South Health District News
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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 […] 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
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Lanier County Health Department Has Moved
South Oak Street Location Now Open LAKELAND, GA — The Lanier County Health Department has officially moved and is now open at its new location at 114 South Oak Street, […] Continue Reading
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February is American Heart Month
Public Health Encourages Residents to Be Purposeful in Their Heart Health VALDOSTA – February is American Heart Month, and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is encouraging […] Continue Reading
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Do You Love Public Health?
Send a Valentine’s Note to Our Public Health Heroes! This Valentine’s season, help us spread kindness and appreciation to the dedicated public health staff who work tirelessly to keep our […] Continue Reading
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DPH Launches Voluntary Awareness Training for EMS Personnel
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health Office of EMS and Trauma in partnership with Governor Brian Kemp, and First Lady Marty Kemp, is launching voluntary training for EMS […] Continue Reading
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DPH Confirms Measles Case in Metro Atlanta
MMR Vaccine is Safe and Effective in Preventing Measles ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident. DPH […] Continue Reading