South Health District News
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Stand Strong Against The Flu
Georgia Department of Public Health promotes yearly flu vaccine National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 1-7, 2019 VALDOSTA – December means plenty of holiday parties and family gatherings; don’t let […] Continue Reading
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Bewley receives Community Preparedness Leadership Award
Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District’s Emergency Preparedness Director Lauren Bewley received the Michael Terwilliger Community Preparedness Leadership Award on November 15. The award is named for Michael […] Continue Reading
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SHD hosts World AIDS Day events
The schedule of events for the week is below: Proclamation and Memorial/Candlelight Vigil Date: Wednesday, November 20th Time: 12 – 1:30 PM Location: South Health District Office 325 West Savannah […] Continue Reading
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Talking Turkey: Tips to safely prepare your holiday meals
VALDOSTA – The holiday season is just around the corner and this Thanksgiving the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to make sure you and your family […] Continue Reading
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SHD recognizes World AIDS Day 2019
VALDOSTA – World AIDS Day is a global health event held annually on December 1. The event offers an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, […] Continue Reading
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Lowery named Employee of the Year
Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District named Blake Lowery the 2018 Employee of the Year on October 10. Lowery is an Environmental Health Specialist in Lowndes County. South […] Continue Reading
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SIDS Awareness Month observed in October
October marks the observance of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness month across the United States. Nearly 4,000 infants die suddenly and unexpectedly each year in the United States. As […] Continue Reading
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DPH Identifies Second Vaping-Related Death
GA Cases of Vaping-Associated Lung Injury Continue to Increase ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has identified the state’s second death from a vaping-associated illness. The death […] Continue Reading
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EHDI holding Regional Stakeholders Meeting
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DPH Identifies First Death From Vaping-Associated Illness
Individuals Urged to Stop Using E-cigarettes, Vaping Devices Atlanta -The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has identified the state’s first death from a vaping-associated illness. The death did not […] Continue Reading