Board of Health to Open Men’s Health Clinic
DECATUR, Ga. – Men in DeKalb County will now have one less barrier to obtaining preventative care, as the DeKalb County Board of Health is set to open its Men’s Health and Wellness Clinic on Wednesday, February 21. With funding from the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority, and in partnership with DeKalb Medical Center’s Physicians Care Clinic, […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Meets January 25
DECATUR, Ga. – The next meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, January 25 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 for the meeting include the presentation of the contract for […]
Extended: DeKalb County Extension Seeks Mobile Farmers Market Stops
Fresh on DeK, the DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market is now accepting applications for this summer’s market stops. The market provides fresh, affordable fruits and vegetables and healthy cooking demonstrations via a traveling produce bus. The 2018 market season will run from June to September. Businesses, schools, recreation centers, houses of worship and others are […]
Board of Health Toiletry Drive for Human Trafficking Victims Now Underway
DECATUR, Ga. – As part of the DeKalb County Board of Health’s continuing efforts to address the significant human trafficking problem in Metro Atlanta, and in observance of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the Board of Health has commenced its month-long toiletry drive benefiting human trafficking victims. Toiletry donations, including soap, shampoos and lotions, can […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Meets November 16
DECATUR, Ga. – The next meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, November 16, 2017 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 for the meeting are a presentation of contracts for […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Meets September 28
DECATUR, Ga. – The next meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, September 28, 2017 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 for the meeting are presentation of contracts for approval […]
DeKalb Officials to Hold Summit to Tackle Human Trafficking
DECATUR, Ga. – Most residents of DeKalb County tremendously benefit from the vibrancy, booming business and entertainment industries, and access to the world that metro Atlanta offers. However, those same attractive qualities also attract a criminal element that often goes unnoticed to most – human trafficking, often called modern day slavery. The DeKalb County Board […]
DeKalb Festival to Offer Loads of Produce and Fun
DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County’s 3rd annual Fall Harvest Festival promises a whimsical twist this year. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at UGA Extension DeKalb County, located at 4380 Memorial Drive in Decatur. Sponsored by the “Fresh on DeK” DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market, the festival, which is […]
DeKalb Drive-Thru Flu Clinic Set for September 29
DECATUR, Ga. – Tropical Storm Irma caused a temporary, inconvenient detour for those who planned to get their flu shot from the comforts of their vehicle on September 15. Now that the lights are back on and the trees have been clear, health officials are giving residents the green light to drive through next Friday. […]
DeKalb Health Officials to Postpone Drive-Thru Flu Clinic
DECATUR, Ga. – Due to lingering hazards and prioritization of resources needed to assist with recovery from Tropical Storm Irma, residents in DeKalb County looking to drive-thru for their flu shot will need to keep their vehicles parked a bit longer. The DeKalb County Board of Health’s first-ever drive-thru flu shot clinic, scheduled for Friday, […]
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