Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber congratulates Lowndes County Health Department as this week’s Leading Business of the Week.  One of ten county health departments in the South Health District, the Lowndes County Health Department’s mission is to promote and protect the health and well-being of anyone who lives, works, or plays in Lowndes County.
 
Promoting good public health affects many aspects of community life, from the prevention of epidemics and the spread of disease, to the protecting against environmental hazards. Along with encouraging healthy behaviors, the Health Department responds to natural disasters and assists communities in recovery while assuring the quality and accessibility of health related services.
 
Public Health professionals monitor the vital signs of a community as a whole rather than focusing on the health of individuals, enabling healthy people to live in healthy communities.
 
Individual services, such as well check-ups and immunizations are available to the general public for a minimal fee at several locations in Lowndes County. For the location nearest you call 866-801-5360 or visit their website athttp://southhealthdistrict.com/county-health-departments/lowndes-county-health-department/