DPH encourages heart health during February

VALDOSTA - Georgia Department of Public Health is encouraging residents to take steps to reduce the risk for heart disease. Release: February is Heart Month and public health wants to remind everyone to take care…

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…

VSU students assist in mosquito research

Photo: Yasmin Guzman of Bainbridge, Georgia, left, joined the Mosquito Surveillance Program team as a mosquito identification technician in August 2019 and currently serves as director of operations in the on-campus lab. She plans to…

Lowndes receives limited supply of Monkeypox Vaccine

LOWNDES CO. - The Lowndes County Health Department has received a limited supply of Monkeypox Vaccine that will be available by appointment. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District has received a…

COVID cases on the rise across South Georgia

VALDOSTA - As cases of COVID are on the rise across the South Health District the public is being reminded to remain attentive. Release: COVID cases are rising across the Georgia Department of Public Health’s…

South Health District offering OTC COVID tests

VALDOSTA - At-home COVID-19 test kits is now offered over-the-counter by the Georgia Department of Public Health's South Health District. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is now offering over-the-counter (OTC)…