Board of Health to Hold March Meeting on Thursday
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 23, in the Bohan Auditorium, located in the Richardson Health Center at 445 Winn Way, Decatur. The meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Agenda items for the meeting include: Anyone who […]
Plant-based Enfamil Infant Formula Recalled Due to Health Concerns
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 22, 2023 Atlanta – Reckitt, one of the main formula manufacturers in the U.S., is recalling two batches of Enfamil ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula because of possible cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria. To date, no illnesses or adverse events have been reported. ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula in 12.9 oz […]
Board of Health to Hold January Meeting via Video Conference on Thursday
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting via teleconference on Jan. 26, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Public access to the video conference can be established through the following methods: Agenda items for the meeting include: Anyone who would like to bring an issue before the board […]
Board of Health to Host Festival to Promote HIV/AIDS Awareness
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health will be hosting the Rock the Ribbon Festival this Saturday, Dec. 17, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the Covington Place Shopping Center, located on Covington Hwy. in Decatur. The Rock the Ribbon Festival is a community event to promote HIV/AIDS education, prevention, and support […]
Board of Health to Hold November Meeting via Video Conference on Thursday
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting via teleconference on Nov. 17, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Public access to the video conference can be established through the following methods: Agenda items for the meeting include: Anyone who would like to bring an issue before the board […]
Flu Vaccination: The Best Protection Against the Flu
Don’t Make Flu a Guest for the Holidays FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 11, 2022 ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to get vaccinated against flu right now. Flu activity is already widespread in Georgia – earlier than we’ve seen in recent years. With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, you […]
Widespread Flu Activity in Georgia
Protect Yourself and Prevent the Spread of Flu ATLANTA – If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, do not wait any longer. Flu activity is already widespread in Georgia – earlier than we’ve seen in recent years. “Every individual over the age of six months should get a flu vaccine – not just […]
DeKalb WIC to Begin Issuing Benefits via eWIC Cards on Oct. 11
DECATUR, Ga. – Trips through checkout lines at the grocery store are about to become easier and less time consuming for participants in the Georgia Department of Public Health’s WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program. Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 11, participants served by the DeKalb County Board of Health’s WIC locations will begin receiving an eWIC […]
Board of Health to Hold Meeting via Video Conference on Thursday
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting via teleconference on Sept. 22, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Public access to the video conference can be established through the following methods: Agenda items for the meeting include: I. Call to OrderII. Approval of MinutesRegular Board Meeting Minutes of May […]
Board of Health to Host Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Event in Dunwoody on Sept. 17
DECATUR, Ga. – Fall Festival season, football season, Pumpkin Spice season – that’s just a sample of seasons that we’re entering. DeKalb health officials want to make sure another season is top of mind for everyone – flu season. To that end, the DeKalb County Board of Health is hosting a drive-thru flu vaccination event […]
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