DeKalb County Board of Health Offices – Winter Weather Update
*Updated February 25th, 2015 at 8:41pm* Due to inclement weather, DeKalb County Board of Health, and all of its health centers, will be closed on Wednesday, February 26. We will resume normal hours on Friday, February 27. For more information about DeKalb County Board of Health, please visit http://new.dekalbpublichealth.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, […]
Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week 2015
Let’s face it – nobody likes getting shots. But a shot lasts a second; diseases last much longer. In an effort to protect every adult and child, the Georgia Department of Public Health established Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week, observed February 22-28, 2015, to serve as a reminder for parents to talk with their preteens […]
Facts About Measles
Facts about Measles Measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause serious issues for young children. With the recent outbreaks across the U.S., it’s important to know the facts about measles. DeKalb County Board of Health has provided some important information hat you need to know about measles. What are Measles? Measles is a […]
DeKalb Board of Health Meets January 22
The next meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2015, in the Bohan Auditorium, Richardson Health Center, 445 Winn Way, Decatur. The meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Agenda items for the meeting are the election of 2015 officers, appointment of 2015 […]
Holiday Closing Notice
DeKalb County Board of Health will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2015, for a state holiday. We will reopen for business on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. For more updates on DeKalb County Board of Health, please follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyDeKalb Twitter:https://twitter.com/healthydekalb
12 Days of Holiday Health Tips
The holiday season is here! To make sure that your holiday is a safe one, we have provided 12 tips for Holiday Health. Wash your Hands. Avoid getting yourself, and others, sick this holiday season. Wash your hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds. Stay Warm! If you are celebrating the holidays in […]
Don’t Get Caught: DPH Encourages Yearly Flu Shot
National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 7-13, 2014 The holidays are here, and that means decorating, cooking and vaccinating. What is commonly referred to as a “flu shot” is the single most important step for protecting yourself and others against influenza. National Influenza Vaccination Week is Dec. 7-13, and the Georgia Department of Public Health […]
Free HIV Testing for December
In honor of World AIDS Day (December 1, 2014), Dekalb County Board of Health, will host a series of Free HIV testing events for the month of December. Our team will provide free HIV education and free HIV Testing at our health clinics and a few other locations. Please view the dates below, and come […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Receives Safe Communities Grant
The DeKalb County Board of Health has received a $72,400 Safe Communities grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. It will allow Safe Communities DeKalb to make roads safer for children, teens and pedestrians of all ages. For example, the program will install and check child safety seats, hold child passenger safety classes and […]
Free HIV Testing on Nov. 8
Join DeKalb County Board of Health for our HIV Health Awareness Event! Our team will provide free HIV education and free HIV Testing on November 8, from 3-8pm at Stonecrest Mall. Come out for free HIV testing and a variety of health information. For more details, please contact Michelle Carter at 404-270-2429, or email at […]
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