DeKalb Health Centers Closing Due to Water Main Break
DECATUR, Ga. – Due to the impact from this morning’s water main break along Buford Highway in Doraville, ALL DeKalb County Board of Health locations are now CLOSED for the day. For the latest updates regarding DeKalb County Board of Health operations, visit dekalbpublichealth.com or follow our Facebook and Twitter feeds.
Board of Health to Open Men’s Health Clinic
DECATUR, Ga. – Men in DeKalb County will now have one less barrier to obtaining preventative care, as the DeKalb County Board of Health is set to open its Men’s Health and Wellness Clinic on Wednesday, February 21. With funding from the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority, and in partnership with DeKalb Medical Center’s Physicians Care Clinic, […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Meets January 25
DECATUR, Ga. – The next meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, January 25 in the Bohan Auditorium, Richardson Health Center, 445 Winn Way, Decatur. The meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Agenda items for the meeting include the presentation of the contract for […]
DeKalb County Extension Seeks Mobile Farmers Market Stops – Extended
Fresh on DeK, the DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market is now accepting applications for this summer’s market stops. The market provides fresh, affordable fruits and vegetables and healthy cooking demonstrations via a traveling produce bus. The 2018 market season will run from June to September. Businesses, schools, recreation centers, houses of worship and others are encouraged […]
Toiletry Drive for Human Trafficking Victims
Board of Health Toiletry Drive for Human Trafficking Victims Now Underway DECATUR, Ga. – As part of the DeKalb County Board of Health’s continuing efforts to address the significant human trafficking problem in Metro Atlanta, and in observance of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the Board of Health has commenced its month-long toiletry drive benefiting human trafficking […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Meets November 16
DECATUR, Ga. – The next meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, November 16, 2017 in the Bohan Auditorium, Richardson Health Center, 445 Winn Way, Decatur. The meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Agenda items for the meeting are a presentation of contracts for […]
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
If you have a low income or lack insurance and are between the ages of 40 and 64, you may qualify for a free or low-cost clinical breast exam and mammogram. For information about the DeKalb County Board of Health’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, visit this link or call 404-294-3700. About Breast Cancer Cancer […]
DeKalb County Board of Health Meets Sept. 28
DECATUR, Ga. – The next meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, September 28, 2017 in the Bohan Auditorium, Richardson Health Center, 445 Winn Way, Decatur. The meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Agenda items for the meeting are presentation of contracts for approval […]
DeKalb Officials to Hold Summit to Tackle Human Trafficking
DECATUR, Ga. – Most residents of DeKalb County tremendously benefit from the vibrancy, booming business and entertainment industries, and access to the world that metro Atlanta offers. However, those same attractive qualities also attract a criminal element that often goes unnoticed to most – human trafficking, often called modern day slavery. The DeKalb County Board […]
DeKalb Festival to Offer Loads of Produce and Fun
DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County’s 3rd annual Fall Harvest Festival promises a whimsical twist this year. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at UGA Extension DeKalb County, located at 4380 Memorial Drive in Decatur. Sponsored by the “Fresh on DeK” DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market, the festival, which is […]