12 Days of Holiday Health Tips
The holiday season is here! To make sure that your holiday is a safe one, we have provided 12 tips for Holiday Health. Wash your Hands. Avoid getting yourself, and others, sick this holiday season. Wash your hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds. Stay Warm! If you are celebrating the holidays […]
DeKalb County Extension Application Period EXTENDED for 2016 Mobile Market Season
DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County Extension is calling for applications for the DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market stops for 2016. Launched in May of this year, the mobile market has provided fresh, affordable produce and food demonstrations to county residents. The market visited areas around the county four days a week for 16 weeks. Applications for the […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Joins Health Care Leaders in Launching ‘Nobody Quits Like Georgia’
Campaign & Week-Long Events Will Connect Georgians with Critical Support to Quit Smoking DECATUR, GA – DeKalb District Health Director S. Elizabeth Ford, M.D., M.B.A. is proud to join more than 30 other state health leaders, patient and provider groups, and health care delivery systems in launching “Nobody Quits Like Georgia.” The new campaign – […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Meets November 19
The next meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, in the Bohan Auditorium, Richardson Health Center, 445 Winn Way, Decatur. The meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Agenda items include a director’s report, a financial status report, the DeKalb County Clean […]
DeKalb County Men’s Health & Wellness Fair: Strong 4 Family
DECATUR, Ga. – Men live with the everyday worries of helping to provide for the security and safety of their loved ones, while suffering silently with debilitating diseases and mental health issues. The DeKalb County Board of Health’s Men’s Health Initiative is giving men a platform to address these concerns. On Saturday, Nov. 7, the […]
DeKalb County Board of Health launches new “Picture Yourself Healthy in DeKalb” Campaign
Residents Can Take Pictures to Win Prizes DECATUR, GA – Karen finds it convenient to shop around the corner at the DeKalb County Mobile Farmers Market. Her friend, Tasha quickly learns that eating healthy can be affordable. Byron decides to follow in the footsteps of his co-worker, Tim after his young son expresses his disappointment […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Meets September 24
The next meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, in the Bohan Auditorium, Richardson Health Center, 445 Winn Way, Decatur. The meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Agenda items include a director’s report, amendments to the board’s bylaws, the DeKalb County […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Reports West Nile Virus Activity
The DeKalb County Board of Health saw an increase in West Nile virus activity in the county in late August. As part of the Division of Environmental Health’s routine monitoring, the number of infected mosquito collections increased from 37 during the week of Aug. 16 to 70 during the week of Aug. 23. In […]
Dental Hygienist Helps Launch New Clinicians at Alma Mater
This spring, DeKalb County Board of Health employee Jeanette Clarida had the honor of participating in the dental hygiene program’s pinning and awards ceremony at Georgia Perimeter College. She administered the dental hygiene oath to the new graduates. In 1975, Ms. Clarida began her studies in the first dental hygiene class at what was then […]
Mobile Farmers Market in DeKalb County Considering New Locations
DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County Extension is planning to expand the mobile farmers market’s route. DeKalb County Extension seeks community partners, particularly those in south DeKalb County, who are interested in hosting new locations. Religious institutions, non-profit organizations, clinics, community centers, and neighborhood associations can contact DeKalb County Extension at 404-298-4080 or uge1089@uga.edu for more […]
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