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.

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Current Health Issues

• American Diabetes Month
- November is American Diabetes Month
• Breast Cancer Awareness
- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• High Tobacco Rates in South Georgia
- If you smoke or use smokeless tobacco the Nicotine Therapy Replacement Program is here to help.
• Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
- MRSA is a serious infection that can become life-threatening if left untreated.

Current News & Events

• Lowndes County Drive Thru Flu Clinic
(11/20/08) - Lowndes CHD will host a Drive Thru Flu Clinic on Tuesday, November 25
• Get your flu shot on Election Day, November 4
(10/20/08) - Ben Hill, Berrien, Irwin and Lowndes Counties to host Vote & Vax
• Telemedicine offered at Children's Medical Services
(4/8/08) - Physicians in Augusta at MCG can now see Valdosta children.

Program Highlight

• World AIDS Day events planned for December 1 - World AIDS Day is recognized each year on December 1 to acknowledge the impact sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS have on our local communities, as well as the world. The Infectious Disease Program of South Health District has planned numerous activities in recognition of World AIDS Day on Monday, December 1.