West Nile Virus Detected in Glynn County Mosquito Population
Mosquito pool samples collected in Glynn County have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). Vector Disease Control International (VDCI), the county’s Mosquito Control contractor collected the...
View ArticleBoil Water Advisory Has Been Lifted in Richmond Hill
The following information is from the City of Richmond Hill: The City of Richmond Hill has received confirmation from water testing that the public water supply is safe. Effective August 28, 2025 at...
View ArticleMcIntosh County Health Department and Talki Foundation Launch Diabetes...
The McIntosh County Health Department, in partnership with the Talki Foundation, is launching a Diabetes Support Group and Informational Meeting to provide education, resources, and a supportive...
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Flu Vaccine Now Available at Health Departments in Coastal Georgia
Your best protection against the flu is now available in the Coastal Health District. The health departments in Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh Counties are now...
View ArticleFree Mammograms October 29 at the Chatham County Health Department’s Midtown...
Are you due for a mammogram but concerned about the cost? The Chatham County Health Department is now scheduling appointments for a free mammogram event. The St. Joseph’s/Candler Mobile Mammography...
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Boil Water Advisory Issued for City of Darien
On September 10, 2025, the City of Darien reported it has temporarily cut water service due to a water main break and issued a boil water advisory. Once the break is repaired, customers should boil...
View ArticleMosquito-Borne Eastern Equine Encephalitis Detected in Chatham County
The Coastal Health District is alerting residents of Chatham and Bryan Counties to take precautions against mosquito bites after a chicken in the area tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis...
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Free Breast Cancer Screening Events Scheduled in October
Early detection saves lives, and no one should avoid or delay breast cancer screening because they don’t have health insurance. That’s why several health departments in the Coastal Health District are...
View ArticleCity of Savannah Lifts Boil Water Advisory for Remaining Effected Customers
The following information was released by the City of Savannah on Sunday, August 17th: The City of Savannah has fully lifted the boil water advisory first issued Friday evening. Tests confirmed Sunday...
View ArticleHealth Departments Begin Offering Updated COVID Vaccine
Public health departments in the Coastal Health District are now offering the updated COVID vaccine for the 2025-26 respiratory virus season. Supplies are limited in some locations as vaccine...
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