South Health District

Through a partnership Mosquito Surveillance Program, Public Health officials have been notified numerous mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in Lowndes County. South Georgians are encouraged to guard against exposure to mosquitoes. 

Immunization is a shared responsibility. Vaccines are among the most successful and cost-effective public health tools available for preventing disease and death.

Although Tuberculosis (TB) is preventable and curable, many people in the United States still suffer from the disease.

To protect every adult and child, DPH established Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week, observed March 12-16, 2018, to serve as a reminder for parents to talk with their preteens and teens about getting immunized against vaccine-preventable diseases.

DPH has confirmed three flu-related deaths in South Health District. These are the first confirmed flu-related deaths in the District this flu season.

Health departments in Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift and Turner Counties will begin offering FREE flu shots to uninsured adults tomorrow, January 30, while supplies last.

Protect Yourself and Prevent the Spread of Flu ATLANTA – If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, do not wait any longer! Flu is widespread in Georgia, and more than three hundred individuals have been hospitalized with flu-related illness. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed four flu-related deaths so far,but […]

Ben Hill, Lowndes and Tift County Health Departments received the car seat mini grant in South Health District.

Currently, all South Health District offices, clinics and the health departments in Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift and Turner counties expect to reopen at 12:30pm on Thursday, January 4. The decision to delay openings of these facilities was made with the safety of the staff and clients in mind. Any further updates will be […]

Due to anticipated winter weather conditions in our area, all South Health District offices, clinics and the health departments in Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift and Turner counties will be closed on Wednesday, January 3. Offices and the health departments are expected to reopen on Thursday, January 4. Please check here, www.facebook.com/southhealthdistrict or  […]