South Health District News
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Horse Tests Positive for EEE In Cook County
ADEL – A horse has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Cook County. While there is a EEE vaccine available for horses, there is no vaccine for humans, this […] Continue Reading
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Heat Safety Tips from Lowndes County Emergency Management and South Health District
Lowndes County, Georgia: Extreme temperatures are expected to impact our region this week, with heat indices near, or above, 100 degrees forecast most days. These extreme temperatures are anticipated to […] Continue Reading
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Grow Retiring as District Health Director
VALDOSTA – William R. Grow, MD, FACP is retiring as District Health Director for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District. He has served as District Health Director […] Continue Reading
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WIC To Host Annual Farmer’s Markets
Markets Being Held Across District in July, August VALDOSTA – Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh and local produce. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District’s […] Continue Reading
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Berrien Health Dept. Hosting Back-To-School Bash
NASHVILLE – School’s out for the summer, but school isn’t out forever. Are your children up-to-date on their back-to-school vaccinations? Berrien County Health Department wants to make sure every student […] Continue Reading
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Free Hearing Test Event “A Hit”
More Than 30 Screenings Performed VALDOSTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District in conjunction with Georgia Mobile Audiology and Valdosta State University, hosted a free hearing […] Continue Reading
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Eanes Named District Health Director
Grow Retiring After 13 Years VALDOSTA – Mark J. Eanes, MD, MBA, will join the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District as District Health Director effective July 3, […] Continue Reading
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WIC Discontinuing Nonstandard Size, NeuroPro Formula Approval
Effective June 1, 2023, all Georgia WIC temporarily approved nonstandard container sizes of contract formulas and Enfamil NeuroPro product line are discontinued. Additional information can be found by visiting the […] Continue Reading
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COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends May 11, 2023
End of the Public Health Emergency Declaration What it means for Georgians ATLANTA – The federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration will expire at the end of the day. Now […] Continue Reading
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Baby LUV Offers Breast Feeding Matters Series
VALDOSTA – New mothers face many challenges as they learn to care for a new baby. Having access to support and education can help. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s […] Continue Reading