South Health District hosts 2024 Safe Sleep Saves…

VALDOSTA - The Baby LUV/PAT Health State Program recently hosted the 2024 Safe Sleep Saves Lives Dinner to highlight infant mortality. Release: To highlight the importance of addressing the issue of infant mortality and infant…

Georgia DPH District Health Director retiring

Photo: Current District Health Director Dr. William Grow (center) was presented with a plaque thanking him for his service. He is pictured with Deputy District Health Dwain Butler (left) and incoming District Health Director Dr.…

GaDPH WIC to host farmer’s markets across district

VALDOSTA - The Lowndes County Health Department's WIC program will host the annual farmer's markets across the district this summer. Release: Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh and local produce. The Georgia Department…

DPH hosted a free hearing test event

VALDOSTA - The Georgia DPH's South Health District in partnership with Georgia Mobile Audiology and VSU hosted a free hearing test event. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District in conjunction with…

GaDPH offers Breast Feeding Matters Series

VALDOSTA - The Georgia DPH's South Health District will be hosting a Breast Feeding Matter Series as part of the Baby LUV program. New mothers face many challenges as they learn to care for a…

Georgians encouraged to fuel the future with healthy…

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health recognizes National Nutrition Month with "Fuel for the Future" with healthy foods. Release: Whether it’s fueling your body with nutritious and delicious meals or ensuring that the…