South Health District News
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Public Health Celebrates National Infant Immunization Week
VALDOSTA – Every child deserves a healthy start—and one of the most effective ways to protect children from serious illness is through on-time vaccination. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s […] Continue Reading
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South Health District Accepting Bids for Trystar Docking Station
South Health District (On behalf of the Lanier County Board of Health) is accepting bids for the furnishing and installation of a new Trystar Docking Station at the following location: […] Continue Reading
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South Health District Celebrates National Public Health Week
VALDOSTA – South Health District is proud to join communities across the nation in celebrating National Public Health Week (NPHW) from April 7-13, 2025. This annual observance, led by the […] Continue Reading
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Protect Your Preteen’s Health with Vaccines
Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week: March 10-14, 2025 VALDOSTA – Your preteen is growing up and beginning to make choices that will shape their future. You can help them make […] Continue Reading
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Free Kids Hearing Tests Offered March 29
VSU, Ga Mobile Audiology, Public Health Partner For Event VALDOSTA – Hearing is crucial to a child’s development. To help ensure every child has access to hearing screenings, the Georgia […] Continue Reading
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Food Connects Us: Celebrate National Nutrition Month This March
VALDOSTA – Each March, National Nutrition Month highlights the vital role nutrition plays in overall health and well-being. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is dedicated to […] Continue Reading
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Lanier County Health Department to Host Grand Opening Celebration March 21
LAKELAND, GA —The Lanier County Health Department is excited to invite the community to a grand opening celebration for its new facility at 114 South Oak Street in Lakeland, GA. […] Continue Reading
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Stay PrEPared. Stay Protected. Stay HIV-Free.
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a daily medication that significantly reduces the risk of contracting HIV when taken as prescribed. PrEP is a safe and effective way to prevent HIV. PrEP […] Continue Reading
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DPH Confirms Additional Measles Cases in Metro Atlanta
Unvaccinated Family Members of Previous Case ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two additional measles cases in unvaccinated metro Atlanta residents. These two cases are […] Continue Reading
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South Health District Accepting Bids for VOIP System Services
South Health District (On behalf of the Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift and Turner County Boards of Health) is accepting bids for VOIP System services. […] Continue Reading