South Health District

Making sure families have access to family planning care has always been a central focus of public health. While that is still the case, Family Planning programs in health departments across Georgia are undergoing changes and as a result, there will be some new requirements for patients seeking those services.

Ebola is a rare and deadly disease. The virus spreads in the human population through direct contact with a sick or deceased person’s blood or body fluids, or by contact with contaminated objects.

Turner County Health Department is now offering flu vaccine to the general public.

Ben Hill County Health Department has begun offering seasonal influenza (flu) vaccinations to the general public.

Irwin County Health Department has begun offering seasonal influenza (flu) vaccinations to the general public.

All health departments within South Health District have begun offering seasonal flu vaccinations to the general public. The CDC recommends the vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older.

A second horse in Lowndes County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a mosquito-borne illness.

A horse in Lowndes County tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and mosquito pools have tested positive for EEE and West Nile Virus (WNV) this season.

The Georgia Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) will hold its annual public comment period from August 1, 2014 through August 31, 2014.

Tift County Health Department has planned their 4th annual Back to School Bash in conjunction with Tift Regional Medical Center, Tift County Commission on Children & Youth and Philgood Entertainment for Friday, July 25.