The Coastal Health District serves Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long and McIntosh counties in the state of Georgia. Its mission is to assure conditions in which people can be healthy and to provide leadership in the prevention of disease and injury.
The Heat Is On!
All you have to do is take one step outside to know that summer is here. Temperatures are soaring and there's no end in sight. Staying cool when the weather is hot is more than just a matter of comfort, it's also a matter of protecting your health.
Current News
Free Health Resource
June 26, 2009 - Healthy You is a free, downloadable resource with health education information and tips.
Glynn County Confirms Case of Novel H1N1 Influenza Virus
June 25, 2009 - The Glynn County Health Department has received confirmation from the Georgia Division of Public Health that a positive case of the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus has been identified in a Glynn County resident. The 9-year-old female recovered at home.
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Nestle Toll House Prepackaged, Refrigerated Cookie Dough
June 23, 2009 - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning consumers not to eat any varieties of prepackaged Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough due to the risk of contamination with E. coli.
Register Now for Freshstart Smoking Cessation Classes
June 19, 2009 - Are you ready to quit smoking? The Coastal Health District invites you to its series of FREE lunchtime Freshstart smoking cessation classes in Long and McIntosh Counties. Class size is limited, so register now!
Revolutionary Lead Testing Procedure Developed in Georgia
June 12, 2009 - Until now, the only accurate way to test for lead poisoning was through invasive needle or finger sticks. Recently, a safer, less-invasive method with no trauma to the child has been validated by laboratory analysis.
