First 500 eligible people to be vaccinated will receive $100 gift card DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health will host a COVID-19 vaccination event this Saturday, Oct. 16, to mark the conclusion of National … Read More
Board of Health Announces Indigenous Peoples’ Day Hours
DECATUR, Ga. – In celebration of the Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday, the DeKalb County Board of Health’s offices and regional health centers will be closed on Monday, however, COVID-19 testing and COVID-19 vaccine will be available … Read More
Board of Health to Host “A Day at the Park” on Oct. 16
Event aims to promote park participation and physical activity DECATUR, Ga. – It’s time to get outside and get moving – while being safe! On Saturday, Oct. 16, the DeKalb County Board of Health will host … Read More
Board of Health Resumes COVID-19 Testing at Greater Piney Grove
DECATUR, Ga. – To meet increased demand, while also providing a location in closer proximity for South DeKalb residents, the DeKalb County Board of Health has resumed COVID-19 testing at Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church, located … Read More
Doraville MARTA Vaccination Site Closing Saturday for Stonecrest Event
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health’s Doraville MARTA station vaccination site, located at 6000 New Peachtree Rd., in Doraville, will be closed on Saturday, Oct. 2. The closure is necessary to provide additional … Read More
Georgia DPH Follows Federal Recommendations For COVID Booster Shots
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) will follow the guidance and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) for COVID vaccine booster shots. … Read More
Board of Health to Hold Meeting via Teleconference on Thursday
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting via teleconference on Sept. 23, beginning at 3 p.m. Public access to the teleconference can be established by calling:301-715-8592, Conference ID 867-4572-0734, Password: 186689 Agenda … Read More
Board of Health Announces Labor Day Weekend Hours
DECATUR, Ga. – Due to the Labor Day holiday, the DeKalb County Board of Health’s offices and regional health centers will be closed on Friday and Monday, however, COVID-19 testing and COVID-19 vaccine will be available … Read More
Valenciano Named New DeKalb District Health Director
DECATUR, Ga. – Sandra Valenciano, M.D., M.P.H., has been appointed as the new District Health Director for the DeKalb County Board of Health, effective July 1. While she has been in her new role for just … Read More
Doraville MARTA Vaccination Site Closing Saturday for Stonecrest Event
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health’s Doraville MARTA station vaccination site, located at 6000 New Peachtree Rd., in Doraville, will be closed on Saturday, Aug. 28. The closure is necessary to provide additional … Read More