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Camden County Health Department

Welcome to the Camden County Health Department where providing top quality public health services is our main mission. We have health clinics conveniently located in Woodbine and St. Marys to better serve the citizens in Camden County. Our clinics provide many services including STD testing and STD treatment. STD testing includes chlamydia testing, gonorrhea testing, syphilis testing and HIV Testing. We provide women services and family planning including pap smears, birth control and pregnancy testing. The range of services offered at the Camden County Health Department helps make our beautiful coastal community a healthier place in which to live and we are proud to serve the people of Camden.

Camden County Board of Health Meetings
Camden County Board of Health meetings are held at 4 p.m. in the conference room at the Camden County Annex Building located at 107 Gross Road in Kingsland. 

The following meetings have been scheduled for 2012 and 2013:
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Wednesday June 5, 2013
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2013


Camden County Health Clinics and Offices
Please call clinics for walk-in times.

St. Marys Clinic
905 Dilworth St.
St. Marys, GA 31558
Phone: (912) 882-8515
Fax: (912) 882-2072

Hours of Operation:
Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Woodbine Clinic
1501 Georgia Avenue
Woodbine, GA 31569
Phone: (912) 576-3040
Fax: (912) 729-3111

Hours of Operation:
Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Camden County Environmental Health
107 North Gross Road, Suite 4
Kingsland, GA 31548
Phone (912) 729-6012
Fax: (912) 729-6793

Hours of operation:
Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Extended hours on Thurs.
8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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Local Health News

Warmer Weather Signifies the Start of Mosquito Season


June 11, 2013 - Summer is quickly approaching which means that mosquito activity will soon become more widespread. Mosquitoes can carry West Nile Virus (WNV) which can cause mild to serious illness. The best way to prevent WNV is to avoid mosquito bites.

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Residents with Functional and Medical Needs Urged to Register with Health Department


June 3, 2013 - Hurricane season is upon us and health department officials are encouraging those who meet certain criteria to apply to the Functional and Medical Needs Registry. Residents should plan ahead and apply to be on the Registry before a storm is threatening our area.

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Georgia Health Officials Warn of Potential Phone Scam


May 29, 2013 - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) encourages Georgia residents to be extremely cautious when participating in health-related telephone surveys. Several residents have complained to DPH about suspicious phone calls. In at least five calls, the caller claims to be calling "from the health department." The caller then asks questions on ethnicity and religion, among others, and may be trying to sell goods or services. DPH's Office of the Inspector General is investigating the phone calls.

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Coastal Health District Recognizes National Infant Immunization Week


April 18, 2013 - Last year in the Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh counties, more than 100,000 people, including infants and children, got immunized against diseases that could make them very sick or even worse. National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), April 20-27, is a time to recognize the importance of immunizations and their positive impact on children all over the world, including right here in coastal Georgia.

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National Public Health Week Raises Awareness of a Strong Public Health System


April 1, 2013 - Public Health touches the lives of millions of people every day, including the citizens of coastal Georgia. April 1-7 is National Public Health Week (NPHW) and this year's theme is "Public Health is ROI: Save Lives, Save Money." The 2013 NPHW theme was developed to highlight the value of prevention and the importance of well-supported public health systems in preventing disease, saving lives and curbing health care spending.

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Cat Tests Positive for Rabies; Health Department Officials Remind Residents to Get Pets Vaccinated


March 29, 2013 - A cat in Kingsland has tested positive for rabies and at least two people who were exposed to the cat are undergoing preventive treatment. Two other pets, another cat and a dog, that belonged to the same family that owned the cat were also exposed and have been euthanized. The cat, a calico, belonged to a family in the Southern Pines mobile home park in Kingsland. Anyone living in the mobile home park who may have come into contact with the cat between March 23 and 24 are asked to contact the Camden County Environmental Health manager at 912-552-0853.

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Babies Can't Wait Program Public Hearing and Comment Notice


March 11, 2013 - The Babies Can't Wait (BCW) Program is Georgia's statewide early intervention system for infants and toddlers with special needs, ages birth to three, and their families. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency for administration of the BCW system. As required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA ) Part C section 34 CF R ยงยง303. JI 0-303.113, '"the State must publish its Part C application or policy in a manner that will ensure circulation throughout the State at least 60-days prior to the date on which the application or policy is submitted and allow an opportunity for public comments on the application or policy for at least 30 days during that 60-day publication period. In order to meet this requirement, BCW invites interested persons to participate in a 60-day public comment period for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2013 Annual State Appl ication under Part C of the Individuals with Disab i lities Education Act (IDEA) and Child Find, Personnel Management and Procedural Safeguards Policies. The public may review the grant application and revised policy online http://health.state.ga.us or at locations throughout the state and comment in four ways:

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Weems Named Health Director of Coastal Health District


February 21, 2013 - Diane Z. Weems, M.D., has been named District Health Director of the Coastal Health District. She replaces W. Douglas Skelton, M.D., who retired in the summer of 2012 after a long and distinguished career in public health.

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Long-Time Camden County Board of Health Member Retires

January 2, 2013 - David L. Rainer has retired from the Camden County Board of Health after 39 years of service. Rainer attended his last meeting in December and was presented a plaque by Camden County Health Department Nurse Manager, Debbie Melton, R.N.

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Coastal Health District Employees Named Healthcare Heroes

December 7, 2012 - Susan Alt, Director of HIV Services for the Coastal Health District, and Cristina Gibson, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for the Coastal Health District, were recently recognized by the Georgia Medical Society (GMS) for their dedication and commitment in their respective areas.

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