South Health District

In an effort to keep every adult and child safe, the Georgia Department of Public Health is recognizing March 13-17, 2023 as Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week. This week serves […]

National Nutrition Month recognized in March Whether it’s fueling your body with nutritious and delicious meals or ensuring that the food you are eating is sustainable for the environment, eating […]

Effective March 1, 2023, temporarily approved non-contract, store-brand, and international formulas will no longer be eligible for issuance by the Georgia WIC Program and redemption by Georgia WIC Program participants. […]

VALDOSTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District was recently recognized by the National Pan-Hellenic Council Valdosta Alumni Chapter, Valdosta Divine 9. Divine 9 President Ronald Skrine […]

Atlanta – Reckitt, one of the main formula manufacturers in the U.S., is recalling two batches of Enfamil ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula because of possible cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii […]

Public Health Encourages Residents To Take Care of Their Heart February is Heart Month and public health wants to remind everyone to take care of their heart this and every […]

Offers Free HIV Testing, Gift Cards, T-Shirts VALDOSTA – February 7 is recognized nationwide as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This observance is a day to acknowledge how HIV disproportionately […]

As part of the Inflation Reduction Act, adults who are covered under Medicare Part D may now qualify to receive the shingles and Tdap vaccines with no out of pocket […]

Cervical Health Awareness Month is recognized nationwide in January. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to remind residents of the steps they can take to be […]

 Public Health Recognizes National Influenza Vaccination Week VALDOSTA – The holiday season is here. That means more time to spend with your children, family, and friends. However, as holiday cheer […]