Bacteria-Related Beach Water Advisory Issued for North Beach on Jekyll
The Glynn County Health Department has issued a swimming advisory for North Beach at Dexter Lane, which is from Tallu Fish Lane to Brice Lane on Jekyll Island. This advisory is based on results from...
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Beach Advisories Issued on St. Simons Island
Updated November 6, 2019: The Glynn County Health Department has lifted the bacteria-related beach water advisories for Jekyll Island at the South Dunes Picnic Area (Corsair Beach Park to South Water...
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World AIDS Day Observance Events Scheduled in Chatham County
The Coastal Health District HIV Prevention Program will hold several “community conversations” along with free and confidential HIV testing events in observance of World AIDS Day. Launched in 1988,...
View ArticleLong County Health Department Schedules Flu Clinic
The Long County Health Department will hold a walk-in flu vaccination clinic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 5. No appointment is necessary and flu shots will be given on a first come,...
View ArticleRaccoon in Georgetown Area Tests Positive for Rabies
A raccoon on Westminister Road in the Georgetown area of Chatham County has tested positive for rabies. A family dog had contact with the raccoon. The dog is up to date on rabies vaccinations and will...
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Beach Advisories Lifted for Tybee Island
Updated November 15, 2019: The Chatham County Health Department has lifted the bacteria-related beach water advisories for Tybee Island beaches. Advisories have been lifted for: Polk Street Beach (end...
View ArticleFree Mammograms 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 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m....
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County Health Departments Host No-Cost Flu Vaccine Clinic Dec. 12
Haven’t had your flu shot yet? Now you’ve got another good reason to get vaccinated: the Coastal Health District is hosting a one-day flu shot clinic on December 12th, offering vaccinations at no cost...
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Free Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinic in Ludowici January 15
This new year, make a resolution to protect your health by getting a flu shot. The Long County Health Department is hosting a drive-through flu vaccination clinic on January 15th from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m....
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Beach Advisories Issued in Chatham & Glynn Counties
The health departments in Chatham and Glynn Counties have issued water quality advisories for beach locations on Tybee, St. Simons, and Jekyll Islands. The advisory locations are: Tybee Island From...
View ArticleInvitation to Bid
The Chatham County Health Department Savannah is soliciting competitive sealed bids from firms that are interested in and capable of providing Housekeeping and Janitorial Services. Proposals are due...
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Beach Advisories Lifted in Chatham & Glynn Counties
Updated January 16, 2020: The beach water advisories in Chatham & Glynn Counties have been lifted. Recent water samples show that bacteria levels have dropped below EPA limits, and therefore the...
View ArticleFree HIV Testing Events in February
The Coastal Health District HIV Prevention Program will hold free HIV testing events at several locations throughout the month of February in observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day...
View ArticleGeorgia Counties Share Car Seat Mini Grant
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s (DPH), Injury Prevention Program, Child Occupant Safety Project, is pleased to announce the 2019 recipients of the Child Passenger Safety...
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Beach Advisory Issued for Tybee Strand Beach
The Chatham County Health Department has issued a water quality advisory for Tybee Strand Beach at the Pier, which stretches from 11th Street to 18th Street on Tybee Island. The advisory is only for...
View ArticleGet To Know Your Health Department: Community Event in Savannah Feb. 13
The Coastal Health District Chronic Disease Prevention Program is hosting a community event to give our neighbors an opportunity to learn about Heart Disease and Diabetes Prevention Programs, smoking...
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Beach Advisories Lifted for Glynn County Beaches
Updated February 12, 2020: Recent water samples show that bacteria levels have dropped below EPA limits, therefore the beach water advisories for Massengale Park Beach on St. Simons Island and...
View ArticleTravelers Returning to Georgia from China Self-Monitoring for Novel...
The following press release was issued by the Georgia Department of Public Health on February 11, 2020: Under the supervision of the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), about 200 individuals...
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Chatham County Health Department Opens Dental Clinic for Children
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held today for the Chatham County Health Department Dental Clinic for Children. In attendance were public health representatives, Chatham County Board of Health members,...
View ArticleFun, Free, HIV Education Event for Women Scheduled March 1
Every year in March we observe National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWAGHAAD) to raise awareness about the need for all women to be tested and treated for HIV. This year, the Coastal...
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