South Health District

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]