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Medicare Part D – Some Vaccines Now No Cost
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]