February Is American Heart Month

VALDOSTA - February is American Heart Month, and the Georgia DPH’s South Health District is reminding residents to protect their heart health. Release: VALDOSTA - February is American Heart Month, and the Georgia Department of…

First Commerce, SGMC raise thousands with #FlamingoChallenge

TALLAHASSEE - First Commerce Credit Union, in partnership with the SGMC Health Foundation, raised $20,876 through the 2025 #FlamingoChallenge. Tallahassee, Fla., Jan. 20, 2026 — First Commerce Credit Union, in partnership with the SGMC Health Foundation,…

U.S. Department of Health awards $22 million to…

Release: Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded $22,296,452 in American Rescue Plan funding to 33 health centers in Georgia to expand their primary…

Valdosta Fire Dept. offers tips on dealing with…

Metro 17 Valdosta has shared a heat warning PSA video featuring Lt. Dereck Willis of the Valdosta Fire Department providing health and safety tips. See the video below, or visit: https://youtu.be/q-Fk6RKUTug

DPH encouraging vaccinations as COVID cases spike

Release: VALDOSTA - With COVID cases on the rise across our region, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District wants to encourage all eligible individuals who have not been vaccinated to do so. Within…

Lowndes hosts Mental Health First Aid Trainings

Release: Legacy Behavioral Health Services and the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners have partnered to host several Mental Health First Aid Trainings (MHFA) for our community members. The MHFA training is designed for participants who work…

Georgia provided $889K by HHS for COVID-19 response

Press Release: Biden-Harris Administration Provides Georgia $889,375 to Support COVID-19 Response Efforts in Underserved Communities As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, recently the U.S. Department of Health…

Lowndes Health Department hosting Back-To-School Bash

Don’t Wait to Schedule Immunization Appointments VALDOSTA - Lowndes County Health Department encourages parents to not wait until the last minute to get their child’s back to school vaccinations. To make the process easier for parents,…