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 […]
Flu Vaccine Now $15: It Is Not Too Late to Protect Yourself
With the weather turning colder, the DeKalb County Board of Health continues to recommend getting a flu vaccine. It is not too late to protect yourself. To encourage people to get their flu vaccine, the Board of Health has reduced its price to $15. The Board of Health offers the regular, the intradermal, the nasal […]
Santa Encourages Kids to Get Flu Vaccine
The DeKalb County Board of Health encourages children 6 months and older to be immunized with seasonal flu vaccine. As the holidays approach, a flu vaccine will help your child to build protection from being sick with the flu during the holiday seasons. In addition, if your child has flu vaccine, they won’t miss school […]
Dr. Daniel Salinas Appointed to Serve on the DeKalb County Board of Health
The DeKalb County Board of Health recently welcomed a new board member. DeKalb County Probate Court Judge Jeryl Rosh swore in Daniel Salinas, M.D., on November 17, 2011. “Dr. Salinas brings a strong commitment to public health and to promoting best practices in building a stronger, healthier DeKalb County,” said Board Chair Arlene Parker Goldson. Dr. […]
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