DeKalb County Board of Health Meets March 23
The next meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, March 23, 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 the nominations and election of BOH officers, approval […]
Dental Hygiene Students and Board of Health Staff Address Children’s Oral Health Care Needs
Dental hygiene students and DeKalb County Board of Health staff recently provided free oral health care and education to students from Hightower Elementary School in Doraville. The future hygienists attend Georgia State University’s Perimeter College. On Seal Georgia Day, the team provided education, exams and preventive care to about 40 students in the first through […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Meets January 26
The next meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, January 26, 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 the approval for contracts with Georgia State University, […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Meets November 17
The next meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, 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 the approval of three contracts, a director’s report, […]
Get Early Protection Against the Flu
Avoid missing work or school by getting your flu vaccination early at the DeKalb County Board of Health. Flu vaccination is recommended for individuals ages six months and older. It is especially important that people at high risk of serious flu complications be vaccinated. These include young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions […]
September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Cancer that starts in the ovaries is called ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system because it’s often not diagnosed until it’s in a late stage. So, it is important to pay attention to your body and to know what is normal for you. Signs and […]
Are Your Immunizations Current?
When was the last time you checked to make sure your family’s vaccinations are current? August is National Immunization Awareness Month. It’s a reminder that people of all ages need timely vaccinations to protect their health. “Vaccinations are the numer one way to fight vaccine-preventable diseases,” said the DeKalb County Board of Health’s District Health […]
Special Called Meeting for the DeKalb County Board of Health on August 18
The public is hereby notified of the DeKalb County Board of Health’s Special Called Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, August 18, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. at the DeKalb County Board of Health, Bohan Auditorium, 2nd floor (street side), 445 Winn Way, Decatur. For further information: please contact 404-294-3700, email the Board Recording Secretary at erica.brooks@dph.ga.gov or […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Seeks Social Media Ambassadors
DECATUR, GA – The DeKalb County Board of Health is seeking county youth and adults who are active social media users to help spread healthy messages to their friends and family. “To be more efficient in sharing messages with the public about the importance of healthy lifestyles, we need those who are already on social […]
Tucker WIC: First Drive-thru WIC Clinic in Georgia
The long-awaited Tucker WIC Clinic is now open! DeKalb County WIC has not had a presence in the Tucker area in more than 10 years. The county’s recent population growth created the need for WIC services. The new facility features plenty of state-of-the-art equipment to reduce wait times, as well as a breastfeeding room. In […]
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