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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 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

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