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To ensure […] Cargill Meat Solutions Recalls Ground Beef Products Sold in Walmart Due to Possible E. coli WASHINGTON, May 1, 2024 – Cargill Meat Solutions, a Hazleton, Pa., establishment, is recalling approximately 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department […] 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 […] 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: […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] Updated Hahira and Lake Park Clinic Hours Attention Hahira and Lake Park: Beginning the week of February 19, the Hahira and Lake Park Clinics will temporarily be open one day each week. Hahira will be open every […] All South Health District Counties Awarded Car Seat Mini Grant Awarded Car Seat Mini Grant Buckle Up Right, Every Trip, Every Time VALDOSTA – All 10 of South Health District’s health departments have been awarded the 2024 Car Seat Mini-Grant […] Mpox Caused by Human-to-Human Transmission of Monkeypox Virus with Geographic Spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Summary The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify clinicians and health departments about the occurrence, geographic spread, and […] WIC Available At Moody Air Force Base Moody Air Force Base, did you know that there is a WIC clinic available on base? Life is unpredictable, but WIC is here to support you no matter what it […] May Is Mental Health Awareness Month Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Learn more latest news Annual WIC Farmers Markets Return Annual WIC Farmers Markets Return Markets Being Held Across District in May, June, July VALDOSTA –Warm weather means it’s time to enjoy delicious South Georgia fruits and vegetables. To ensure […] May 9, 2024 Cargill Meat Solutions Recalls Ground Beef Products Sold in Walmart Due to Possible E. coli WASHINGTON, May 1, 2024 – Cargill Meat Solutions, a Hazleton, Pa., establishment, is recalling approximately 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department […] May 2, 2024 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 […] April 24, 2024 Whether through immunizations, early intervention, regular health checks, environmental health, or emergency preparedness, our new health initiative Healthy on Purpose,” is here to help residents learn the ways that public health can help them be purposeful about their healthcare. Learn more Upcoming Events May 14 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Berrien County Board of Health Meeting (Budget Meeting) May 15 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Ben Hill County Board of Health Meeting (Budget Meeting) May 16 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Echols County Board of Health Meeting (Budget Meeting) May 22 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Brooks County Board of Health Meeting (Budget Meeting) May 24 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lanier County Board of Health Meeting (Budget Meeting) View Calendar LOCATIONS Ben Hill County Health Department Berrien County Health Department Brooks County Health Department Cook County Health Department Echols County Health Department Irwin County Health Department Lanier County Health Department Lowndes County Health Department Tift County Health Department Turner County Health Department South Health District’s mission is to prevent disease and injury, promote health and well-being and prepare for and respond to disasters in the counties of Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift, and Turner. 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