South Health District

Children and adults should stay home when sick to prevent flu spread Flu season typically runs from October to May and peaks from December to February. That means South Georgia […]

Cervical Health Awareness Month is recognized nationwide in January. This January, public health officials want you to know there’s a lot you can do to prevent cervical cancer. All women […]

VALDOSTA – Following the 7.5-million-gallon sewage spill next to Sugar Creek earlier this month, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District will be providing free private well testing […]

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 throughout Georgia. Nationwide, […]

IRWIN, BEN HILL AND TURNER COUNTY, Ga. – The Irwin, Ben Hill and Turner County Health Departments are offering free tetanus and hepatitis A vaccinations for all responders and volunteers […]

VALDOSTA – Raising a baby takes a village. Now South Health District’s Baby LUV/Parents As Teachers (PAT) Healthy Start Program can be part of that village for more families. Baby […]

Georgia Department of Public Health promotes yearly flu vaccine National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 1-7, 2019 VALDOSTA – December means plenty of holiday parties and family gatherings; don’t let […]

Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District’s Emergency Preparedness Director Lauren Bewley received the Michael Terwilliger Community Preparedness Leadership Award on November 15. The award is named for Michael […]

The schedule of events for the week is below: Proclamation and Memorial/Candlelight Vigil Date: Wednesday, November 20th Time: 12 – 1:30 PM Location: South Health District Office 325 West Savannah […]

VALDOSTA ­– The holiday season is just around the corner and this Thanksgiving the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to make sure you and your family […]