Author: Kristin Patten
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Prevention and Early Detection Save Lives VALDOSTA – January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is reminding women how important it
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Meet The New Brooks County Health Department
A lot of changes have taken place at the Brooks County Health Department. Meet the NEW Brooks County Health Department, where your health is our purpose and you will always
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Ben Hill Hosting No Fee STD Clinic
The Ben Hill County Health Department will host a No Fee STD Clinic on Wednesday, December 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is open to anyone who
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Phone Line Outages Expected 11/19/25
Phone lines at our District Office, Adult Health Promotion Clinic and Irwin County Health Department may experience outages November 19, 2025 as we transition to a new phone system. We
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Give Thanks For Food Safety This Thanksgiving
Tips to Keep Your Holiday Feast Healthy and Delicious VALDOSTA – As Thanksgiving approaches, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is encouraging families to make food safety
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Public Health Recognizes World AIDS Day 2025
Know Your Status, Get Tested Today! VALDOSTA –World AIDS Day is observed each year on December 1 as a time to come together in support of those affected by HIV.
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WIC Services Continue at Moody AFB During Federal Shutdown
At this time, WIC services are still available during the federal shutdown. If you have a scheduled appointment, please plan to attend as usual. The Moody AFB WIC Clinic is
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Healthy Together Program Accepting Applicants
The Healthy Together Program is a collaborative effort between South Health District’s Adolescent Health program and the Lowndes County Commission on Children/Youth (LCCY) to provide an opportunity for parents/youth who
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Hahira Health Department Announces New Hours
The Hahira Health Department has new hours! Starting Tuesday, November 4, the clinic will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closing for lunch from 12:00
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Georgia WIC Update 10/29/2025
At this time, there are no impacts to Georgia WIC services due to the federal government shutdown. If this changes, WIC clients will be contacted by our WIC staff directly.•