Long County Health Department Hosts Heart Health Event Feb. 8
Show your heart some love this February and get your blood pressure and blood sugar levels checked. The Long County Health Department is hosting a heart health event on February 8 from 10 a.m. – 12...
View ArticleHeart Health Events Scheduled for Feb. 8 in Savannah & Ludowici
Show your heart some love this February with free blood pressure screenings, blood glucose tests and more during Heart Health Fairs being held in Savannah and Ludowici. The Long County Health...
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Effingham Co. Health Dept. Offers School Vaccine & Screening Clinics for...
The Effingham County Health Department is hosting two special events in March, offering screenings and vaccinations for children who will enter pre-K and Kindergarten in the fall. The “Pre-K and...
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Camden County Health Department Hosts Community Baby Shower March 9
New and expecting moms, dads, and caregivers are invited to a Community Baby Shower hosted by the Camden County Health Department on Saturday, March 9, 2024. The event will be held at the Camden...
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Chatham County Health Department Hosts Community Blood Drive Feb. 29
The Chatham County Health Department is teaming up with The Blood Connection to host a community blood drive on Thursday, February 29. The event is in response to a critical shortage of A- blood in...
View ArticlePlan Ahead for a Healthy Trip with Travel Vaccines from the Coastal Health...
If your summer travel plans include an international trip, now is the time to book an appointment for required immunizations and recommended prescriptions. The Coastal Health District has two travel...
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“The Bump and Beyond Maternal Health Fair” Set for March 9 in Savannah
The Georgia Department of Human Services is hosting a “Bump & Beyond Maternal Health Fair” on Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Savannah. The free event will be held at Savannah...
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Free STI Screening Events in April
Desplácese hacia abajo para obtener información en español. Health departments in the Coastal Health District will offer free, confidential STI screening events in April as part of STI Awareness...
View ArticleChatham Co. Health Department Hosts Meningococcal Vaccine Clinics for Rising...
The Chatham County Health Department is hosting two after-school meningitis vaccine clinics for rising high school juniors in April and May. All students in Georgia who are at least 16 years of age...
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Increase in Measles Cases and Outbreaks in the U.S. and Globally
From the Georgia Department of Public Health The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents to make sure their children are up to date with their measles vaccinations. Measles...
View ArticleFeral Cat Tests Positive for Rabies in Effingham County
The Effingham County Health Department is alerting residents that a feral cat has tested positive for rabies in Bloomingdale. This is an important reminder to avoid contact with wild animals and keep...
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DPH Confirms Third Measles Case in 2024
The following press release was issued by the Georgia Department of Public Health. ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated individual...
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Camden County Health Department Staff Break Ground on New Building
Under a bright sun on a freshly cleared plot of land in Kingsland, staff members from the Camden County Health Department dug shovels into the dirt during a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new health...
View ArticleSchool Vaccination Clinics for 2024
–> Haga clic aquí para obtener información en español Several counties in the Coastal Health District are offering special summer immunization and screening clinics to help families avoid the back...
View ArticleCoastal Health District Now Offering Vaccines at No Cost for Uninsured and...
There is good news for adults without insurance coverage for vaccinations – the health departments of the Coastal Health District are now offering adult vaccines at no cost for individuals without...
View ArticleChatham County Health Department Celebrates 50 Years of WIC!
The Chatham County Health Department invites the community to celebrate 50 years of the Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program (WIC) on Wednesday, May 22 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event...
View ArticleGeorgia WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program
The Georgia Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Farmers Market Nutrition Program is a federally-funded program that provides WIC recipients with fresh, locally grown, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, and...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Drive Through Testing Sites Closing
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is closing all remaining COVID-19 drive-through testing sites at the end of June 2024. The Coastal Health District is currently operating two...
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National HIV Testing Day Events Scheduled in Chatham & Glynn Counties June 27
The Coastal Health District HIV Prevention Program, in partnership with Walgreens, will hold free HIV testing events on Tuesday, June 27, to commemorate National HIV Testing Day (NHTD). This year’s...
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West Nile Virus Detected in Chatham County Mosquito Population
A mosquito sample collected by Chatham County Mosquito Control has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). Mosquito Control routinely collects and samples mosquitoes throughout Chatham County to...
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