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 […]
Dr. Ford Speaks at Women Watch Afrika
Sandra Elizabeth Ford, M.D., M.B.A, District Health Director of the DeKalb County Board of Health, was invited as special guest at the Women Watch Afrika Preventive Health Advocates graduation ceremonies held on Sunday, September 28. Ms. Kilanko stated that 20 refugee women graduated who have worked hard in the past 12 months acquiring necessary health […]
What Do You Need to Know About Ebola?
There is quite a bit of information circulating about Ebola in the U.S. and internationally. You or your family members may have questions about Ebola, how it is transmitted and how you can protect yourself from Ebola. The Centers for Disease Control has prepared a series of educational materials that you may want to review, […]
Clarkston Mayor Joins DeKalb County Board of Health
Clarkston Mayor Edward “Ted” Terry is the DeKalb County Board of Health’s newest board member. Mayor Terry has lived in Clarkston for two years and in DeKalb County for eight years. A non-profit development consultant, he is especially involved in Clarkston’s Active Living Initiative, Farmers Market and Green Team. “I am excited that Mayor Terry […]
Urban Gardens, Raw Foods, Farm-to-Table Restaurant List
Are you trying to eat more healthy foods but don’t know where to go? The DeKalb County Board of Health has organized a list to let you know where some of the raw food, urban gardens and farm-to-table restaurants are located in metro Atlanta.
GDPH Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Rule Revision to On-site Sewage Management Services.
Download the Rules of the Department of Public Health Chapters 511-5-6, Portable Sanitation Contractors. For questions and more information contact Sidney R. Barrett, General Counsel at DPH at sibarrett@dhr.state.ga.us.
Get Ready For Flu Season
To avoid getting the flu this influenza season, be sure to get a flu shot. The DeKalb County Board of Health will begin offering shots on Monday, August 20, 2012. There are specific groups at high risk of being hospitalized or dying from flu complications. The high-risk groups are children six months and older, adults […]
Lets Move DeKalb!
Physical Activity and Dance Event to Combat Obesity in Children and Teens Presented by DeKalb County Board of Health Obesity Program WHEN: Saturday, March 31 • 10 a.m. WHERE: Hallford Stadium 3789 Memorial College Ave, Clarkston, GA To pre-register for the event online click here, or download and fax the registration form to Attn: Sheena […]
Tweens and teens: Make your dreams come true!
You can make your dreams come true by taking care of your health. Don’t let an illness or pregnancy keep you from reaching your goals. Sign up now for a free course that will help you have the life you want. Learn how to become responsible for your health and your future. PREP, the Personal […]
Food Day in DeKalb
Food Day will be October 24—in 2011 and in years to come. Food Day seeks to bring together residents in DeKalb County from all walks of life—parents, teachers, and students; health professionals, community organizers, and local officials; chefs, school lunch providers, and eaters of all stripes—to push for healthy, affordable food produced in a sustainable, […]