Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Ellabell
A raccoon in Ellabell in north Bryan County has tested positive for rabies. The Bryan County Health Department’s environmental health office reminds all residents to avoid contact with wild animals...
View ArticleThe Coastal Health District Launches Diabetes Support Group in Effingham County
The Coastal Health District, in partnership with the Effingham YMCA, is launching a Diabetes Support Group designed to provide education, resources, and a supportive community for adults aged 18 and...
View ArticleRaccoon on Jekyll Island Tests Positive for Rabies
The Glynn County Health Department is alerting residents and visitors that a raccoon on Jekyll Island has tested positive for rabies. A family visiting Jekyll Island encountered a sick raccoon on...
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Winter Weather Update and Safety Tips
The Coastal Health District is preparing for a period of unseasonably cold weather, with temperatures expected to drop below freezing through early next week. The coldest conditions are expected...
View ArticleKnow Your Numbers: Health Departments Host Heart Health Events in February
Show your heart some love this month and get free blood pressure and blood glucose screenings during events at your local health department. The Chatham County Health Department is hosting its 3rd...
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☘️ Food Vendors – Important St. Patrick’s Day Notice ☘️
Vendors planning to sell food within the festival zone on private property must submit a Temporary Food Service Application by February 27, 2026. Submit Temporary Food Service Applications to:Chatham...
View ArticleBat Tests Positive for Rabies in Savannah
A dead bat discovered on the porch of a Savannah home has tested positive for rabies. The bat was found on February 3 at a residence in the Magnolia Park area. A resident of the home reported the bat...
View ArticleCoastal Health District Issues Warning After Report of Fake Health Inspector...
The Coastal Health District is warning individuals and businesses after receiving a report that an unknown person falsely claimed to be a health inspector and threatened to close a Glynn County...
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Mobile Mammography Unit Available at Chatham County Health Department March 31
Eligible women can receive no-cost mammograms next month when the St. Joseph’s/Candler mobile mammography unit visits the Chatham County Health Department. Event Details: Tuesday, March 31 8 a.m. – 3...
View ArticleDPH Confirms Measles Case in Bryan County Resident
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated Bryan County resident. There is no history of international travel, but the individual recently traveled out of...
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