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Chatham County Health Department

Welcome to the Chatham County Health Department, where our goal is to serve the more than 250,000 citizens of Chatham County by providing preventive healthcare services. At the Chatham County Health Department we offer adult and childhood immunizations, TB skin testing, STD testing, STD treatment and more. Our STD testing includes syphilis testing, gonorrhea testing, chlamydia testing and HIV testing. Our family planning and women services include pap smears, birth control and pregnancy testing. The Chatham County Health Department has two locations in addition to an Environmental Health office and the Chatham CARE clinic, which is dedicated to the health needs of those living with HIV/AIDS. At the Chatham County Health Department, we look forward to serving you.

Chatham County Board of Health Meetings
Chatham County Board of Health meetings are held at 9 a.m. at the Chatham County Health Dept. located at 1395 Eisenhower Drive in Savannah.

The following meetings have been scheduled for 2013:
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

 

Chatham County Health Clinics and Offices

Eisenhower Clinic

1395 Eisenhower Dr.
Savannah, GA 31406
Phone: 912-356-2441
Fax: 912-356-2868

Hours of operation:
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Midtown Clinic
1602 Drayton St.
Savannah, GA 31416
Phone: 912-356-2441
Fax: 912-356-2868

Hours of operation:
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Environmental Health Department
420 Mall Blvd.
Savannah, GA 31416
Phone: 912-356-2160
Fax: 912-356-2969

Hours of operation:
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Chatham CARE Center
107 B Fahm St.
Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: 912-651-2253
Fax: 912-651-2365

Hours of operation:
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Local Health News

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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Chatham County Health Department to Close for Three Days in Early May


April 16, 2013 - The Chatham County Health Department and Chatham County Environmental Health Division will temporarily suspend services on May 2, 3 and 6 in order to move into the new Martha B. Fay Public Health Center/Chatham County Health Department located between the current health department and the Savannah-Chatham Humane Society.

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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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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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Emergency Planning Forum for Residents with Disabilities Scheduled for April 10

March 5, 2013 - The Chatham County Disability Task Force, a coalition of community organizations created in 2012 to focus on communicating important information before, during, and after emergencies to hard-to-reach populations, will hold an open forum for people with disabilities to learn more about emergency preparedness and planning from local officials from 1 - 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 12391 Mercy Blvd. in Savannah.

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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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Raccoons Test Positive for Rabies in Chatham County


February 7, 2013 - Two raccoons in different areas of Chatham County have tested positive for rabies. One raccoon was trapped by Savannah Chatham Animal Control officers on Skidaway Island after several reports of the animal acting strangely. The raccoon was subsequently tested and found to have the rabies virus. The other raccoon was located in Vernonburg. Three family pets were exposed but up-to-date on rabies vaccinations. The pets will undergo a 45 day quarantine as a precaution. There were no known human exposures.

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Family Dog Tests Positive for Rabies in Liberty County;


February 7, 2013 - A Riceboro couple is undergoing preventive treatment for rabies after both were bitten by the family dog which has tested positive for the virus. The dog, a German Shepherd, was not up-to-date on his rabies vaccination. Liberty County Environmental Health officials remind residents to get all pets vaccinated. It's the law and not only protects the pet but also family members.

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Dance-walk Event Scheduled for Feb. 9 in Savannah


February 6, 2013 - In recognition of American Heart Month, the Coastal Health District's Health Promotion and Disease Prevention branch has scheduled a dance-walk event at 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 9, at Forsyth Park in Savannah. The event will kick-off at the fountain on the north end of the park.

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Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Chatham County


January 3, 2013 - A raccoon in Chatham County has tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was trapped after it got into an altercation with a family dog on the Isle of Hope. The dog is up-to-date on her rabies vaccination. There were no human exposures.

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