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…
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…
DPH recognizes January as Cervical Health Awarness Month
ATLANTA - The Georgia DPH's South Health District is raising awareness by recognizing January as Cervical Health Awareness Month nationwide. Release: Cervical Health Awareness Month is recognized nationwide in January. The Georgia Department of Public…
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…
Lowndes County Heald Department to host Monkeypox vaccine…
VALDOSTA - Two vaccination events for Monkeypox will be hosted by the Lowndes County Health Department for people who qualify. Release: Lowndes County Health Department will host two Monkeypox vaccine events in the coming weeks.…
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)…