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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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