Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Supports Another Year of Traffic Safety Programs in DeKalb
The DeKalb County Board of Health is proud to announce its 13th year of partnership with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The Board of Health recently received a $67,800 Safe Communities grant for traffic and pedestrian safety programs. The grant will support a variety of initiatives through 2012. They will […]
December 1 World AIDS Day Event Features AfriSalsa Dancing
On Thursday, Dec. 1, learn about the impact of HIV/AIDS on DeKalb County and get a free HIV test. In addition, join in a “dance to heal” workshop of AfriSalsa group dancing. This World AIDS Day event will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Bohan auditorium of the […]
Steps to a Healthier DeKalb Leaves a Legacy of Health Improvements in South DeKalb
Delicious green beans and herbs grow in a once barren piece of land at Bethesda Cathedral on Austin Drive. During a growing season, more than 350 families learned gardening and healthy eating tips. A group of dedicated community members, government employees, health advocates and elected officials created the Belvedere Active Living Plan. This led them […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Sets Food Day 2011 Observance
In some DeKalb County communities, more than half of the residents must drive outside their neighborhood to find fresh fruits and vegetables. These food “deserts” and other county food system issues will be discussed when elected officials and representatives from school, health, faith and community-based organizations convene for a Food Day forum on Thursday, […]
Prevent Mosquito Bites This Fall
Even though cooler fall temperatures have arrived, DeKalb County residents should continue to protect themselves from West Nile virus. The best protection against the virus is to prevent mosquito bites. Four DeKalb County residents have been diagnosed with West Nile virus this year. Additionally, a routine screening found West Nile virus in the blood […]
Indian Creek Elementary School Celebrates International Walk to School Day
The morning of Wednesday, Oct. 5, a large number of children, parents and staff of Indian Creek Elementary School walked and biked to school. Why? It was International Walk to School Day. The day’s goal is to stress the importance of safe ways for children to walk or bike to and from school. […]
World Rabies Day, September 28, 2011
Rabies General information Rabies is caused by a virus that animals and people can get through certain exposures to the saliva or nervous tissue from a rabid animal and is nearly always fatal without proper postexposure prophylaxis [treatment] (PEP). Rabies is zoonotic, which means it can spread from animals to people. Rabies is 100% preventable. […]
DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Vote Down Comprehensive Smoke-Free Ordinance
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners voted against proposed amendments to make the current no-smoking ordinance more comprehensive. The proposed amendments presented to the commissioners by the DeKalb County Board of Health would have prohibited smoking in all public places including parks, playgrounds, entrances and exits to buildings, restaurants, bars including adult entertainment establishments, outdoor […]
Tucker Middle School Hosts First Annual 5K Run/Walk to Fight Childhood Obesity
The Picture of Health Foundation,TuckerMiddle School, DeKalb County Board of Health and their partners will host a 5K walk/run and community health fair on Saturday, September 24, 2011. The certified 5K run/walk begins atTuckerMiddle School, located at2160 Idlewood Roadin Tucker. The run/walk is followed by a community health fair with diabetes, posture, blood pressure check […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus
The DeKalb County Board of Health reports its first human case ofWest Nilevirus in the county. The individual is a 79-year-old male who lives in Tucker and is currently recovering at home. “It is very unfortunate that one of our DeKalb residents has developedWest Nilevirus. I hope this will remind everyone to continue using precautions […]