Irwin County Health Department

Irwin County Health Department We provide services through The Georgia Department of Public Health at Irwin County Health Department

Keep your kitchen safe while you prep your feast!🍗 Separate: Use different cutting boards for raw meat and ready-to-eat ...
11/25/2025

Keep your kitchen safe while you prep your feast!

🍗 Separate: Use different cutting boards for raw meat and ready-to-eat foods.
🥣 Stuffing: For best results, cook stuffing separately. If you stuff your turkey, do it just before cooking and make sure the center reaches 165°F before serving.

A few extra steps go a long way toward preventing foodborne illness!

Before you cook that bird, make sure you’re thawing and handling it safely!🧊 Thaw safely: Always thaw in the refrigerato...
11/24/2025

Before you cook that bird, make sure you’re thawing and handling it safely!

🧊 Thaw safely: Always thaw in the refrigerator or submerge in cold water (changing the water every 30 minutes). Never thaw on the counter. Bacteria grows fast at room temperature!
✋ Handle with care: Wash hands for 20 seconds with warm, soapy water before and after touching raw turkey, and clean all surfaces and utensils afterward.

A safe start means a delicious finish!

🦃 Thanksgiving is almost here! As you plan your holiday feast, make sure food safety is part of your menu. Whether your ...
11/23/2025

🦃 Thanksgiving is almost here! As you plan your holiday feast, make sure food safety is part of your menu. Whether your turkey is roasted, smoked, or deep-fried, safe preparation and handling will keep your celebration happy and healthy.

✅ Wash hands
✅ Prevent cross-contamination
✅ Cook to safe temperatures

Stay tuned this week for our Thanksgiving food safety tips to help keep your family healthy this holiday season.

Know your status this World AIDS Day! ❤️Join the Irwin County Health Department on December 1 for free, confidential HIV...
11/22/2025

Know your status this World AIDS Day! ❤️

Join the Irwin County Health Department on December 1 for free, confidential HIV testing. Testing is quick, easy, and helps keep our community healthy.

Take charge of your health. Stop by, bring a friend, and spread the word!

To learn more, call (229) 238-9540

This Diabetes Awareness Month, our Adolescent Health Program and the Lowndes County Commission on Children/Youth invite ...
11/22/2025

This Diabetes Awareness Month, our Adolescent Health Program and the Lowndes County Commission on Children/Youth invite you to join the Healthy Together Program!
Learn to eat better, move more, and take charge of your health with free classes, screenings, and healthy incentives.
Parents and youth (ages 12–16) participate together, because healthy habits start at home!
Join Today: https://southhealthdistrict.com/healthytogether/

PrEP protects against HIV but not other STIs like gonorrhea or chlamydia. Condoms are still important for full protectio...
11/21/2025

PrEP protects against HIV but not other STIs like gonorrhea or chlamydia. Condoms are still important for full protection.

Learn more at southhealthdistrict.com/PrEP

The federal government shutdown has officially ended, and WIC is now fully funded through September 2026! If you have qu...
11/19/2025

The federal government shutdown has officially ended, and WIC is now fully funded through September 2026! If you have questions or want to learn more about our local WIC program, visit our website: southhealthdistrict.com/wic

Taking PrEP, getting tested, and caring for your mental health are all acts of empowerment. You are in charge of your we...
11/19/2025

Taking PrEP, getting tested, and caring for your mental health are all acts of empowerment. You are in charge of your wellness.

Learn More At: southhealthdistrict.com/prep

ATTENTION: Phone lines at our District Office, Adult Health Promotion Clinic and Irwin County Health Department may expe...
11/19/2025

ATTENTION: Phone lines at our District Office, Adult Health Promotion Clinic and Irwin County Health Department may experience outages today as we transition to a new phone system. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Our awesome administrative support specialist Juliana Clark is pictured with the bulletin board she created to promote W...
11/17/2025

Our awesome administrative support specialist Juliana Clark is pictured with the bulletin board she created to promote World AIDS Day! 🌍❤️ Join us on December 1 for our World AIDS Day free HIV testing event. Protect your health, know your status, and help us spread awareness in our community!

Vaccines aren’t just for kids. Adults need protection too.You may need vaccines like Tdap, shingles, or pneumonia depend...
11/17/2025

Vaccines aren’t just for kids. Adults need protection too.

You may need vaccines like Tdap, shingles, or pneumonia depending on your age and health.

Have questions about what’s recommended for your age group? Call your local health department and our staff will be happy to help!

Your voice matters!South Health District is asking for the community’s input on awareness of our opioid prevention progr...
11/16/2025

Your voice matters!

South Health District is asking for the community’s input on awareness of our opioid prevention program as well as local healthcare transportation needs. Your feedback can help shape the future of our district.

Please take a few minutes to complete our survey—every response makes a difference: https://southhealthdistrict.com/opioid-awareness-survey/

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407 West Fourth Street
Ocilla, GA
31774

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12292389540

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