Author: Kristin Patten
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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 […]
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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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Temporary Phone Line For Lowndes Health Dept.
JUNE 9, 2025 – The main phone line at the Lowndes County Health Department is currently down. Our IT team is working to fix the issue. In the meantime, please […]
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DPH Confirms Additional Measles Case
Unvaccinated Family Member of Previous Case ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a secondary case of measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident. This individual […]
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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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DPH Confirms Fourth Measles Case in Georgia in 2025
MMR Vaccine is Safe and Effective in Preventing Measles ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated Greater Atlanta resident. The individual acquired […]
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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 […]