Nov 27, 2023 NASHVILLE, Ga. – Berrien County Health Department is hosting a no fee STI clinic on Thursday, December 7. The event will offer sexually transmitted infection testing with no associated fees. ... More
Baby LUV Hosts Babies 1st Birthday Celebration
Since the inception of the Baby LUV/PAT Program in 2008, the program has hosted a Babies 1st Birthday Celebration to recognize all of the babies within the program that have survived until their first birthday and beyond. Read More
World AIDS Day 2023
World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 each year. It is a day of solidarity for people around the world who are affected by HIV. This is a day for voices to unite by sharing experiences, remembering those lost, and standing together in the fight against HIV. Read More
DPH Investigating Possible Lead Poisoning from Cinnamon Applesauce Pouch Products
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is investigating several potential cases of high blood lead levels in children around the state who may have eaten recalled cinnamon applesauce pouch products. The FDA says the products contain high levels of lead. Read More
Be Thankful For Food Safety This Thanksgiving
VALDOSTA – Thanksgiving is just over a week away and Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to make sure you and your loved ones are protected from food borne illnesses. Read More
PCR Testing Kiosks for COVID and Influenza Available in Tift, Turner
VALDOSTA – South Health District is now offering COVID and influenza PCR testing through kiosks at the Tift and Turner County Health Departments. These kiosks offer access to testing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Read More
Now’s The Time to H.O.P. Into Public Health
South Health District Encourages Being “Healthy on Purpose” Read More
Welcome to South Health District
South Health District’s mission is to prevent disease and injury, promote health and well-being and prepare for and respond to disasters in the counties of Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift, and Turner.
South Health District News
Nov 17, 2023 Since the inception of the Baby LUV/PAT Program in 2008, the program has hosted a Babies 1st Birthday Celebration to recognize all of the babies within the program that ... More
Nov 16, 2023 Knowledge Key To Ending Stigma ‘For the Culture’ Valdosta, GA –World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 each year. It is a day of solidarity for people around the ... More
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