Health Departments Launch Walk-tober Fest
In an effort to encourage community members to get moving this fall, the Coastal Health District’s Chronic Disease Prevention Team is launching Walk-tober Fest. Walk-tober Fest gives community members...
View ArticleHealth Departments Offer Breast Cancer Screening Events in October
Health departments in the Coastal Health District (CHD) are offering breast cancer screening events in October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Regular screening can detect breast...
View ArticleLiberty County Health Department Issues Rabies Alert
Avoid contact with unfamiliar animals, report all animal bites, and keep your pets up to date on rabies vaccination – that’s the message from the Liberty County Health Department’s environmental...
View ArticleBat Tests Positive for Rabies in Southwestern Chatham County
A bat in southwestern Chatham County has tested positive for rabies. The Chatham County Health Department’s Environmental Health office is reminding the community to avoid contact with unknown animals...
View ArticleHealth Departments Offer Flu Vaccine Ahead of Peak Flu Season
An annual flu shot is the best way to prevent serious flu-related illness and is now available at health departments across coastal Georgia. September and October are ideal months for vaccination so...
View ArticleDPH Confirms Additional Measles Cases in Georgia
The following press release was issued by the Georgia Department of Public Health on September 4, 2026: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed three additional measles cases...
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Free HIV Testing Event July 21 in Savannah for Zero HIV Stigma Day
The Coastal Health District prevention team is hosting a free HIV testing event as part of Zero HIV Stigma Day. Free rapid HIV testing will be available Tuesday, July 21st from 10 am – 4 pm at the...
View ArticleCat Tests Positive for Rabies in Chatham County
CHATHAM COUNTY, GA – The Chatham County Health Department’s Environmental Health office is alerting the community that a cat has tested positive for rabies. This is an important reminder to avoid...
View ArticleDPH Confirms Four Additional Measles Cases in Georgia
The following press release was issued by the Georgia Department of Public Health on August 28, 2026: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed four additional cases of measles....
View ArticleDPH Confirms Measles Case in Georgia – MMR Vaccine is Safe and Effective in...
The following press release was issued by the Georgia Department of Public Health on August 18, 2026: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated resident of...
View ArticleHuman Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Coastal Health District
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus in the Coastal Health District in 2026. The individual is an adult resident of Chatham County. This...
View Article“Know Your Status” During August HIV Awareness Events
Knowing your HIV status is one of the most important ways you can protect your health and the health of the community. That’s why the Coastal Health District prevention team is offering two free...
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West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in Coastal Georgia
When you head outside, don’t forget the bug spray – that’s the message from the Coastal Health District after three mosquito samples in Chatham County tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV)....
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Schedule Now for Free Mammograms at Chatham County Health Department August 24
Eligible women can receive no-cost mammograms next month when the St. Joseph’s/Candler mobile mammography unit visits the Chatham County Health Department. The mobile screening event will happen...
View ArticleBat Tests Positive for Rabies in Bloomingdale Area
The Chatham County Health Department’s Environmental Health office is alerting the community that a bat has tested positive for rabies. This is an important reminder to avoid contact with unknown...
View ArticleProtect Yourself and Your Family From Cyclosporiasis
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to take extra precautions when purchasing, preparing, and consuming fresh fruits and vegetables to help prevent cyclosporiasis, a...
View ArticleCelebration of World Breastfeeding Week Set for August 1 in Savannah
The Coastal Health District and Healthy Savannah invite breastfeeding moms and their supporters to a celebration of World Breastfeeding Week on August 1 in Savannah. The event will be held at the...
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Free HIV Testing Event July 21 in Savannah for Zero HIV Stigma Day
The Coastal Health District prevention team is hosting a free HIV testing event as part of Zero HIV Stigma Day. Free rapid HIV testing will be available Tuesday, July 21st from 10 am – 4 pm at the...
View ArticleRaccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Chatham County
The Chatham County Health Department’s Environmental Health office is alerting the community that a raccoon has tested positive for rabies. A resident called Chatham County Animal Services on July 2nd...
View ArticleRabies Alerts Issued in Chatham, Liberty Counties
The Chatham and Liberty County Health Departments are both issuing rabies alerts after two wild animals tested positive for rabies. In Chatham County, a dog discovered a bat inside a residence in the...
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