South Health District News
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Public Health Celebrates National Infant Immunization Week
VALDOSTA – Families are at the heart of our communities, and their health is our priority. That’s why the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is proud to […] Continue Reading
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4/11/24 OPENING DELAYED UNTIL 9:30/ BROOKS CLOSED
DELAYED OPENING: Due to the severe weather that has impacted our region, all public health clinics and offices will delay opening until 9:30AM. We apologize for any inconvenience. BROOKS COUNTY: […] Continue Reading
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Increase in Measles Cases and Outbreaks in the U.S. and Globally
MMR Vaccine is Safe and Effective in Preventing Measles ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents to make sure their children are up to date […] Continue Reading
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Increased Temperatures Increases Rabies Exposure Risk
As Weather Warms, Residents Reminded to Never Approach Wild Animals Spring is right around the corner, and with warmer weather comes an increase in the potential to encounter wild animals. […] Continue Reading
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Public Health and ABAC Host Second Annual Health Equity Summit
TIFTON – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) proudly hosted the second annual Health Equity Summit on March 11, at the […] Continue Reading
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Baby LUV/PAT Healthy Start Provides SGMC Health With Safe Sleep Essentials for New Parents
VALDOSTA – Ensuring the well-being of our tiniest community members starts with safe sleep practices and the South Health District’s Baby LUV/PAT Healthy Start Program has partnered with SGMC Health […] Continue Reading
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Nutrition Goes ‘Beyond The Table’
National Nutrition Month recognized in March VALDOSTA – Nutrition means more than simply what is served on your dinner table. Whether it is your eating routine, practicing food safety or […] Continue Reading
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Safe Sleep Saves Lives Dinner Sheds Light on Infant Mortality, Promotes Safe Sleep Practices
VALDOSTA – To highlight the importance of addressing the issue of infant mortality and infant sleep related deaths, the Lowndes County Child Fatality Review Committee and South Health District’s Baby […] Continue Reading
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Public Health and ABAC Host Second Annual Health Equity Summit
TIFTON – For the second year in a row, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District in conjunction with Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College are proud to host the […] Continue Reading
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Community Health and Resource Day Coming to Nashville
Nashville, GA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is excited to offer a Community Health and Resource Day on February 22, from 10 AM to 4 […] Continue Reading