Welcome

Welcome to South Health District
South Health District provides services to protect the health and well-being of everyone in the counties of Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift and Turner.

Customer Service Questionnaire

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Community Event / Health Fair Request

South Health District is committed to educating the community we serve on various topics related to health when possible. Click Here to download the form.

Current Health Issues

• Brooks County: Horse tests positive for EEE
- A horse tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Brooks County.
• Flooded Wells
- Recommendations for private wells in flooded areas.
• Chlamydia Screening Recommended
- All sexually active females 25 years old and younger should be screened annually.

Current News & Events

• Adams retires from Public Health
(05/01/2013) - Debra Adams retires from the Georgia Department of Public Health after 34 years of service.
• Tucker retires from Irwin County Health Department
(05/01/2013) - Laverne Tucker retires from Irwin County Health Department
• Yellow Fever Vaccine
(4/18/13) - Vaccine is available at the Lowndes County Health Department.
• Residents encouraged to have private wells tested
(3/15/13) - Residents that use private wells for drinking water are encouraged to have their water tested.
• Car Seat Safety
(1/28/13) - Lowndes CHD Awarded Car Seat Mini-Grant

Program Highlight

• Georgia Children No Longer Second Most Obese in Nation -

  Once known as the state with the second most obese child population in the nation, Georgia now ranks 17th nationally, according to a new report by the Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health.