South Health District

VALDOSTA – South Health District hosted the Mind and Body Wellness Health Fair on Saturday, February 15. During the event, more than 60 people were able to be screened for […]

VALDOSTA – February may be the month of love, but did you know that February is also American Heart Month? While most people are focused on protecting their hearts in […]

Recognizes National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day VALDOSTA – National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is recognized annually on February 7 as a way to increase HIV education, testing, community involvement, and […]

VALDOSTA – Staff with the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District focused their skills on child car seat safety this month. Eight staff members from across the 10-county […]

Buckle Up Right, Every Trip, Every Time ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s (DPH), Injury Prevention Program, Child Occupant Safety Project, is pleased to announce the 2019 recipients […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

VALDOSTA – World AIDS Day is a global health event held annually on December 1. The event offers an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, […]