DPH Debuts Kiosks for COVID-19 PCR Testing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2022 ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is offering COVID-19 PCR testing at kiosks placed in communities across Georgia. In most locations, these kiosks offer access to COVID-19 testing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After completing a brief registration form, the kiosks dispense a […]
DeKalb Health Officials to Begin Monkeypox Vaccination
DECATUR, Ga. – In partnership with the Georgia Department of Public Health, the DeKalb County Board of Health has now received monkeypox vaccine to begin offering appointments at its health centers and to conduct large vaccination clinics. Limited vaccination appointments will be available at the following regional health center locations: • Richardson Health Center (for […]
DeKalb Health Centers Gear Up for Back-to-School Season with Combined Clinics and Extended Hours
DECATUR, Ga. – It’s almost that time! In the coming weeks, the school bell will ring once again for students in DeKalb County, with the City Schools of Decatur starting Aug. 2 and the DeKalb County School District starting Aug. 8. Beginning Mon., July 25, the DeKalb County Board of Health will kick off the […]
DeKalb Health Officials Report First West Nile Positive Mosquitoes Traps in 2022
DECATUR, Ga. – This morning, the DeKalb County Board of Health received lab confirmation that four of its mosquito surveillance traps tested positive for mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus (WNV). These positive traps were stationed in the following ZIP Codes: 30316 – East Atlanta/Unincorporated DeKalb County 30341 – Chamblee 30345 – Unincorporated DeKalb County […]
Monkeypox Vaccine Availability in Georgia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2022 ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has begun receiving limited doses of monkeypox vaccine. To date, Georgia has received approximately 3,000 doses of JYNNEOS vaccine – enough for 1,500 individuals since this is a two-dose vaccine series. The vaccine has been distributed upon request to health […]
DeKalb Health Centers Begin COVID-19 Vaccination for Ages 6 Months to 5 Years Old
DECATUR, Ga. – Yesterday, the DeKalb County Board of Health received its first doses of Moderna (for ages 6 months to 5 years old) and Pfizer (for 6 months to 4 years old) COVID-19 vaccine. Starting today, vaccination for this age group will be available by scheduling an appointment online or by visiting one of the Board […]
Stonecrest Testing Site to Close June 30, Brookhaven MARTA to Remain Open
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health, in partnership with its testing partner, Viral Solutions, will permanently close the Stonecrest COVID-19 testing site, located at 2994 Turner Hill Rd., at the conclusion of operations on Thursday, June 30. The remaining location, located on the Apple Valley Rd. side of the Brookhaven MARTA station […]
High Temperatures in Georgia Raise Health Concerns
Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated, Stay Informed ATLANTA – With temperatures expected to be in the high 90’s throughout the state for the next several days, and at times feeling like more than 100 degrees with the humidity, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to avoid prolonged exposure to the heat and sun […]
Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits Available at DeKalb Health Centers Beginning Monday
DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County residents now have another source to obtain at-home COVID-19 test kits for free. Beginning Monday, May 23, free over the counter COVID-19 test kits will be available at all regional health center locations in DeKalb County. No health insurance information or ID checks are required. The tests, also known as at-home […]
Board of Health to Hold Meeting via Video Conference on Thursday
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting via teleconference on May 26, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Public access to the video conference can be established through the following methods: Zoom Video: https://zoom.us/join | Meeting ID: 812 3085 1471 / Passcode: 612312 Zoom Audio: 301-715-8592 | 812 3085 1471 / Passcode: 612312 Agenda items for the meeting include: I. […]
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