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.
Choose Responsibly
Real date or a play date? Change majors or change diapers? Too often, teens don't think about the long-term consequences when they make decisions about sex and contraception. Get the information you need to choose responsibly through a new teen pregnancy prevention campaign.
Current News
"Choose Responsibly" Campaign Targets Teen Pregnancy
May 6, 2008 - Encouraging teens to make responsible choices – that’s the goal of a new billboard, poster and website campaign in Chatham, Effingham, Liberty and Bryan Counties as part of National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month.
Long County Horse Tests Positive for EEE
April 23, 2008- A horse in Long County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a mosquito-borne viral disease commonly referred to as EEE (pronounced triple-E).
Free Driver Safety Courses for Teens and Parents
April 10, 2008 - Prom season can be an especially dangerous time for teen drivers who may be distracted or even intoxicated while driving. That’s why the Coastal Health District is offering parents and teens a free course to help them prepare now for a lifetime of safe driving.
Chatham County Hosts Delegation from China
March 26, 2008— The Chatham County Health Department will host a group of about 30 government officials from China next week, here to learn more about our country’s public health system.
Free Food and Games During Field Day at Selden Park
March 26, 2008— Spring is the perfect time for a day at the park, and the Coastal Health District is inviting the community to a special Field Day event Saturday, April 5th from 9 a.m. until noon at Selden Park in Brunswick.
