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COVID-19 Testing Changes

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 […]

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Antigen Testing Now Available

Health Departments within the South Health District will begin providing free antigen testing on Monday, November 9 to anyone that has signs or symptoms of COVID-19, while supplies last. “We […]

Lowndes CHD & Lark Park Clinic closed Aug. 24

Update: Lowndes County Health Department reopened Tuesday, August 25 at 8 a.m. Lake Park Clinic will reopen Wednesday, August 26, for general services. The Lowndes County Health Department General Clinic […]

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Mosquito-Borne Illnesses in South Georgia

Public Health officials are encouraging South Georgians to take precautions whenever outdoors to guard against mosquito-borne illnesses. South Health District has received two confirmed reports of West Nile Virus through […]

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First COVID-19 Related Death in Turner County

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has confirmed the first COVID-19 related death of a resident in Turner County. The individual was an 83-year old male […]

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Flu-Related Deaths in South Georgia

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed five flu-related deaths between South Health District and Southwest Health District, which covers 24 South Georgia counties. As of January 11, […]

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Financial Audits RFP

To view the RFP on financial audits, click here.

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The Benefits of Exercise for Adults

“Being a healthy adult is directly tied to being physically active and eating nutritiously,” says William Grow, MD, FACP, district health director.

Benefits of Exercise for Children & Adolescents

Childhood and adolescence are critical periods for developing movement skills, learning healthy habits, and establishing a firm foundation for lifelong health and well-being.

Flu Activity High and Widespread in South Georgia

If you have not gotten your flu vaccine for the 2018-2019 flu season, do not delay any longer. Flu activity is higher today than it was at this point last year which was classified as a high severity season across all age groups by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).