Georgians Urged Not to Eat Diamond Shruumz Products
Chocolates, gummies, and snack foods may contain psychoactive compounds FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 12, 2024 The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating reports of severe illnesses associated with Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. Diamond Shruumz products may […]
Georgia DPH Seeks Public Input on the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 24, 2024 The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking public comment on our Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant work plan for the federal fiscal year 2024. The public hearing aims to collect public comments on the proposed work plan and deliverables for this grant. A virtual […]
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Board of Health to Hold May Meeting on Thursday
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, February 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. Public access will also be available via video […]
Offices and Health Centers to Close for Required Staff Training on May 10
Due to an agency-wide staff meeting, all DeKalb County Board of Health offices and regional health centers will be closed to the public on Fri., May 10. Normal hours of operation will resume on Mon., May 13, at 8:15 a.m. For more information regarding the Board of Health’s programs and services, visit dekalbpublichealth.com or call […]
Board of Health to Hold February Meeting on Thursday
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, February 22, 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. Public access will also be available via video […]
DeKalb County Board of Health is Now DeKalb Public Health
DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) is now the official name for the DeKalb County public health district formerly known as DeKalb County Board of Health. This new branding and logo replace the previous logo, which has been in use since 2007. “As we approach our 100-year anniversary in April 2024, we felt […]
Offices and Health Centers to Close for Required Staff Training on Friday, Feb. 2
Due to an agency-wide staff meeting, all DeKalb County Board of Health offices and regional health centers will be closed to the public on Fri., Feb. 2. Normal hours of operation will resume on Mon., Feb. 5, at 8:15 a.m. For more information regarding the Board of Health’s programs and services, visit dekalbpublichealth.com or call […]
Board of Health to Hold November Meeting on Thursday
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, November 16, 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. Public access will also be available via video […]
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