South Health District News
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South Health District receives funding to improve pregnancy outcomes, reduce infant mortality
LOWNDES, ECHOLS and BROOKS COUNTY – The Georgia Department of Public Health was awarded funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) through its Healthy Start Initiative: Eliminating Disparities […] Continue Reading
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Financial Audits RFP
To view the RFP on financial audits, click here. Continue Reading
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National HIV testing day events planned
VALDOSTA – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about 1.1 million people in the United States have HIV. Of those 1.1 million, approximately one in eight of […] Continue Reading
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Safe and healthy summer fun
ATLANTA – Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer! The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) wants it to be a safe and healthy summer for all Georgians and […] Continue Reading
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Exercise is important for everyone
It is easy for a person to say, “I’m not overweight so I don’t need to work out,” but that isn’t the case. It’s no secret that working out is […] Continue Reading
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National Infant Immunization Week observed April 27-May 4
VALDOSTA – Immunization is a shared responsibility. Vaccines are among the most successful and cost-effective public health tools available for preventing disease and death. Vaccines not only help protect our […] Continue Reading
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E. coli illness in Georgia linked to multistate outbreak
DPH urges public to take precautions to avoid infection ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed 17 […] Continue Reading
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Asthma Day Camp returns to Valdosta
VALDOSTA – The Superpuff Saturday Asthma Day Camp returns this May. South Health District’s Children’s Medical Services offers the camp as a fun and free way to educate asthmatic children […] Continue Reading
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Free Pack-N-Play offered to Safe Sleep Group Connection attendees
VALDOSTA – The Baby LUV/PAT Program is hosting a Safe Sleep Group Connection class on May 30, 2019. The educational event will offer tips on safe sleep practices for babies. […] Continue Reading
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Echols Environmental Health Program recognized by FDA
VALDOSTA – The Environmental Health Program at Echols County Health Department was recognized for their outstanding commitment to continuous improvement. The program received a Certificate of Achievement from the Food […] Continue Reading