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Widespread Flu 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 is widespread in Georgia, and […]

Georgia Counties Share Car Seat Mini Grants

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

Late Start January 4

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, […]

Facilities Close January 3

Facilities Close as a Precaution

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 […]

Now is the Time to Vaccinate Against Flu

The holidays are just around the corner. Don’t let the flu virus keep you from doing the things you had planned this holiday season.

WIC Program Public Comment

Georgians are invited to comment on the program’s successes and identify opportunities to improve WIC services.

Tift County Drive Thru Flu Clinic

Lessen your chances of getting the flu this year! Get the shot, not the flu…it’s as easy as driving thru!

Category: Tift County News

Update on Openings

All county health departments, clinics and offices within South Health District, except for Echols County Health Department, will reopen tomorrow at 8am.

DPH Urges Safety Precautions After Irma

Hurricane/tropical storm Irma is no longer a threat but recovering from the storm will take weeks, and even longer in some parts of the state. The Georgia Department of Public […]

Health Departments and District Offices Closed Additional Day

Valdosta – South Health District and health departments located in Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, including the Lake Park and Hahira health departments, Tift, and Turner […]