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Health Department Partners with CORE to Offer Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination...
If you live in Chatham County, free COVID-19 vaccine is coming to a location near you. The Chatham County Health Department is partnering with CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) to offer pop-up...
View ArticleBack-to-School Clinics Scheduled
The pandemic has resulted in delays in some children getting check-ups and immunizations. Health departments in the Coastal Health District will hold back-to-school clinics so students can get the...
View ArticleResidents Invited to Learn How to Make Healthy Changes to Prevent Type 2...
The Coastal Health District Chronic Disease Prevention Program will hold two kickoff meetings for residents interested in participating in a type 2 diabetes prevention program. The virtual meetings...
View ArticleWalk-ins Welcome at Upcoming Johnson and Johnson Clinics in Camden County
The St. Marys clinic of the Camden County Health Department is hosting two COVID-19 vaccination clinics offering the single-dose Janssen vaccine by Johnson & Johnson. Appointments are available at...
View ArticlePembroke Clinic of Bryan Co. Health Dept. to Close for Building Repairs
The Pembroke clinic of the Bryan County Health Department will be closed beginning Thursday, May 20th at 3:30 p.m. through Monday, May 24th at 9 a.m. During that time, electricity will not be...
View ArticleHealth Departments to Offer Pfizer Clinics for Teen Vaccinations
The Coastal Health District is now scheduling appointments for special Pfizer vaccine clinics at 7 county health department locations. Pfizer is the only COVID-19 vaccine currently authorized for...
View ArticleSwimmers/Fishers Advised of Oil Impacts on Jekyll & St. Simons Islands
GLYNN COUNTY, GA –The Coastal Health District is alerting swimmers and recreational fishers to the presence of oil on the beaches and water around Jekyll Island and St. Simons Island. As the cutting...
View ArticleCivic Center COVID-19 Testing Site Closed June 11 & 22
On Friday, June 11th and Tuesday, June 22nd, the public health COVID-19 testing site at the Savannah Civic Center will be closed due to other events scheduled to take place at that location. For more...
View ArticleNational HIV Testing Day Events Scheduled
The Coastal Health District HIV Prevention Program will hold several free HIV testing events (no appointment necessary) around the Coastal Health District throughout the month of June to bring...
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Beach Water Advisory Lifted on St. Simons Island
Updated June 16, 2021 The Glynn County Health Department has lifted the advisory for South Beach at the Lighthouse on St. Simons Island. The advisory was issued on June 15, 2021 after routine water...
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Beach Water Advisory Issued on Jekyll Island
The Glynn County Health Department has issued a beach water advisory for North Beach at Dexter Lane, which is from Tallu Fish Lane to Brice Lane on Jekyll Island. The Department of Natural Resources –...
View ArticleApply Now for the Coastal Health District Hurricane Registry
Every coastal resident should plan ahead for a possible hurricane evacuation, but this planning is critical for individuals with physical or medical challenges. If you or a loved one has medical...
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Public Advised of Possible Oil Impacts on Jekyll & St. Simons Islands
Swimmers and fishers should remain alert for possible oil impacts in the water and shoreline around Jekyll and St. Simons Islands. Oil was released into the water Thursday during cutting and removal...
View ArticleFirst Lady Jill Biden to Visit Vaccination Clinic in Chatham County
On Thursday, July 8th, First Lady Jill Biden will tour a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Savannah to show her support for local efforts and encourage community residents to get vaccinated. The mobile...
View ArticlePublic Urged to Get Vaccinated as COVID-19 Rates Rise in Camden County
COVID-19 transmission and hospitalization rates have risen sharply in Camden County, and vaccination rates remain low. The Camden County Health Department and Southeast Georgia Health System are...
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Beach Water Advisories Lifted in Chatham, Glynn Counties
Updated July 22, 2021 The Chatham and Glynn County Health Departments have lifted the beach water advisories on Tybee, St. Simons, and Jekyll Island. The advisories were issued on July 20, 2021 after...
View ArticleFree COVID-19 Testing on Tuesdays & Thursdays in St. Marys Beginning Aug. 3
Beginning August 3rd, free COVID-19 testing will be available by appointment each Tuesday and Thursday morning at the Camden County Health Department in St. Marys. You must have an appointment for...
View ArticleBeach Water Advisory Lifted for Capt. Wylly Rd. Crossover Beach on Jekyll Island
Update: July 28, 2021 The Glynn County Health Department has lifted the beach water advisory for Captain Wylly Road Crossover Beach, which is from Brice Lane to the beach pavilion on Jekyll Island....
View ArticleCOVID-19 Vaccination Service Relocating from Civic Center to Fire Station in...
Today, July 29, 2021, is the final day COVID-19 vaccinations will be available at the Savannah Civic Center through the Coastal Health District’s mobile vaccination program. Beginning next Thursday,...
View ArticleVaccination More Urgent Than Ever; COVID-19 Cases Increase and Delta Variant...
If you were waiting for the right time to get vaccinated, that time is now! TheGeorgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to get vaccinated as thenumber of new COVID-19 cases...
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