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 receive service with a smile.

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 may be at risk, including individuals who have had unprotected sex. Free screenings will be available, with some additional tests offered at a minimal lab…

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 apologize for the inconvenience.

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 part of their holiday menu. Whether your turkey is roasted, smoked, or deep-fried, safe preparation and handling are essential to enjoying a happy and healthy…

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. It’s a day to raise awareness, honor those we’ve lost, and stand united in the ongoing fight against HIV. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s…

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 located inside the Information Learning Center (Building 328, 3010 Robinson Road), in the same building as the base library. Please use the entrance next to…

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 are at high risk of Type 2 Diabetes.  The program will feature a curriculum-based interactive effort involving exercise, healthy eating, and nutrition education.  Program activities…

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 to 12:30 p.m. The clinic is located at 503 West Main Street in Hahira. To schedule an appointment, residents can call the clinic directly at…

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.• At this time WIC clinics remain open to provide food benefits, provide nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.• WIC benefits are not affected, at this…

Award Recognizes Dedication to Helping Babies Get a Healthy Start VALDOSTA – Catina Everett, who serves as the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Coordinator for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District, was recently honored with the EHDI Excellence in Performance Award. This award recognizes Everett for consistently reaching top performance levels…