Dr. Ford Speaks at Women Watch Afrika
Sandra Elizabeth Ford, M.D., M.B.A, District Health Director of the DeKalb County Board of Health, was invited as special guest at the Women Watch Afrika Preventive Health Advocates graduation ceremonies held on Sunday, September 28. Ms. Kilanko stated that 20 refugee women graduated who have worked hard in the past 12 months acquiring necessary health […]
What Do You Need to Know About Ebola?
There is quite a bit of information circulating about Ebola in the U.S. and internationally. You or your family members may have questions about Ebola, how it is transmitted and how you can protect yourself from Ebola. The Centers for Disease Control has prepared a series of educational materials that you may want to review, […]
Ebola Facts
For information on Ebola, please visit the Centers for Disease Control website: http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/ Ebola-FactSheet
New Georgia School Requirements for the 2014-15 Academic Year
The DeKalb County Board of Health is dedicated to promoting immunizations among preteens – specifically 11 and 12-year-old boys and girls. According to the new Georgia Department of Public Health Rule (511-2-2), children born on or after January 1, 2002 who are attending seventh grade, and children who are new entrants into a Georgia school in […]
2013 Community Health Improvement Plan
Download the DeKalb County Board of Health’s 2013 Community Health Improvement Plan.
List: Urban Gardens, Raw Foods, and Farm-to-Table Restaurants
Are you trying to eat more healthy foods but don’t know where to go? The DeKalb County Board of Health has organized a list to let you know where some of the raw food, urban gardens and farm-to-table restaurants are located in metro Atlanta.
Picture DeKalb Healthy Community Public Health Assessment Survey
Because you are a valued community partner, we are asking for your assistance in filling out the Picture DeKalb Healthy Community Public Health Assessment Survey by October 31, 2013.
Health and Wellness Summit
Sponsored by the DeKalb County Board of Health
Thursday, June 13th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Doors open at 8 a.m, Lunch will be served!
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 […]
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 […]
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