Health Promotion Initiative

Breastfeeding Education and Counseling

Breastfeeding education teaches mothers and their partners about breastfeeding, while counseling supports them in their efforts.  Individual and group classes and consultations are available.

For information on breastfeeding support groups hosted by the Board of Health’s community partners, click here.

Diabetes Support Group

Monthly educational and peer support sessions help individuals manage their diabetes.  Click here for dates and topics.

Click here for information on the Board of Health’s diabetes self-management services.

Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Education

Tobacco use education for organizations covers the dangers of cigarette smoking, hookah smoking and secondhand smoke.  Staff also help ensure compliance with the Georgia Smoke-Free Air Act of 2005 (O.C.G.A. 31-12A-l et seq.). 

For more information about any of the Health Promotion Initiatives, call 404-508-7847 or email DeKalb.OCDP@dph.ga.gov.

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