The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents to make sure their children are up to date with their measles vaccinations.

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

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

View County Health Departments Closed for Staff Meetings

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.

View DPH Investigating Possible Lead Poisoning from Cinnamon Applesauce Pouch Products

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

View County Health Department Closures for Staff Training

Every year, flu puts hundreds of thousands of people in the hospital. The best way to prevent flu is to get vaccinated.

View Flu Shots are Available at all Southeast Health District Health Departments!

After discussions with the Coffee County EMA Director, Coffee County will NOT be opening an American Red Cross shelter at this time. If this changes, we will share this information on our Southeast Health District social media pages. Please continue to monitor our accounts for up-to-date information related to weather in our district, and visit… Read more »

View Hurricane Idalia Preparations – 8:30 PM Update

Keeping your child up-to-date with vaccinations not only protects them from dangerous diseases but also helps keep their classmates and their community healthy.

View Beat the Back-To-School Rush for Immunizations!

Georgia WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program is returning this summer! The Georgia WIC program will be hosting three farmers markets over the coming weeks. Any Georgia WIC participant can visit a Georgia Farmers Market for fresh fruits and vegetables at no cost. County of residence is not a factor in eligibility to receive these foods.… Read more »

View Georgia WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program is Returning This Summer!

Effective June 1, 2023, all Georgia WIC temporarily approved nonstandard container sizes of contract formulas and Enfamil NeuroPro product line are discontinued. Please see the new reference guide for approved milk-based or soy infant formula powder below. Additional information can be found by visiting the Georgia WIC web page or by contacting your local WIC clinic. Any… Read more »

View WIC Discontinuing Nonstandard Size, NeuroPro Formula Approval

If you’re one of the nearly 2.7 million Georgians who have Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids, be sure to update your contact information to stay in charge of your healthcare coverage! The State of Georgia will check all Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids members’ cases to see if they are eligible for continued coverage. Every… Read more »

View Medicaid Redetermination is Here!