Board of Health Gets an Early Start on National Children’s Dental Health Month
February was National Children’s Dental Health Month and the DeKalb County Board of Health got an early start on the observation this year. On January 29, the agency kicked off the observation by providing dental services to Avondale Elementary School students already diagnosed with dental problems. The students received services at the DeKalb County Board […]
Zika Precautions Urged for Georgia Travelers
Urgent Zika Warning for Pregnant Women ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) cautions travelers, especially women who are pregnant, headed to countries where Zika virus transmission is ongoing: Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Suriname, Venezuela, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin […]
2015 Status of Health in DeKalb Report Released
The DeKalb County Board of Health has released data from its 2015 Status of Health (SOH) in DeKalb report, which provides a comprehensive community health assessment of the health status of the people who live, work and play in the county. Data used in the report, which is distributed every five years, comes from both […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Meets January 28
The next meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, January 28, 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 election of 2016 officers, appointment of 2016 […]
DeKalb County Churches to Open Exercise Facilities to the Public
Working Together to Create a Healthier DeKalb Decatur, GA – Was one of your New Year’s Resolutions to get more exercise? To help you keep on track, three south DeKalb Churches will begin offering free classes and open gym times. The churches — Stronghold Christian Church, Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, and Bethesda Cathedral — are […]
DeKalb County Extension Application Period EXTENDED for 2016 Mobile Market Season
DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County Extension is calling for applications for the DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market stops for 2016. Launched in May of this year, the mobile market has provided fresh, affordable produce and food demonstrations to county residents. The market visited areas around the county four days a week for 16 weeks. Applications for the […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Joins Health Care Leaders in Launching ‘Nobody Quits Like Georgia’
Campaign & Week-Long Events Will Connect Georgians with Critical Support to Quit Smoking DECATUR, GA – DeKalb District Health Director S. Elizabeth Ford, M.D., M.B.A. is proud to join more than 30 other state health leaders, patient and provider groups, and health care delivery systems in launching “Nobody Quits Like Georgia.” The new campaign – […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Meets November 19
The next meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, 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 include a director’s report, a financial status report, the DeKalb County Clean […]
DeKalb County Board of Health launches new “Picture Yourself Healthy in DeKalb” Campaign
Residents Can Take Pictures to Win Prizes DECATUR, GA – Karen finds it convenient to shop around the corner at the DeKalb County Mobile Farmers Market. Her friend, Tasha quickly learns that eating healthy can be affordable. Byron decides to follow in the footsteps of his co-worker, Tim after his young son expresses his disappointment […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Meets September 24
The next meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, 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 include a director’s report, amendments to the board’s bylaws, the DeKalb County […]
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