South Health District News
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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 […] Continue Reading
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Drive Thru Flu Clinic Schedule
Ben Hill County Health Department – Mondays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Berrien County Health Department – Friday, November 20th from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Brooks County Health […] Continue Reading
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Drive Thru and Prevent the Flu
VALDOSTA – With COVID-19 still spreading across our community it is more important now than ever to protect yourself from the flu. Lowndes County Health Department will hold a Drive […] Continue Reading
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Lowndes Sees Increase In COVID-19 Cases
VALDOSTA – Lowndes County has experienced an increase in COVID-19 cases in the month of October. The beginning of this increase was first noticed in the second week of October, […] Continue Reading
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Early Detection Saves Lives
South Health District recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month VALDOSTA – It is estimated that 279,100 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2020. It is also estimated […] Continue Reading
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Flu or COVID-19?
Determining the difference VALDOSTA – With flu season just around the corner and COVID-19 still extremely prevalent across our area, many people want to know “What is the difference between […] Continue Reading
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DPH and Governor Kemp Ask Georgians to Follow Four Things for Fall
Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and Governor Kemp are encouraging Georgians to have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend while following Four Things for Fall […] Continue Reading
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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 […] Continue Reading
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Rabies precautions especially important in warmer months
NASHVILLE – Warmer weather increases the possibility of coming across wild animals – many of which can carry rabies – so residents are encouraged to be especially vigilant during summer […] Continue Reading
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First COVID-19 Related Death Reported for Berrien County
148 total COVID-19 related deaths reported in South Health District NASHVILLE – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has confirmed the first COVID-19 related death of […] Continue Reading