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Southwest Health District Announces Closure Ahead of Hurricane Helene
DOWNLOAD HERE Albany, GA— Due to the projected impacts in our area from Hurricane Helene, all Southwest Health District facilities will be closed on Thursday, September 26, and Friday, September 27, 2024. Our offices plan to reopen on Monday, September 30, 2024, at their regular scheduled hours. We apologize for any inconvenience this delay may…
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Southwest Health District Provides Insight into Restaurant Inspections in Georgia
DOWNLOAD HERE August 15, 2024 Albany, GA — The Southwest Health District is committed to ensuring the health and safety of the community by conducting thorough inspections of restaurants and food service establishments. These inspections are crucial in maintaining public health standards and preventing foodborne illnesses. This press release aims to educate the public about…
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Southwest Health District Announces Additional Closures Ahead of Debby
Download Here P August 4, 2024 Southwest Health District Announces Additional Closures Ahead of Debby Albany, GA— The Southwest Health District announces additional closures to include all facilities in Baker, Colquitt, Decatur, Dougherty, Grady, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Thomas, and Worth Counites, on Monday, August 5, 2024, due to the potential for severe weather. Our…
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Southwest Health District Announces Closures Ahead of Debby
Download Here August 4, 2024 Albany, GA— The Southwest Health District facilities in Decatur, Grady, Thomas, Colquitt, and Mitchell Counties will be closed on Monday, August 5, 2024, due to the potential for severe weather. Offices are scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at their regularly scheduled hours. We are closely monitoring the…
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Back-to-School Immunizations are Available at all 14-County Health Departments in the Southwest Health District
download here Albany, GA — The Southwest Health District wants to remind the community that back-to-school immunizations are available at all 14 health departments within the district during normal business hours. Appointments can be made by contacting your local health department. Walk-ins will be accommodated but may experience a wait. Additional details regarding special immunization…
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COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing Site Closing
Press Release June 25, 2024 Albany, GA— The Southwest Health District announces that the last day for drive-thru COVID-19 testing at the Dougherty County Health Department will be Friday, June 28, 2024. We encourage community members to use our convenient testing kiosks, available at both the Dougherty County Health Department (1710 S. Slappey Blvd., Albany,…
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Southwest Health District Teams Up with KFF’s Greater Than HIV and Walgreens to Bring FREE HIV Testing in Record Number of Stores on National HIV Testing Day, Thursday, June 27
download here June 18, 2024 Southwest Teams Up with KFF’s Greater Than HIV and Walgreens to Bring FREE HIV Testing in Record Number of Stores on National HIV Testing Day, Thursday, June 27 WHAT: On June 27, National HIV Testing Day, the Southwest Health District will be at a participating Walgreens location(s) to provide FREE…
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Car Seat Mini-Grant Program Available Through Dougherty County Health Department
DOWNLOAD HERE May 20, 2024 Albany, GA – Families in Dougherty County have access to the Car Seat Mini-Grant program, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Southwest Health District and its partners. The program, funded by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Injury Prevention Program, aims to provide car seats and education to financially…
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Southwest Health District Delays Opening on April 11, 2024, Due to Severe Weather
DOWNLOAD HERE Albany, GA— The Southwest Health District announces a delayed opening for all its locations on April 11, 2024, due to severe weather conditions in the area. To ensure the safety of our staff and patients, all Southwest Health District facilities will open at 10:00 AM local time. This decision has been made in…
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Southwest Health District Expands Access to 24/7 COVID-19 and Flu Testing with Additional TestAndGo Kiosks in the District
April 1, 2024 Download Here Albany, GA— The Southwest Health District continues to prioritize community health and accessibility by expanding access to COVID-19 and Flu testing through the introduction of a second TestAndGo Kiosk. In addition to the existing kiosk at the Dougherty County Health Department in Albany, a new kiosk is now available at…
