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…
Georgians reminding to think food safety this Thanksgiving
VALDOSTA - The Georgia DPH's South Health District is reminding Valdosta residents to prioritize food safety this Thanksgiving holiday. Release: With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the Georgia Department of Public Health's South Health District…
Georgia DPH recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
VALDOSTA - South Health District recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month by emphasizing early detection as prevention. Release: October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is emphasizing…
GDPH urges Georgians to get Flu vaccination
VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health is urging all residents to get vaccinated for the Flu at South Health District. Release: As flu season begins, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health…
DPH notified of EEE detection across South Georgia
VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health has been notified of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Lowndes, Irwin, and Berrien Counties. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District has received three positive…
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,…