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 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 Community Health & Resource Day open to…
VALDOSTA - The first Community Health and Resource Day event on Nov. 5 will be open to all residents in Lowndes and surrounding counties. Release: South Health District is partnering with Pastor McCullough and the…
South Health District encouraging mammograms
VALDOSTA - The South Health District is recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month by reminding women to schedule a mammogram appointment now. Release: Nearly 10 million cancer screenings were missed in the United States due to…
Health Department hosts “Back to School Bash”
VALDOSTA - The South Health District is holding a "Back to School Bash" with goodie bags for children who receive their vaccinations. Release: Lowndes County Health Department encourages parents to beat the end of summer…
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…
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, 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…