Author: Kristin Patten

  • Be Thankful For Food Safety This Thanksgiving

    Be Thankful For Food Safety This Thanksgiving

    Tips for a Safe and Healthy Holiday Feast VALDOSTA ­– With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is reminding residents to prioritize […]

  • Lowndes Facilities Delayed Opening

    Lowndes Facilities Delayed Opening

    All public health facilities within Lowndes County will delay opening to 12:00 PM on November 11, 2024 due to flooding within Valdosta city limits overnight.

  • Consortium Meeting Scheduled

    Consortium Meeting Scheduled

    Join South Health District’s Consortium Task Force for our quarterly meeting as we discuss ways to improve health outcomes for our consumers and the community. The meeting will be held […]

  • Breast Cancer Prevention Starts with Early Detection

    Breast Cancer Prevention Starts with Early Detection

    South Health District recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month VALDOSTA – October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is emphasizing the critical […]

  • Clinic Operations Following Helene

    Clinic Operations Following Helene

    Update 10/4/24 at 11:30AM Changes from previous update: Update 10/3/24 at 11:30AM Changes from previous update: Update 10/2/24 at 12PM Changes from previous update: Update 10/1/24 at 2PM Changes from […]

  • Prevent the Flu: Vaccination is Key

    Prevent the Flu: Vaccination is Key

    Flu Vaccines Available at Local Health Department VALDOSTA – As flu season begins, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is urging all residents to prioritize their health […]

  • Lanier County Health Department to Relocate to New Facility

    Lanier County Health Department to Relocate to New Facility

    New Location to Open In January UPDATE 1/24/2025: Lanier County Health Department is in the process of moving to their new facility and their phone lines will be down January […]

  • Online Consent Forms for School Flu Vaccination Program Now Available

    Online Consent Forms for School Flu Vaccination Program Now Available

    The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is excited to announce that flu vaccination consent forms for students are now available online for the 2024-2025 flu season. Each […]

  • Hurricane Preparedness Tips From Public Health

    Hurricane Preparedness Tips From Public Health

    While many families think about preparing their homes and emergency kits ahead of a storm, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District reminds families to also plan for […]

  • Berrien Hosting Back-to-School Bash

    Berrien Hosting Back-to-School Bash

    NASHVILLE – Summer fun is here, but school is just around the corner! Are your children up-to-date on their back-to-school vaccinations? The Berrien County Health Department is here to help. […]