South Health District

Tift County Health Department has planned their 6^th annual Back to School Bash in conjunction with Tift Regional Medical Center, Tift County Commission on Children & Youth and The Jay Deason Fund for Friday, July 22.

“We look forward to this event every year. Year after year, it continues to be a huge success,” states Mecca Reeves, RN, county nurse manager. “Students have the opportunity to come to the health department for all of their back to school needs in a fun environment.”

Any child entering a Georgia school for the first time will need a Georgia Immunization Certificate (Form 3231), a certified birth certificate, and a hearing, vision, dental and nutrition screening (Form 3300). Students born on or after January 1, 2002 and entering the 7^th grade need proof of an adolescent pertussis (whooping cough) booster and adolescent meningococcal vaccines. All of these services are available anytime at the Tift County Health Department; however, they will be the focus of the day on July 22.

“There will be face painting, a bouncy house and games for the kids,” says Reeves. “There will also be free school supplies, door prizes, and school and community resources. This is a great opportunity for parents to get their kids prepared for the upcoming school year.”

The event will begin at 9 am at Tift County Health Department (305 East 12^th Street). For more information, contact the health department at 229-386-8373.