Welcome to the DeKalb County Board of Health

What’s EP? is a dynamic, interactive Emergency Preparedness Marketing Campaign that utilizes the talents of elementary age school children between the ages of 6-11 years old. read more>>

Its important! Take care of yourself for a longer and healthier life. The program focuses on preventing diabetes, obesity, and hospitalization caused by asthma. read more>>

▪ Guidelines for completing the Children 1st form
▪ Children 1st form

This is an important tool for communicating health needs and stimulating change in the community. The 2005 report summarizes data on important health issues including injuries, pregnancy and births, and leading causes of death. read more>>

The Emergency Preparedness Department is responsible for coordinating public health resources to plan for and respond to a major disaster or public health emergency in DeKalb County
Get the latest information on Pandemic flu planning tools. read more

Georgia physicians, laboratories and other health care providers are required by law to report patients with specific conditions to their County Health Department. Click to review reports and forms. Report Notifiable Diseases form#1 (all health distric information) Notifiable Diseases/ Conditions Report Form form #2 Common Communicable Diseases of Children document form form #3

Reduces the risk of illness and injury related to interactions between people and their environment. Body Crafting (tattoo & piercing), Food Safety, Hotels & Motels, Indoor Air Quality (mold), Land Use (septic systems), Lead, Rabies Control, Radon, Rodent Control, Swimming Pools/Spas/Beaches, West Nile Virus read more>>

The DeKalb County Board of Health's Ryan White Early Care Clinic provides quality services to people with HIV. read more>>

Provides for the prevention, detection, control, and investigation of potential infectious diseases and clusters of illness through multi-disciplinary collaboration. To read more>> Outpatient provider influenza planning tool kit

Helpful Holiday Food Safety
Handling Tips read more.

DeKalb County Board of Health
offers flu shots for the general public click here

Emergency Preparedness for Children
with Special Needs click here

DeKalb County Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey Frequently Asked Questions click for full details

DeKalb County Board of Health Offers Health Services for school children click for full details

DeKalb County Urges Residents to Keep It Cool, DeKalb!
The DeKalb County Board of Health Record heat may cause serious illness and respiratory problems during the summer months News release Cooling cente r Heat Safety Tips Heat Emergencies

PROPOSED FY2009 budget
The DeKalb County Board of Health presents its proposed FY2009 budget. Click to view the. Executive Summary or FY2009 BOH Budget

2008 Celebrating Women’s History Month
From A Woman’s Perspective The Women’s Employment Opportunity Project, Inc. (WEOP) and Mother’s Voices Georgia Event Flyer

2007 MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) presentation
View 2007 MRSA presentations in a Power Point format. School setting presentation (ppt)>> community partners (ppt)>>

Get Tested Dekalb
Gives valuable information on different sexually transmitted diseases that can affect our community, includes Statistics, ad campaigns and more>>
Belvedere-Line Street Guide for Active Living
Belvedere-Line Street Guide for Active Living engages the community in the improvement planning process. download guide>> Belvedere-Line Street plan card>>

2007 Free Asthma Case Management Program
Does your child have asthma? Find out if your child qualifies for a special asthma case management program that can help you keep your child healthier and with fewer missed school days. read more>>

DeKalb County Adult and Youth Risk Factor Survelliance System Reports
Every year DeKalb County Board of Health conducts a large survey to understand better behaviors that put adults at risk for disease, injury and death. A similar survey is conducted every two years among students in DeKalb County high schools. read more>>

Center for Torture and Trauma Survivors
The center provides therapeutic support services for survivors of torture and trauma.
read more>>

Georgia on the Move
Make small changes to your daily life one step at a time. Individuals and communities in DeKalb County are encouraged to participate. Contact the Chronic Disease Unit at 404-294-3780. visit their website>>

Vital Records
Collects and maintains birth certificates for children born in DeKalb County and death certificates for deaths in DeKalb County and deaths since 1989 of DeKalb County residents. contact vital records>>

DeKalb County Government
Would you like to know more about DeKalb County? Visit the official DeKalb County website at www.co.dekalb.ga.us

The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) trains people ages 16 and older to provide critical healthcare and other services during a bioterrorism event or other public health emergency. read more>> read mrc e-newsletter>>

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