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Dental Health

The Dental Health Program provides education and clinical services throughout DeKalb County. The goal is to promote good oral health.

Babies Can't Wait

Babies Can't Wait is Georgia's early intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities and for their families.

Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

WIC provides nutritious foods and nutrition education to pregnant, breastfeeding and post-partum women with children up to age 5.

Office of Emergency Preparedness

Our Office of Emergency Preparedness is responsible for coordinating public health resources to plan for and respond to a major disaster or public health emergency in DeKalb County.
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Office of Epidemiology and Statistics

The Office of Epidemiology & Statistics (OES) is responsible for the prevention, detection, control and investigation of potentially infectious diseases and clusters of illness, excluding sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis.
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News & Press Releases

January is National Radon Action MonthPosted on January 10, 2012: Eddie’s Story This powerful personal testimonial from a lung cancer survivor will help you educate your friends and family about the serious risk of lung cancer due to breathing Radon
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Santa Encourages Kids to Get Flu VaccinePosted on December 7, 2011: 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
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Dr. Daniel Salinas Appointed to Serve on the DeKalb County Board of HealthPosted on December 1, 2011: 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
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It’s Simple – Healthy Habits for a Healthy SmilePosted on November 29, 2011: “It’s simple,” says Dr. Dwayne Turner, as he teaches children easy ways to maintain a healthy smile. Dr. Turner, the DeKalb County Board of Health’s Dental Health Services
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