CAMARA JONES, M.D., M.P.H., PH.D., JOINS DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones is the DeKalb County Board of Health’s newest board member. She will represent Atlanta residents who live in … Read More
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings at No or Low Cost for Women
DeKalb County Board of Health Offers Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening at No or Low Cost for Women If you are a woman between the ages of 40 to 64 years old living in DeKalb … Read More
DeKalb County Board of Health Meets March 26th
March 19, 2015 DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEETS MARCH 26 The next meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2015, in the Bohan Auditorium, … Read More
DeKalb County Board of Health Offices Closed Wednesday, February 26, 2015 Due to Winter Weather – Update-
Due to inclement weather, DeKalb County Board of Health, and all of its health centers, will be closed on Wednesday, February 26, 2015. We will resume normal hours on Friday, February 27th. For more information … Read More
Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week 2015
Let’s face it – nobody likes getting shots. But a shot lasts a second; diseases last much longer. In an effort to protect every adult and child, the Georgia Department of Public Health established Georgia … Read More
Facts About Measles
Facts about Measles Measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause serious issues for young children. With the recent outbreaks across the U.S., it’s important to know the facts about measles. DeKalb County Board … Read More
Holiday Closing Notice
DeKalb County Board of Health will be closed on Monday, January 19th, 2015, for a state holiday. We will reopen for business on Tuesday, January 20th, 2015. For more updates on DeKalb County Board of … Read More
12 Days of Holiday Health Tips
The holiday season is here! To make sure that your holiday is a safe one, we have provided 12 tips for Holiday Health. Wash your Hands. Avoid getting yourself, and others, sick this … Read More
National Influenza Vaccination Week
Don’t get caught: Georgia Dept. of Public Health encourages yearly flu shot National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 7-13, 2014 The holidays are here, and that means decorating, cooking and vaccinating. What is commonly referred … Read More
Free HIV Testing for December
In honor of World AIDS Day (December 1st, 2014), Dekalb County Board of Health, will host a series of Free HIV testing events for the month of December. Our team will provide free HIV education … Read More