Author: Kristin Patten
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SCAM ALERT
South Health District has been made aware of a phone scam offering payment to individuals who come to the health department to receive services. The scammer claims to be calling […]
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Widespread Flu Activity in Georgia
Protect Yourself and Prevent the Spread of Flu ATLANTA – If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, do not wait any longer. Flu activity is already widespread in […]
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2022 World AIDS Day Event Calendar
December 2, 2022 11:30AM-12:30 PM Join us on December 2, 2022 for our Paint the Town Red Luncheon. The event is being held from 11:30AM-12:30PM at the Turner Center for […]
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Public Health Co-Hosting Community Health & Resource Day
VALDOSTA – South Health District is partnering with Pastor McCullough and the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church to host their first Community Health and Resource Day in Lowndes County. The event […]
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Now is Time to Schedule Breast Cancer Screenings
South Health District recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month VALDOSTA – Nearly 10 million cancer screenings were missed in the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, during Breast Cancer […]
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Don’t Let The Mosquitos Bite
VALDOSTA – Public Health officials want to remind South Georgians the importance of preventing mosquito bites. When it comes to mosquito-borne illnesses, preventing bites and not allowing outdoor areas to […]
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New Bivalent Covid-19 Boosters Offer Enhanced Protection
VALDOSTA – All South Health District Health Departments will begin offering Moderna/Pfizer COVID-19 bivalent boosters on September 8, 2022. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory […]
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Ben Hill County Health Department holding drive thru flu shot event
FITZGERALD –Ben Hill County Health Department will hold a drive thru flu clinic on Friday, October 28. The event will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Ben […]
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CDC streamlines COVID-19 guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is streamlining its COVID-19 guidance to help people better understand their risk, how to protect themselves and others, what actions to take if […]
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Monkeypox Transmission in Public Settings
How to Prevent Spread of Infection ATLANTA –The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to closely monitor the current outbreak of monkeypox in the state. As of today, there […]