South Health District
South Health District Accepting Bids for Trystar Docking Station
South Health District (On behalf of the Lanier County Board of Health) is accepting bids for the furnishing and installation of a new Trystar Docking Station at the following location: Lanier County Health Department 114 South Oak Street Lakeland, GA 31635 To learn more, visit https://southhealthdistrict.com/invitation-for-bids/
Read MoreAll South Health District Counties Awarded Car Seat Mini Grant
VALDOSTA – All 10 of South Health District’s health departments have been awarded the 2024 Car Seat Mini-Grant by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Injury Prevention Program. South Health District serves Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes Tift and Turner Counties. Through the Mini-Grant, South Health District and our local partners work together…
Read MoreSouth Health District Encourages Being “Healthy on Purpose”
VALDOSTA – At a time where individual well-being and collective health are top priority, it is more important than ever that everyone take on the challenge of leading a purposeful and healthy life. Being purposeful with your healthcare means something different to everyone and public health is here to help you figure out what it…
Read MoreSouth Health District recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
VALDOSTA – Breast cancer remains the second most common cancer among women in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each year in the United States, about 264,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and about 2,400 in men. About 42,000 women and 500 men in the U.S.…
Read MoreSouth Health District Recognizes National Immunization Awareness Month
VALDOSTA – Immunizations are our best tool to fight and eliminate vaccine preventable illnesses. Throughout the pandemic, many Americans fell behind on their routine vaccination schedules. Now, during National Immunization Awareness Month, is the perfect time to protect yourself and catch up. Vaccinations are extremely important as children begin school. Immunizations that children may need before…
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