West Nile Virus Found in DeKalb County
While metro Atlanta eagerly awaits a break in the rain, it is important to remember to dump standing water and use mosquito repellent. The West Nile virus season has begun. According to the DeKalb County Board of Health, a routine collection of mosquitoes has tested positive for the virus. This is the first report of […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Provides Early Back-to-School Services
The DeKalb County Board of Health is providing early back-to-school services that include immunizations and vision, hearing and dental screenings, as well as special extended hours for working parents. Georgia law requires that children enrolling in a childcare facility or public or private school receive specific vaccinations and screenings. Children entering childcare or school or […]
Board of Health Recognizes Emergency Preparedness Volunteer
The DeKalb County Board of Health recently presented the 2013 Dr. Gunar N. Bohan Memorial Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service to W. J. “Bill” Atkinson. The presentation was made at the agency’s 31st annual volunteer recognition. “We are so grateful to Bill,” said District Health Director S. Elizabeth Ford, M.D., M.B.A. “He has been a […]
Dresden Elementary Student Wins 2013 Dental Quiz Bowl
Deja Humphries recently won the DeKalb County Board of Health’s 2013 Dental Health Quiz Bowl. Deja is a fifth grader at Dresden Elementary School. Atlanta City Councilmember Michael Julian Bond served as guest speaker at the awards ceremony. He stressed the importance of each child preparing for adulthood by setting and achieving goals in their […]
Help to Quit Smoking Now Available Statewide
Free Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Uninsured Adults in Georgia ATLANTA –The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is expanding its efforts to help Georgians quit smoking and stop using tobacco products. Beginning today, with grant money from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, DPH is offering a four-week supply of free Nicotine Replacement Therapy […]
DeKalb County Amends Clean Indoor Air Ordinance
DECATUR, GA–The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners amended its Clean Indoor Air ordinance. This change will protect people from the deadly effects of secondhand smoke by now prohibiting smoking in all public places, outdoor recreational and common areas and places of employment in unincorporated DeKalb County. District Health Director S. Elizabeth Ford, M.D., M.B.A., was […]
National Food Safety Education Month
September marks the 18th anniversary of National Food Safety Education Month, and the National Restaurant Association announces a month-long campaign that focuses on the importance of food safety education and training for restaurant and foodservice operators, while continuing to raise awareness of the industry’s commitment to food safety. DeKalb County Board of Health encourages the […]
Get Ready For Flu Season
To avoid getting the flu this influenza season, be sure to get a flu shot. The DeKalb County Board of Health will begin offering shots on Monday, August 20, 2012. There are specific groups at high risk of being hospitalized or dying from flu complications. The high-risk groups are children six months and older, adults […]
Extreme Heat Event in Georgia Raises Health Concerns
Heat Exhaustion, Hot Cars and Overexposure to Sun Pose Significant Threats ATLANTA – With dangerously high temperatures forecasted throughout the state for the next several days, The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is cautioning residents to avoid strenuous outdoor activity and/or prolonged exposure to the sun. “More people die from heat than from any […]
Doraville Third Graders Rock Their Smiles
Third graders from Doraville’s Hightower Elementary recently rocked their smiles. They received free dental care from the DeKalb County Board of Health and Georgia Perimeter College. “We applied over 100 sealants and varnishes to 36 youngsters,” reports Board of Health Dental Services Director Dwayne Turner, D.D.S. “This was a great way to observe national Give […]
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