VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
SHD recognizes World AIDS Day 2020
Release: VALDOSTA - While COVID remains at the forefront of many American’s minds, it is also important to not forget those who are fighting other viruses. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District…
Vidalia man charged with faking a Savannah Port…
Release: Telephoned bomb threat on Sept. 11 results in federal charge Vidalia man accused of threatening Port of Savannah facility SAVANNAH, GA: A Vidalia, Ga., man has been indicted on a federal charge for calling…
South Health District announces World AIDS Day
Release: While COVID remains at the forefront of our minds, we also can’t forget those who are fighting other viruses. South Health District wants to bring awareness to those fighting HIV and AIDS through their…
Man arrested for fraudulently billing the government
Release: Texas man sentenced to prison for scheme to fraudulently bill government medical insurance programs Prosecution is part of effort against fraudulent 'telehealth' scams AUGUSTA, GA: A Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison…
South Health District providing free COVID-19 tests in…
Release: Antigen Testing now available through Public Health VALDOSTA – Health Departments within the South Health District will begin providing free antigen testing on Monday, November 9 to anyone that has signs or symptoms of COVID-19,…
GA woman arrested and must repay over $1…
Release: FEDERAL COURT SENTENCES GEORGIA WOMAN TO PRISON, ORDERS $1,034,793 IN RESTITUTION AFTER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FRAUD INVESTIGATION ATLANTA, GA – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA),…
DPH recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Release: VALDOSTA – It is estimated that 279,100 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2020. It is also estimated that nearly 50,000 deaths from breast cancer will occur in 2020. In recognition of…
First COVID-19 Related Death Reported for Berrien County
Release: NASHVILLE - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has confirmed the first COVID-19 related death of a resident of Berrien County. The individual was a 75-year old male who was not…