Southeast Health District

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.

  • Babies Can’t Wait

    Babies Can’t Wait

    Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) is a statewide service delivery system for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families.

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  • Emergency Preparedness

    Emergency Preparedness

    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.

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  • Infectious Disease

    Infectious Disease

    The Office of Infectious Disease monitors and responds
    to incidents of HIV, STDs, influenza, tuberculosis, etc.

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  • Health Check Services

    Health Check Services

    For availability, check with your local health department.

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  • Vital Records

    Vital Records

    Certified birth certificates and death certificates are available in three county health departments within the Southeast Health District; Bulloch County, Coffee County and Ware County.

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  • Emergency Preparedness

    Emergency Preparedness

    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.

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  • Children First Services

    Children First Services

    Children 1st is the single point of entry to a statewide collaborative system of public health and other prevention based programs and services.

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  • Children’s Medical Services

    Children’s Medical Services

    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.

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  • Children’s Medical Services

    Children’s Medical Services

    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.

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  • Early Hearing Detection & Intervention

    Early Hearing Detection & Intervention

    Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) ensures babies are screened for hearing loss in a timely manner.

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News & Events

Southeast Health District

Increase in Measles Cases and Outbreaks in the U.S. and Globally

Mar 26, 2024

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents to make sure their children are up to date with their measles vaccinations. Measles vaccination is important for all children to prevent measles infection and reduce the risk of community transmission, but it is especially important for families with children planning to travel outside of… Read more »


Southeast Health District

County Health Departments Closed for Staff Meetings

Jan 29, 2024

Several health departments will be closed for staff meetings in the next few months.


Southeast Health District

DPH Investigating Possible Lead Poisoning from Cinnamon Applesauce Pouch Products

Nov 16, 2023

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is investigating several potential cases of high blood lead levels in children around the state who may have eaten recalled cinnamon applesauce pouch products.


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Checkups for Kids

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

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.

Prepare Now

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.


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