to welcome patients into the new facility,” said Dr. Mark J. Eanes, District Health Director. “We are excited to provide an improved environment that will support the well-being of our patients for years to come.”

For more information about Lanier County Health Department, call the health department directly at 229-482-3294. To stay informed on service availability and to learn more about our district, please visit our website at www.southhealthdistrict.com.