Author: Kristin Patten
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Lanier County Health Department Has Moved
South Oak Street Location Now Open LAKELAND, GA — The Lanier County Health Department has officially moved and is now open at its new location at 114 South Oak Street, […]
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February is American Heart Month
Public Health Encourages Residents to Be Purposeful in Their Heart Health VALDOSTA – February is American Heart Month, and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is encouraging […]
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Do You Love Public Health?
Send a Valentine’s Note to Our Public Health Heroes! This Valentine’s season, help us spread kindness and appreciation to the dedicated public health staff who work tirelessly to keep our […]
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DPH Launches Voluntary Awareness Training for EMS Personnel
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health Office of EMS and Trauma in partnership with Governor Brian Kemp, and First Lady Marty Kemp, is launching voluntary training for EMS […]
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DPH Confirms Measles Case in Metro Atlanta
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 metro Atlanta resident. DPH […]
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Public Health Community Meeting scheduled for February 14
South Health District invites community members and stakeholders to attend our upcoming Public Health Community Meeting on Friday, February 14th, at 11:00 AM. The meeting will take place at the […]
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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 […]
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District Reopening Following Winter Storm
UPDATE JANUARY 23 at 1:30 PM: All SHD clinics and offices will reopen Friday, Jan. 24, with modified hours of 9:30-3:30. These adjusted hours prioritize staff safety, allowing for safe […]
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Stay Safe During Extreme Cold Weather
With temperatures dropping across Georgia, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District encourages everyone to take steps to stay safe and warm during extreme cold weather. Here’s how […]
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Prevention, Early Detection Are Key VALDOSTA – January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is […]