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…
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…
“Celebrate a World of Flavors” during Nutrition Month
March is Nutrition Month and the DPH's South Health District is celebrating by encouraging everyone to try foods from around the world. Release: Eating healthy doesn’t need to be boring. Trying foods from a variety…
South District: Get heart healthy during Heart Month
February is Heart Month and the Georgia Department of Public Health's South District reminds everyone to protect their hearts. Release: Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the nation’s leading killer of both men and women across all…