Get Ready For Flu Season
To avoid getting the flu this influenza season, be sure to get a flu shot. The DeKalb County Board of Health will begin offering shots on Monday, August 20, 2012. There are specific groups at high risk of being hospitalized or dying from flu complications. The high-risk groups are children six months and older, adults […]
The Weight of the Nation
The Clarkston Community Center Presents Three years in the making, THE WEIGHT OF THE NATION is a four-part documentary series, featuring case studies and interviews with leading experts and with individuals and families struggling with obesity. Wednesday, August 8, 2012Clarkston Community Center3701 College Avenue, Clarkston, GA 30021 6:30 p.m. – Reception7:00 p.m. – Screening8:00 p.m. […]
Extreme Heat Event in Georgia Raises Health Concerns
Heat Exhaustion, Hot Cars and Overexposure to Sun Pose Significant Threats ATLANTA – With dangerously high temperatures forecasted throughout the state for the next several days, The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is cautioning residents to avoid strenuous outdoor activity and/or prolonged exposure to the sun. “More people die from heat than from any […]
Lets Move DeKalb!
Physical Activity and Dance Event to Combat Obesity in Children and Teens Presented by DeKalb County Board of Health Obesity Program WHEN: Saturday, March 31 • 10 a.m. WHERE: Hallford Stadium 3789 Memorial College Ave, Clarkston, GA To pre-register for the event online click here, or download and fax the registration form to Attn: Sheena […]
Tweens and teens: Make your dreams come true!
You can make your dreams come true by taking care of your health. Don’t let an illness or pregnancy keep you from reaching your goals. Sign up now for a free course that will help you have the life you want. Learn how to become responsible for your health and your future. PREP, the Personal […]
Doraville Third Graders Rock Their Smiles
Third graders from Doraville’s Hightower Elementary recently rocked their smiles. They received free dental care from the DeKalb County Board of Health and Georgia Perimeter College. “We applied over 100 sealants and varnishes to 36 youngsters,” reports Board of Health Dental Services Director Dwayne Turner, D.D.S. “This was a great way to observe national Give […]
CWA Search Your Heart Training
Wellness initiatives can be enacted in any environment. To learn more about how to start wellness programs in your congregation, come to the free Search Your Heart Training
Flu Vaccine Now $15: It Is Not Too Late to Protect Yourself
With the weather turning colder, the DeKalb County Board of Health continues to recommend getting a flu vaccine. It is not too late to protect yourself. To encourage people to get their flu vaccine, the Board of Health has reduced its price to $15. The Board of Health offers the regular, the intradermal, the nasal […]
January is National Radon Action Month
Eddie’s Story This powerful personal testimonial from a lung cancer survivor will help you educate your friends and family about the serious risk of lung cancer due to breathing Radon gas in homes. Radon claims the lives of more than 20,000 people annually in the united states alone. Radon gas is an invisible, colorless and […]
Santa Encourages Kids to Get Flu Vaccine
The DeKalb County Board of Health encourages children 6 months and older to be immunized with seasonal flu vaccine. As the holidays approach, a flu vaccine will help your child to build protection from being sick with the flu during the holiday seasons. In addition, if your child has flu vaccine, they won’t miss school […]
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