South Health District News
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Public Health and ABAC Host Health Equity Summit
TIFTON – Access to health care and health resources is critical for all individuals to reach their highest health quality possible. Public health works daily to ensure that everyone has […] Continue Reading
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SGMC Lanier Campus to Host Drug Take Back Event
South Georgia Medical Center’s Lanier Campus, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Lanier County Sheriff’s Department, is hosting a National Prescription Drug Take Back event […] Continue Reading
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Protect Your Preteen – Vaccinate Them Today
In an effort to keep every adult and child safe, the Georgia Department of Public Health is recognizing March 13-17, 2023 as Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week. This week serves […] Continue Reading
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Fuel The Future With Healthy Foods
National Nutrition Month recognized in March Whether it’s fueling your body with nutritious and delicious meals or ensuring that the food you are eating is sustainable for the environment, eating […] Continue Reading
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(3/1/2023) WIC Approved Formula Changes
Effective March 1, 2023, temporarily approved non-contract, store-brand, and international formulas will no longer be eligible for issuance by the Georgia WIC Program and redemption by Georgia WIC Program participants. […] Continue Reading
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Public Health Recognized by Divine 9
VALDOSTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District was recently recognized by the National Pan-Hellenic Council Valdosta Alumni Chapter, Valdosta Divine 9. Divine 9 President Ronald Skrine […] Continue Reading
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Plant-based Enfamil Infant Formula Recalled Due to Health Concerns
Atlanta – Reckitt, one of the main formula manufacturers in the U.S., is recalling two batches of Enfamil ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula because of possible cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii […] Continue Reading
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February is Heart Month
Public Health Encourages Residents To Take Care of Their Heart February is Heart Month and public health wants to remind everyone to take care of their heart this and every […] Continue Reading
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Public Health Recognizes NBHAAD
Offers Free HIV Testing, Gift Cards, T-Shirts VALDOSTA – February 7 is recognized nationwide as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This observance is a day to acknowledge how HIV disproportionately […] Continue Reading
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Medicare Part D – Some Vaccines Now No Cost
As part of the Inflation Reduction Act, adults who are covered under Medicare Part D may now qualify to receive the shingles and Tdap vaccines with no out of pocket […] Continue Reading