South Health District News
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January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical Health Awareness Month is recognized nationwide in January. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to remind residents of the steps they can take to be […] Continue Reading
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Spread Cheer, Not Flu This Holiday Season
Public Health Recognizes National Influenza Vaccination Week VALDOSTA – The holiday season is here. That means more time to spend with your children, family, and friends. However, as holiday cheer […] Continue Reading
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Talking Turkey
Tips to safely prepare your holiday meals VALDOSTA – The holidays are just around the corner and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to make sure […] Continue Reading
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SHD Paints The Town Red
Public Health Recognizes World AIDS Day 2022 VALDOSTA – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate more than 1.1 million people in the United States are living with HIV […] Continue Reading
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SCAM ALERT
South Health District has been made aware of a phone scam offering payment to individuals who come to the health department to receive services. The scammer claims to be calling […] Continue Reading
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Widespread Flu Activity in Georgia
Protect Yourself and Prevent the Spread of Flu ATLANTA – If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, do not wait any longer. Flu activity is already widespread in […] Continue Reading
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2022 World AIDS Day Event Calendar
December 2, 2022 11:30AM-12:30 PM Join us on December 2, 2022 for our Paint the Town Red Luncheon. The event is being held from 11:30AM-12:30PM at the Turner Center for […] Continue Reading
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Public Health Co-Hosting Community Health & Resource Day
VALDOSTA – South Health District is partnering with Pastor McCullough and the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church to host their first Community Health and Resource Day in Lowndes County. The event […] Continue Reading
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Now is Time to Schedule Breast Cancer Screenings
South Health District recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month VALDOSTA – Nearly 10 million cancer screenings were missed in the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, during Breast Cancer […] Continue Reading
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Don’t Let The Mosquitos Bite
VALDOSTA – Public Health officials want to remind South Georgians the importance of preventing mosquito bites. When it comes to mosquito-borne illnesses, preventing bites and not allowing outdoor areas to […] Continue Reading