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…
South Health District: Spread cheer, not flu
VALDOSTA - The Georgia DPH recognizes National Influenza Vaccination Week with a reminder to everyone on the importance of flu vaccines. Release: The holiday season is here. That means more time to spend with your…
Georgia experiencing widespread flu activity
ATLANTA - Georgians are being urged to protect themselves by getting a flu shot due to widespread activity of the virus in the state. Release: If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, do not…
Monkeypox tips on transmission prevention
ATLANTA - The Georgia DPH provides tips on how to prevent the transmission of Monkeypox as it closely monitors the outbreak in Georgia. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to closely monitor…
Georgia DPH receives doses of monkeypox vaccine
ATLANTA - The Georgia DPH announces that the state has begun receiving doses of the monkeypox vaccine for high risk infection. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has begun receiving limited doses of…
Warmer weather increases wild animal encounters
ATLANTA - Residents are being reminded to becareful when encountering wild animals during warmer weather due to rabies risk. Release: Warmer weather has arrived and with it comes an increased potential to encounter wild animals.…
Lowndes mosquitos test positive for EEE
VALDOSTA - Local residents are being reminded about mosquito-borne illnesses after EEE detection in Lowndes County. Release: Two mosquito pools in Lowndes County have tested positive for EEE and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s…
Baby formula shortage urges pediatrician guidance
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health is urging parents to seek guidance from pediatrician about baby formula shortage. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents unable to find baby…
Lowndes, Berrien, Cook show increase in COVID cases
The COVID-19 Summary for the current district totals released by the South Health District reports an increase in cases in Lowndes County. The South Health District released the COVID-19 Summary for March 3 - April…