Dental Hygienist Helps Launch New Clinicians at Alma Mater
This spring, DeKalb County Board of Health employee Jeanette Clarida had the honor of participating in the dental hygiene program’s pinning and awards ceremony at Georgia Perimeter College. She administered the dental hygiene oath to the new graduates. In 1975, Ms. Clarida began her studies in the first dental hygiene class at what was then […]
Mobile Farmers Market in DeKalb County Considering New Locations
DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County Extension is planning to expand the mobile farmers market’s route. DeKalb County Extension seeks community partners, particularly those in south DeKalb County, who are interested in hosting new locations. Religious institutions, non-profit organizations, clinics, community centers, and neighborhood associations can contact DeKalb County Extension at 404-298-4080 or uge1089@uga.edu for more […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Offers Back-to-School Immunizations, Services and Extended Hours
Is your child entering childcare, Head Start, pre-K, middle school, college or a Georgia school for the first time? If so, the DeKalb County Board of Health provides back-to-school services to fit any budget. Back-to school services include immunizations and vision, hearing, nutritional screenings (BMI) and dental screenings, as well as issuing certifited birth certificates for […]
DeKalb County Starts Mobile Farmers Market This Week
DeKalb County Board of Health, along with DeKalb County Government and DeKalb County Extension officially launch the mobile farmers market. This month, our mobile farmers market will be at the following locations: Tuesdays, starting July 7: Reach Community Development Center6212-B Memorial DriveStone Mountain, GA 30083Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a. m. Wednesdays, starting July 8: Hairston Lakes […]
Holiday Closing Notice
DeKalb County Board of Health will be closed on Friday, July 3, for a state holiday. We will reopen for business on Monday, July 6, 2015. For more updates on DeKalb County Board of Health, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Facebook: @HealthyDeKalb Twitter:@HealthyDeKalb Instagram:@HealthyDeKalb
DeKalb Asks Public to Name Mobile Farmers Market
Schedule, locations for vehicle carrying fresh produce announced DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County Government, DeKalb County Extension and the DeKalb County Board of Health are asking the public for help to name the mobile farmers market launched last month. Set to start visiting areas around the county on July 7, 2015, the mobile farmers market […]
Clyde Watkins Jr., MD., Joins DeKalb County Board of Health
Dr. Clyde Watkins Jr. has just joined the board of the DeKalb County Board of Health. Dr. Watkins is a clinical assistant professor of medicine at Emory University’s School of Medicine. He is also founder of the Capstone Medical Group. Dr. Watkins is a graduate of Morehouse College and earned his medical degree from Meharry […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Meets May 28
The next meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, May 28th, 2015, in the Bohan Auditorium, Richardson Health Center, 445 Winn Way, Decatur. The meeting will begin at 3:00pm. The public is invited to attend. Agenda items for the meeting are the introduction of a new board member, nominations for […]
Seasonal Farmers Markets Springing to Life
DECATUR, GA – Spring is well established, which means area farmers markets are in full swing. Residents can purchase local produce and talk directly with those who actually grow the food — an opportunity that one doesn’t have at a regular grocery store. Most, if not all, of the farmers have farms within a 100-mile radius […]
Dresden Elementary Student Wins 2015 Dental Health Quiz Bowl
Kimberly Castro recently won the DeKalb County Board of Health’s 2015 Dental Health Quiz Bowl. She is a fifth grader at Dresden Elementary School in Chamblee. DeKalb County Interim Chief Executive Officer Lee May served as guest speaker at the awards ceremony. He stressed the importance of parents teaching children about good dental hygiene. He […]
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