South Health District

There is no safe amount of lead in a child’s blood. Even small amounts of lead can result in damage to the brain and nervous system, cause behavioral problems, learning difficulties and other medical issues – all of which may be permanent. However, legislation passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor […]

UPDATE 3/1/2022 A recall of powdered infant formula is expanding to include a specialty formula for infants with certain dietary needs. Abbott Nutrition is now recalling one lot of Similac PM 60/40 in addition to select lots of Similac, Alimentum, and EleCareformulas manufactured in its Sturgis, Michigan, facility. The products are sold throughout the U.S. […]

Georgia residents who are currently homebound due to an ongoing physical or mental disability and are unable to travel to a COVID-19 vaccination site can request to receive vaccination at their home. Please email HVS@dph.ga.gov with the following information for the person who requires at home vaccination: Name Date of birth Address City County Contact […]

After a thorough safety review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have determined that the use of Janssen (J&J) COVID vaccine should resume in the United States. As such, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) COVID Vaccine Program will again offer J&J vaccine to […]

ATLANTA – Following the guidance and recommendations of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is pausing J&J (Janssen) vaccinations in Georgia until further notice. The FDA and CDC are reviewing data involving six reported cases of a rare and […]

Irwin County Health Department will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday, April 24 from 9:00 AM to noon at the Chamber of Commerce’s Satur-Yay! Event at Cumbee Park. During this clinic Moderna vaccine will be administered to participants. “Appointments are encouraged for this vaccination clinic,” says Michelle Stone, RN, county nurse manager. “We will […]

Ben Hill County Health Department will hold a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday, April 17 from 8:15-11:45AM. During this clinic Moderna vaccine will be administered to participants. “Appointments are required for the drive-thru clinic,” says Chris Naylor, RN, county nurse manager. “We are excited to offer another drive-thru clinic to our community and surrounding […]

South Health District partnered with five faith-based organizations to host mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Lowndes County. Public health officials will set up clinics at the below five churches during April 8-10 in an attempt to vaccinate more individuals in South Georgia. Appointments are required by calling 844-955-1499. Thursday, April 8 New Hope Missionary Baptist […]

All ten county boards of health will hold one joint meeting on Friday, March 26, at noon via conference call. Public is welcome to call in to the meeting. Telephone number is 866-809-6529, access code is 669111#. For more information contact Patrina Bowles at 229-333-5290.

UPDATED 4/1/2021 Due to the high number of requests for testing at Lowndes County Health Department, the Lowndes testing site will now be open EVERY Tuesday. The testing site will also begin opening on Thursday mornings on April 15. Anyone wishing to make an appointment for testing at the Lowndes testing site, please visit covid19.dph.ga.gov […]