Southwest Georgia Public Health District

12/31/2025

The Southwest Health District Team wishes you a Happy New Year!
All county health departments, clinics, environmental health offices, programs, and administrative offices will be closed Thursday, January 1. Normal hours will resume Friday, January 2. https://swhealthdistrict.org/

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from the Southwest Health District Team! Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season.
All county health departments, clinics, environmental health offices, programs, and administrative offices will be closed December 25 & 26. Some locations will close early on December 24. Please call ahead before visiting. Normal hours will resume Monday December 29.
Locations and phone numbers:
▶ https://swhealthdistrict.org/

12/18/2025

A reminder to always practice fire safety. Check out these tips from GEMA:

12/16/2025

12/14/2025

Southwest Health District is Hiring
Come work with us ▶ https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/georgiadph :Filter for District 8-2 to view jobs in Southwest Georgia

12/12/2025

Find out if PrEP is right for you!
▶️ https://swhealthdistrict.org/prep/
How can I get PrEP?
Call the location nearest you to get started today:
Dougherty County Health Department (229) 638-6424
Grady County Health Department (229) 377-2992
Mitchell County Health Department (229) 355-3081
Terrell County Health Department (229) 352-4277
Thomas County Health Department (229) 226-4241

12/08/2025

Don't let respiratory virus season get you down. Stay ahead of the curve! Call your local health department this week to schedule a FLU, COVID, or RSV shot.
▶ https://swhealthdistrict.org/find-your-county/

12/02/2025

It's National Influenza Vaccination Week. Getting a vaccine now can still protect you from the flu. Keep in mind that flu season can last as late as May or June. Learn how the vaccine protects you, then visit your local health department to get a shot.

https://swhealthdistrict.org/immunizations/

12/01/2025

Southwest Health District is working to ensure that everyone has access to HIV prevention, treatment, and care. Get tested, know your status, get the care, treatment, and prevention you deserve by visiting your local health department.

https://swhealthdistrict.org/infectious-disease-2/

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the Southwest Health District Team!
We'll be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27-28.
Normal business hours resume Monday, December 1.
Have a happy, safe, and healthy holiday! 🦃

11/24/2025

Your Safe Thanksgiving Guide -

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/poultry/your-safe-thanksgiving-guide

11/24/2025

Plan to get your vaccines before the holidays by calling your local health department.
Find the phone number ➡
https://swhealthdistrict.org/find-your-county/