Our mission is to promote and protect the health of people in Southeast Georgia, wherever they live, work and play, uniting with individuals, families and communities to improve and enhance their quality of life.
Children’s Medical Services (CMS) is a public health program striving to provide a community-based comprehensive system of medical/health care for children birth to age 21 with chronic medical conditions.
Perinatal services are offered to pregnant females that supports, enhances, and coordinates the health and other services recommended for mothers and babies.
Perinatal services are offered to pregnant females that supports, enhances, and coordinates the health and other services recommended for mothers and babies.
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has been notified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that two individuals who disembarked the ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak are being transported to Emory University’s Serious Communicable Diseases Unit.
The Georgia Department of Public Health’s Southeast Health District is advising residents across Southeast Georgia to take precautions as smoke from multiple wildfires continues to impact air quality well beyond the immediate fire area.
This National Public Health Week, the Southeast Health District celebrates the dedicated public health professionals, community partners, and advocates whose work keeps families safe and communities strong.
The Health Check program ensures that children enrolled in Medicaid or PeachCare® for Kids receive regular well-child checkups. Check with your local Health Department for availability.
Know your status – do it for yourself and for your partner. Sexually transmitted infections (STI) testing is available at all health departments and wellness centers within the Southeast Health District.
Emergency Preparedness involves making sure you, your family and your community are prepared to deal with a disaster – whether it is natural or man-made, accidental or intentional. Preparation and response are critical.
