Health Promotion

The Southeast Health District (SEHD) Office of Health Promotion provides population based health information, education and interventions through the Chronic Disease Prevention Initiative (CDPI) in communities, schools, and work sites. The SEHD Office of Health Promotion, in collaboration with public and private partners, works to implement policies and environmental changes in support of healthy lifestyles and chronic disease prevention for all residents. CDPI provides assistance in setting up wellness programs and speaking engagements, conducting community assessments, and applying for and managing grants to support chronic disease prevention. Services are available to interested community groups and agencies within the 16-county Southeast Health District.

For more information contact:

Southeast Health District
1115-A Church Street
Waycross, GA, 31501
Telephone: (912) 287-5883
Fax: (912) 287-4070

 

Healthy Living

The Chronic Disease Prevention Program is designed to help people in Georgia live healthier lifestyles through increased physical activity, healthy eating and addressing risk factors that can lead to chronic diseases. We seek to encourage all Georgians to consume a variety of healthy foods and be physically active to elicit lifelong healthy habits.

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Opioid Overdose Prevention Program

Opioid abuse has become an epidemic in the state of Georgia and across the nation. If you or someone you know is experiencing an overdose, call 9-1-1 immediately! Georgia’s 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law protects you when you call for help at an alcohol or drug overdose scene.

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Tobacco and Vaping

 There has been an alarming increase in the use of tobacco products, e-cigarettes and flavored delivery systems among youth and young adults in our community. Almost 1 of every 5 high school students in Georgia are current tobacco users of cigarettes, hookah, cigars, smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarettes (Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2019).

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