October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Cancer that starts in the breast is called breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in American women, after skin cancer. Every woman should do a monthly breast self-exam. Follow this link to instructions on how to do an exam: http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-self-exam. Women should also have an annual clinical breast exam by a […]
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 […]
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 […]
WIC Farmers’ Markets August August 18-19 and 25-26
DECATUR, GA – DeKalb County Board of Health centers to host WIC Farmers’ Markets Thursday, Aug. 18, and Aug. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Tucker WIC facility, 4394 Hugh Howell Road in the Tucker Station Shopping Center. To make an appointment, please call 404-508-7777, the clinic phone number is 678-791-0016. On […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Offers Weekday, Saturday and Evening Back-To-School Services
Is your child entering a Georgia Child Care center, Head Start program, pre-K class or school for the first time? If so, the DeKalb County Board of Health offers your family convenient, affordable back-to-school services. Back-to-school services include immunizations and vision, hearing and dental screenings. The Board of Health also issues certified birth certificates for […]
M.O.R.E. Program Collaborates with DeKalb County Public Library to Promote Reading
DeKalb County Board of Health’s M.O.R.E. program collaborated with the DeKalb County Public Library system at an event to promote early childhood reading. In January of this year, the library system kicked off their “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” initiative to encourage children to read. DeKalb County Public Library visited the East DeKalb Health Center on […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Celebrates National HIV Testing Day
The DeKalb County Board of Health encourages the community to join in celebrating National HIV Testing Day, on Friday, June 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the 285 Flea Market in Decatur. “We need to ensure this deadly disease continues to remain on the community’s radar. Education and proper, timely treatment are critical […]
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