DeKalb County’s West Nile virus season has arrived two weeks earlier than expected. According to the DeKalb County Board of Health, a routine collection of mosquitoes has tested positive for the virus. The early test result may indicate that this will be a busy season, so it is especially important to know how to avoid Read more...
The DeKalb County Board of Health encourages parents to get their children ready for the new school year. City of Decatur schools begin Monday, August 2, 2011. DeKalb County and city of Atlanta schools begin Monday, Aug. 8. Georgia law requires children enrolling in day care or school to have specific vaccinations and screenings. A Read more...
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation or rays usually emit from sunlight and can cause major damage to skin cells that may result in burns and skin cancer, including melanoma. A person can also get UV rays from the use of tanning lights and beds. There are three types of UV rays: UVA rays are produced year-round, and Read more...
Meet Stephen Crabbe who is an avid surfer and originally from Southern California. He also travels internationally every year or two. His trips have included visits to Ecuador, Peru, Costa Rica, Panama and Mexico (where he did his thesis research). Stephen visited the T.O Vinson Health Center’s Travel Clinic recently to get vaccinated for his Read more...
Each year in the U.S., about 300 children under five years old drown in family pools and more than 2,000 children are treated in emergency rooms for pool-related injuries according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. There were 118 drowning and near-drowning incidents across the country in the first five months of 2011. The Read more...
The DeKalb County Board of Health recently recognized its many volunteers during a program at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. DeKalb County District Attorney Robert James was the guest speaker. “Volunteers make such important contributions toward the Board of Health’s mission by working in our health centers and with our educational activities,” said S. Elizabeth Read more...
The proposed amendment now bans smoking in these places and a number of others, such as playgrounds, entrances and exits to buildings, outdoor entertainment venues and outdoor service lines, such as the line at an ATM.
It took 70 questions, but Toomer Elementary fifth grader Jaden Jackson eventually prevailed as the winner of the 2011 Dental Quiz Bowl.
Notice of Hearing on the Proposed Amendment to the
DeKalb County Clean Indoor Air Ordinance
Media Advisory Event: KISS Smoking Goodbye and Enjoy Being Smoke-Free What: The DeKalb County Board of Health, in collaboration with KISS 104.1 FM, presents “KISS Smoking Goodbye” as a part of DeKalb Putting Prevention to Work, a project of the DeKalb County Board of Health (DCBH) and The Department of Health and Human Services. Read more...
During April 4 through 8, the DeKalb County Board of Health is hosting a series of talks on staying safe and living injury-free. The public is invited to the free education sessions. The series is part of the Board of Health’s celebration of National County Government month with a special focus during National Public Health Read more...
MEDIA ADVISORY Download the pdf. EVENT: KISS Smoking Goodbye and Enjoy Being Smoke-Free WHAT: The DeKalb County Board of Health, in collaboration with KISS 104.1 FM, presents “KISS Smoking Goodbye” as a part of DeKalb Putting Prevention to Work, a project of the DeKalb County Board of Health (DCBOH) and The Department of Health and Read more...
The DeKalb County Board of Health will hold a series of Lunch and Learn education sessions to educate residents of DeKalb County about a variety of health and living topics—from how to buy more nutritious foods for your family, to child development stages of babies. The first session will be held on Monday, March 14 Read more...
MEDIA ADVISORY What: DeKalb County Schools Participate in Georgia Walk to School Day When: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 7:15 a.m. Where: Indian Creek Elementary School 724 North Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, Georgia 30021 (678) 676-5700 B-Roll/Photo ops: *800 children, parents, teachers and volunteers walking to school *Walking school buses (when children walk in the same Read more...
The next meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, March 24, at 3 p.m. in the Bohan Auditorium, Richardson Health Center, 445 Winn Way, Decatur. The public is invited to attend. Anyone who would like to bring an issue before the Board can be placed on the agenda by contacting Read more...
