About Us:

The Partnership had its beginnings in October 1996 when a small group of local business and health care leaders met with the Director of the Community Decision Making Program for the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) to discuss organizing a local partnership that would address the changing health care needs of Lowndes County. As a result, this group developed into a non-profit corporation called the Lowndes County Partnership for Health which includes a 25 member Board of Directors, four full time staff members, two part time staff members and over 200 volunteers.

Since its inception the Partnership has raised over $5.5 million through federal, state and local contributions to improve the health of Lowndes County citizens and the surrounding area.

The Partnership for Health operates five programs: the Partnership Health Center, a free primary care clinic for the working uninsured residents of Lowndes County; the Partnership Cancer Fund, which raises funds for local cancer patients; the Partnership for Healthy Living, which conducts physical activity and nutrition programs; Pharmacy Assistance Program; and a wellness and disease management program for self insured employers.

Program Partners include: South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta State University, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, Moody Air Force Base, the City of Valdosta, Lowndes County Commissioners, Lowndes County School System, City of Valdosta School System, Public Health, Azalea Health Innovations, Georgia Charitable Care Network, the Healthcare Georgia Foundation, local healthcare providers, local industry, various local agencies, and individuals.