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Talking Turkey

Tips to safely prepare your holiday meals VALDOSTA ­– The holidays are just around the corner and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to make sure […]

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SHD Paints The Town Red

Public Health Recognizes World AIDS Day 2022 VALDOSTA – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate more than 1.1 million people in the United States are living with HIV […]

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SCAM ALERT

South Health District has been made aware of a phone scam offering payment to individuals who come to the health department to receive services. The scammer claims to be calling […]

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Widespread Flu Activity 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 activity is already widespread in […]

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2022 World AIDS Day Event Calendar

December 2, 2022 11:30AM-12:30 PM Join us on December 2, 2022 for our Paint the Town Red Luncheon. The event is being held from 11:30AM-12:30PM at the Turner Center for […]

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Public Health Co-Hosting Community Health & Resource Day

VALDOSTA – South Health District is partnering with Pastor McCullough and the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church to host their first Community Health and Resource Day in Lowndes County. The event […]

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Now is Time to Schedule Breast Cancer Screenings

South Health District recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month VALDOSTA – Nearly 10 million cancer screenings were missed in the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, during Breast Cancer […]

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Don’t Let The Mosquitos Bite

VALDOSTA – Public Health officials want to remind South Georgians the importance of preventing mosquito bites. When it comes to mosquito-borne illnesses, preventing bites and not allowing outdoor areas to […]

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New Bivalent Covid-19 Boosters Offer Enhanced Protection

VALDOSTA – All South Health District Health Departments will begin offering Moderna/Pfizer COVID-19 bivalent boosters on September 8, 2022. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory […]

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Ben Hill County Health Department holding drive thru flu shot event

FITZGERALD –Ben Hill County Health Department will hold a drive thru flu clinic on Friday, October 28. The event will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Ben […]

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