Ware County Health Department

Ware County Health Department Our mission is to promote and protect the health of people in Southeast Georgia by providing various

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All Southeast Health District Sites will be closed Friday, June 19, in recognition of Juneteenth. All sites will resume ...
06/17/2026

All Southeast Health District Sites will be closed Friday, June 19, in recognition of Juneteenth. All sites will resume normal business hours on Monday, June 22.

The Georgia WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is coming back to Ware County! Use your eWIC card to stretch you...
06/16/2026

The Georgia WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is coming back to Ware County! Use your eWIC card to stretch your dollars at a participating Farmers' Market. County of residence is not a factor in the eligibility to receive produce at the Farmers' Market.

Swing by the Ware County Health Department on Wednesday, June 17, and Thursday, June 18, between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM to receive fresh fruits and vegetables. Arrive early, as produce is limited.

The Ware County Health Department is located at 604 Riverside Avenue, Waycross, GA 31501. For more information about the Georgia WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program, visit https://dph.georgia.gov/farmers-market or call 1(855)473-4374

Don't get stuck in a pickle! Practicing safe s*x is an important part of responsible and healthy relationships. Have con...
06/15/2026

Don't get stuck in a pickle! Practicing safe s*x is an important part of responsible and healthy relationships. Have condoms delivered to your door at no cost by visiting www.sehdph.org/condoms.

*You must be 18+ to request mail-order condoms online.

While the summer season hasn't officially begun, the heat is certainly already here! We know many days of high temperatu...
06/10/2026

While the summer season hasn't officially begun, the heat is certainly already here! We know many days of high temperatures are ahead over the next few months, including this coming weekend.

Afternoon heat index values of 100-105° are possible beginning this Friday and going through Sunday, and we want to share a few reminders to keep you, your family, and those around you safe during times of higher temperatures and heat index values!

Here are 4 tips to help you keep your cool:
🥤💧Drink plenty of water.
🚴Limit outdoor activity during the daytime.
👕Wear loose, light-colored clothing.
🚗Never leave children or pets in the car for any length of time!

For additional tips on ways to beat the heat, view the image below and also visit https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat.

The Georgia WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is coming back to Coffee County! Use your eWIC card to stretch y...
06/09/2026

The Georgia WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is coming back to Coffee County! Use your eWIC card to stretch your dollars at a participating Farmers' Market. County of residence is not a factor in the eligibility to receive produce at the Farmers' Market.

Swing by the Coffee County Health Department on Wednesday, June 10, and Thursday, June 11, between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM to receive fresh fruits and vegetables. Arrive early, as produce is limited.

The Coffee County Health Department is located at 1111 West Baker Highway, Douglas, GA 31533. For more information about the Georgia WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program, visit https://dph.georgia.gov/farmers-market or call 1(855)473-4374.

The Georgia WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is coming back to Coffee County! Use your eWIC card to stretch y...
06/05/2026

The Georgia WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is coming back to Coffee County! Use your eWIC card to stretch your dollars at a participating Farmers' Market. County of residence is not a factor in the eligibility to receive produce at the Farmers' Market.

Swing by the Coffee County Health Department on Wednesday, June 10, and Thursday, June 11, between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM to receive fresh fruits and vegetables. Arrive early, as produce is limited.

The Coffee County Health Department is located at 1111 West Baker Highway, Douglas, GA 31533. For more information about the Georgia WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program, visit https://dph.georgia.gov/farmers-market or call 1(855)473-4374.

Does your community have an Emergency Operations Plan?The Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC) is delivering an...
06/01/2026

Does your community have an Emergency Operations Plan?

The Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC) is delivering an eight-hour, no-cost course
performance-level training PER-294: Testing an Emergency Operations Plan in a Rural EOC that
takes a proactive approach to testing rural communities’ Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) in
an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) environment. This DHS/FEMA-certified training will be
held June 3, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern) in Waycross, GA.

Register now: https://studentportal.ruraltraining.org/courses/display/521

For more information, visit https://studentportal.ruraltraining.org/ or call 877-855-RDPC (7372)

The Southeast Health District (d.b.a. Ware County Board of Health) is seeking a qualified vendor for the procurement of ...
05/28/2026

The Southeast Health District (d.b.a. Ware County Board of Health) is seeking a qualified vendor for the procurement of a mobile medical clinic unit. Vendors MUST have professional liability insurance and a business license for consideration.

The deadline to submit bids for this project has been extended until Monday, June 1, 2026. To receive a bid packet, please visit www.sehdph.org/bids.

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604 Riverside Avenue
Waycross, GA
31501

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18554734374

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