DeKalb County Board of Health Reports First Human West Nile Virus Case of Year
The DeKalb County Board of Health reports its first human case of West Nile virus in the county. This is the fifth human case in Georgia. The individual is a 39-year-old male who lives in Decatur and is currently in the hospital with some paralysis. As of Aug. 31, 26 states have reported 177 cases […]
Safe Kids of DeKalb Receives Grant to Improve Safety on LaVista Road
Safe Kids of DeKalb Receives Grant to Improve Safety on LaVista Road Crossing LaVista Road will soon become a lot safer. The Safe Kids of DeKalb recently received a $25,000 grant to improve pedestrian safety on one of Atlanta’s busiest streets. LaVista Road, between Briarcliff and North Druid Hills roads, will be the focus. The […]
Pediatric Clinic for Refugees
The DeKalb County Board of Health has opened a new pediatric clinic for refugees for primary care services and referrals to specialists. The clinic is open on Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment only. Interpreters are available on site to assist with most foreign languages. Medicaid accepted, or pay on a sliding […]
When Thunder Roars, Always Go Indoors!
DECATUR, GA: Most people know to take shelter when they see lightning. However, the problem is that by the time you actually SEE lightning, it could be too late. Nearly 58 deaths and numerous injuries occur each year in the U.S. from people being harmed by lightning. The DeKalb County Board of Health encourages residents […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Awarded $3.2 Million as part of Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s Prevention and Wellness Initiative
DeKalb County Board of Health Awarded $3.2 Million as part of Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s Prevention and Wellness Initiative, Communities Putting Prevention to Work Today the DeKalb County Board of Health was the only county in the state of Georgia to be awarded a grant of $3.2 million for a county-wide tobacco prevention program. This […]
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