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“Let’s Dance, Savannah!” Scheduled for February 6
The Coastal Health District, with support from Healthy Savannah, will host “Let’s Dance, Savannah!” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 6, at Savannah Mall’s Center Court. The day of free...
View ArticleZika Precautions Urged for Georgia Travelers: Urgent Zika Warning for...
From the Georgia Department of Public Health: ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) cautions travelers, especially women who are pregnant, headed to countries where Zika virus...
View ArticleBrunswick Woman Bitten by Cat with Rabies; Public Health Officials Remind...
A Glynn County woman was bitten by a cat that has tested positive for rabies. The incident happened at the woman’s home in the Highland Park area of Brunswick where she had been feeding the feral cat...
View ArticleFirst Travel-Related Zika Case Confirmed In Georgia
From the Georgia Department of Public Health: ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is confirming the first travel-related case of Zika virus in Georgia. Testing was done by the...
View ArticleGeorgia Department of Public Health’s Babies Can’t Wait Program Seeks Public...
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) program invites interested persons to participate in a 60-day public comment period for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY)...
View ArticleLong County Health Department Event: Free Tdap Vaccine/BP Checks
The Long County Health Department will offer free tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine for those 19 and older, without insurance, and free blood pressure checks and blood glucose screens...
View ArticleP.R.I.D.E. Driver Education Course Offered for Parents and Teens in Chatham...
The Coastal Health District Adolescent Health and Youth Development program is partnering with the Parker’s Emergency & Trauma Center at Memorial Health and the Georgia Traffic Injury Prevention...
View ArticleFree Testing Event Scheduled for National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
The Coastal Health District will observe National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day with “Test Together,” a free day of HIV testing that encourages women to come to the Chatham County Health...
View ArticleParents: Made a Date to Vaccinate Your Preteen
Let’s face it – nobody likes getting shots – but a shot lasts a second; diseases last much longer. In an effort to protect every adult and child, the Georgia Department of Public Health established...
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Breastfeeding Grant to Focus on African American and Underserved Populations
The Coastal Health District’s Breastfeeding Program has received a grant from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to initiate programs aimed at reducing disparities in...
View ArticleWorld TB Day 2016 Theme: “End TB”
Often when people hear the word “tuberculosis,” they think of a disease that caused harm decades ago. But tuberculosis, commonly referred to as TB, is still a very real problem in the United States and...
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National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Event Promotes Knowing HIV Status
The Coastal Health District is observing National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day with “Know Your Status” Skating Party. Young people ages 13-24 who get tested for HIV at either Chatham County Health...
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Effingham County Health Department Designates Special Area for Children in...
Effingham County Health Department employees recently opened an area in the health department waiting room that is specifically designed for children. “The Farmers Market” is geared toward promoting...
View ArticleFree “Growing Fit” Training Offered for Early Care Centers
Physical activity and nutrition are essential for children to develop healthy lifestyles that will help reduce the risk of chronic disease later in life. To that end, the Georgia Department of Public...
View ArticleRaccoon on Skidaway Island Tests Positive for Rabies
A raccoon at The Landings on Skidaway Island has tested positive for rabies after being killed by a family dog. The dog is up-to-date on rabies vaccinations and received a rabies booster as a...
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Residents Encouraged to Tip ‘n Toss to Prevent Mosquitoes
Public health officials in the Coastal Health District, which includes Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh counties, are urging residents to clean up around their...
View ArticleChatham Co. Health Dept. to Hold Free Vision, Hearing, Dental, & Nutrition...
The Chatham County Health Department located at 1395 Eisenhower Drive, will hold free eye, ear, dental, and nutrition screenings for Chatham County school students on three separate days this summer....
View ArticleFree Mammogram Screens in Chatham County
The Chatham County Health Department’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) is partnering with the St. Joseph’s/Candler Mobile Mammography Program to offer free mammograms from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....
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Glynn County Health Department to Host Back to School Round Up July 28
The Glynn County Health Department will hold a Back to School Round Up from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, to provide vaccinations for school-age children and make it convenient for parents to...
View ArticleResidents with Functional or Medical Needs Urged to Register with Local...
Hurricane season officially begins June 1 which means it’s time for residents along Georgia’s coast to prepare – especially those who may have functional or medical needs and no way to evacuate if a...
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