Raccoon on Skidaway Island Tests Positive for Rabies
A raccoon in Clairborn Retreat on Skidaway Island has tested positive for rabies. A family dog was found interacting with the raccoon in the family’s back yard. The dog is up to date on his rabies...
View ArticleIt’s Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot
The holidays mean family gatherings and parties where people will be in close proximity of each other. Don’t let the flu bring you down. Getting vaccinated is the best protection against the flu and...
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Free Mammograms Jan. 14 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 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on...
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Glynn Co. Health Dept. Blood Drive Jan. 8
The Glynn County Health Department will hold a blood drive from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8. Donating blood takes less than an hour and each blood donation has the potential to save up to...
View ArticleRaccoon on Wilmington Island Tests Positive for Rabies
A raccoon in the Druid Circle area of Wilmington Island has tested positive for rabies. A family dog that came into contact with the raccoon is up to date on his rabies vaccination and has received a...
View ArticleDowntown Port Wentworth Under Boil Water Advisory
January 16, 2019 Precautionary Boil Water Notice TO: RESIDENTS OF PORT WENTWORTH, GA LIVING IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA, BOUNDED BY EAST OF AUGUSTA RD. (HIGHWAY 21); AND SOUTH OF JIMMY DELOACH. A TEMPORARY...
View ArticlePotential Hepatitis A Exposure from Restaurant Worker
A case of hepatitis A has been diagnosed in a food handler at Gryphon Tea Room located in downtown Savannah. An investigation found that this employee worked while ill Jan. 2, 5, 8, 10 and 12. It is...
View ArticleFree Screening of Acclaimed Film, “25 to Life,” in Savannah & Brunswick
The Coastal Health District Prevention Program, the Savannah and Brunswick Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, and Savannah State University Student Development will host a free screening of the...
View ArticleCounty Health Departments Awarded Car Seat Mini-Grant; Buckle Up Right, Every...
Health departments in Bryan, Chatham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh counties were awarded the 2019 Car Seat Mini Grant by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Injury Prevention Program....
View ArticleRaccoon on Wilmington Island Tests Positive for Rabies
A raccoon in the Oemler Loop area of Wilmington Island has tested positive for rabies. A family dog that came into contact with the raccoon does not have a history of receiving the rabies vaccine and...
View ArticleRaccoon in Midway Tests Positive for Rabies
A raccoon in the Billy Harris Point area of Midway has tested positive for rabies. A family dog that came into contact with the raccoon was not up to date on his rabies vaccination but has since...
View ArticleFree Mammograms in Chatham Co. for Women Who Meet Eligibility Criteria
The Chatham County Health Department’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) is partnering with St. Joseph’s/Candler Mobile Mammography Program to offer free mammogram screenings for women who...
View ArticleLadies Who PrEP Summit Scheduled for April 13
The Georgia Department of Public Health Office of HIV/AIDS, Sister Love, Inc., and the Coastal Health District will host the “Ladies Who PrEP Summit” in Savannah on April 13 at the Savannah Marriott...
View ArticlePotential Hepatitis A Exposure from Restaurant Worker
A case of hepatitis A has been diagnosed in a food handler at the Zaxby’s located at 5971 Ogeechee Road. A public health investigation found that this employee worked while infectious, March 29 through...
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Georgia WIC Comment Survey
Let us know what you think about WIC! We want to make the program better but we need your help. Please go to wic.ga.gov to give us your feedback. The survey will be open through June 30. The post...
View ArticleFree Mammograms
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...
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Feminine Education Teen Summit Scheduled for June 15
The Coastal Health District Adolescent Health and Youth Development program will host a free, one-day summit for female middle and high school students to learn more about important topics including...
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Now Is the Time to Apply for the Coastal Health District Hurricane Registry
The Hurricane Registry is a crucial safety net for coastal residents with medical or functional needs who have no other way to evacuate before a storm Hurricane evacuations save lives. But for coastal...
View ArticleWIC Farmers Markets Scheduled
The Coastal Health District Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program will hold farmers markets for WIC clients at health departments in Chatham, Liberty, Glynn, and McIntosh counties in June and...
View ArticleCounty Health Departments Awarded Car Seat Mini-Grant; Buckle Up Right, Every...
Health departments in Bryan, Chatham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh counties were awarded the 2019 Car Seat Mini Grant by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Injury Prevention Program....
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