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Outbreak of Lung Disease Associated with E-Cigarette Use or Vaping
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed nearly 400 cases of lung illness reported from 36 states. Six deaths have been linked to the illness. All reported cases […]
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Gwen Huerta: Getting healthy for herself, her family
After a health scare in July 2018 Gwen Huerta, administrative support supervisor for the Irwin County Health Department, made the decision to get healthy. “I wound up in the ER […]
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Hurricane Dorian: SHD will operate as normal at this time
South Health District is continuing to monitor Hurricane Dorian. At this time we plan to operate all health departments, clinics and offices as normal this week. We are working closely […]
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Echols County Rule IIIA (Minimum Lot Sizes)
Subdivision Lot Size To provide for the orderly and safe development of subdivisions utilizing on-site sewage management systems, minimum lot sizes have been established. These lot sizes permit flexibility to […]
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Understanding Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A outbreaks are on the rise across the southeast and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to make sure our communities understand the virus and […]
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Protect your future, get immunized this August
Public Health advocates getting vaccinated during National Immunization Awareness Month VALDOSTA – The month of August is about bringing awareness to immunizations, and the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) […]
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Back-to-School Shots Reminder: Only Days of Summer Remaining
Summer vacation is winding down and school will commence soon, but is your child completely ready to start school? Local public health officials encourage you to beat the rush and […]
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Protect yourself and others from “Crypto” this summer
Summer break means swimming! While it might not be fun to think about, it is important to remember that swimming might be a fun way to relax on a hot […]
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South Health District receives funding to improve pregnancy outcomes, reduce infant mortality
LOWNDES, ECHOLS and BROOKS COUNTY – The Georgia Department of Public Health was awarded funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) through its Healthy Start Initiative: Eliminating Disparities […]
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Financial Audits RFP
To view the RFP on financial audits, click here.