National Diabetes Month

Did you know that adults with diabetes are nearly twice as likely to die from heart disease or stroke as people without diabetes? This is because over time, high blood glucose from diabetes can damage your blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart. Click here to learn more information.

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.

News

Public Health Officials Urge Mosquito Prevention Tips

The Georgia Department of Public Health has determined there have been three human West Nile virus (WNV) cases in the state. Local Public Health officials are urging residents to reduce mosquito populations around their home. Doing so will protect against mosquito bites and the possible spread of mosquito-borne illnesses, such as WNV and Eastern Equine… Read more »

Microblading Law Reminder

Environmental Health staff within the Southeast Health District would like to remind microblading artists as of July 1, 2018, they are required to apply for a permit at their local health department. Governor Deal signed a bill permitting microblading, a temporary cosmetic tattooing of the eyebrow, as a legal form of tattooing in Georgia. County… Read more »