THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
Georgia DPH celebrates National Infant Immunization Week
VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health celebrates National Infant Immunization Awareness during week-long event. Release: Families are at the heart of our communities, and their health is our priority. That's why the Georgia…
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…
Tift, Turner County Health Departments offering COVID, flu…
TIFT, CO. - The South Health District now offering COVID and influenza PCR testing kiosks available at the Tift and Turner County Health Departments. Release: South Health District is now offering COVID and influenza PCR…
South Health District recognizes National Immunization Awareness Month
VALDOSTA - South Health District recognizes National Immunization Awareness Month to educate the importance of vaccines for all ages. Release: Immunizations are our best tool to fight and eliminate vaccine preventable illnesses. Throughout the pandemic,…
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…