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Lowndes and Tift See COVID-19 Cases Increase

VALDOSTA – Lowndes County continues to experience a significant increase in COVID-19 cases. This increase first began in October and has not slowed since that time. Tift County is also […]

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Public Health prepared for COVID-19 vaccine release

VALDOSTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is working diligently to prepare for the arrival and distribution of COVID-19 vaccine. While the exact arrival date for […]

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COVID-19 Does Not Take A Holiday

VALDOSTA – After more than eight months of social distancing, the holidays may appear as a chance for some normalcy in the chaos of 2020.  The Georgia Department of Public […]

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SHD recognizes World AIDS Day 2020

VALDOSTA – While COVID remains at the forefront of many American’s minds, it is also important to not forget those who are fighting other viruses. The Georgia Department of Public […]

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Drive Thru Flu Clinic Schedule

Ben Hill County Health Department – Mondays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Berrien County Health Department – Friday, November 20th from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Brooks County Health […]

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Drive Thru and Prevent the Flu

VALDOSTA – With COVID-19 still spreading across our community it is more important now than ever to protect yourself from the flu. Lowndes County Health Department will hold a Drive […]

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Lowndes Sees Increase In COVID-19 Cases

VALDOSTA – Lowndes County has experienced an increase in COVID-19 cases in the month of October. The beginning of this increase was first noticed in the second week of October, […]

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Early Detection Saves Lives

South Health District recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month VALDOSTA – It is estimated that 279,100 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2020. It is also estimated […]

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Flu or COVID-19?

Determining the difference VALDOSTA – With flu season just around the corner and COVID-19 still extremely prevalent across our area, many people want to know “What is the difference between […]

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DPH and Governor Kemp Ask Georgians to Follow Four Things for Fall

Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and Governor Kemp are encouraging Georgians to have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend while following Four Things for Fall […]

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