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Effingham County Health Department

Welcome to the Effingham County Health Department where we work every day to improve the health of those living in one of the fastest-growing counties in Georgia. At the Effingham County Health Department we are dedicated to providing public health services ranging from adult and childhood immunizations to lead screening and the Women, Infants, Children (WIC) nutrition program. Our clinic provides family planning services including birth control, pregnancy testing and pap smears. Our STD testing services include chlamydia testing, syphilis testing, gonorrhea testing and HIV testing. We also provide STD treatment options. We are proud to be a part of the Effingham community and to serve our friends, families, and neighbors.

Effingham County Health Clinics and Offices

Effingham County Health Department






802 Hwy. 119 South
P.O. Box 350
Springfield, GA 31329
Phone:(912) 754-6484
Fax:(912) 754-7623
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
For appointments call (912) 754-6484
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802 Hwy. 119 South
Springfield, GA 31329
Phone: (912) 754-6850
Fax:(912) 754-0078

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Effingham County Health Department Information
Local Health News

Coastal Health District Raises Heart Attack Awareness by Hosting Let's Dance, Savannah: Don't Miss a Beat!

January 27, 2012 - The Coastal Health District will host two events next month as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health "Make the Call. Don't Miss a Beat." campaign to promote heart attack awareness. The first Let's Dance, Savannah: Don't Miss a Beat! event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, at Savannah Mall's Center Court and the second event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, at Oglethorpe Mall.

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Give Kids a Boost Event Scheduled for Effingham County

January 6, 2012 - The Effingham County Health Department and Georgia State Patrol will hold a Give Kids a Boost community event from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, in the parking lot of Lowe's located on Highway 21 South in Rincon. Booster seats will be given, at no cost, to income-eligible participants including those enrolled in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, PeachCare, or Medicaid, who can provide proof of eligibility. A limited number of booster seats will be available and children in need of seats must accompany parents. Parents who already have car seats are also encouraged to stop by the event to have their seats checked for proper installation.

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Health Department Offers Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccine Free of Charge

December 19, 2011 - The Effingham County Health Department is currently offering Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) vaccine at no charge. The limited amount of no-cost vaccine will be given at the health department located on 802 Hwy. 119 South in Springfield on a walk-in basis from 8 a.m. to 11 am and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, through the month of January only. Tdap vaccine will be available after January at regular cost. The Tdap vaccine is recommended for adolescents ages 11-19 and adults.

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Ocean Spray Voluntarily Recalls Some Craisins Products

November 29, 2011 - Ocean Spray today announced it has taken the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling certain production lots of its Original Flavor Craisins Dried Cranberries product in 5-ounce, 10-ounce and 48-ounce packages as well as bulk sweetened dried cranberries in 10-pound packages due to the possible presence of very small hair-like metal fragments that are unlikely to cause consumer injury. To date, the company has not received any reports of consumer complaints relating to this recall. For more details on this recall, click here.

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Smuckers Issues Limited Voluntary Recall on Some Natural Peanut Butter Chunky Products

The J.M. Smucker Company today announced a limited voluntary recall on two specific Best-If-Used-By dates of 16 oz. Smucker's® Natural Peanut Butter Chunky because it may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

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Coastal Health District to Offer Free HIV Testing on World AIDS Day

October 31, 2011 - The Coastal Health District, in conjunction with the Georgia AIDS Coalition, will offer free HIV testing on World AIDS Day, Thursday, December 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Forsyth Park in Savannah. All testing will be done without the use of needles and results, available within 20 minutes, will be kept confidential. A candlelight vigil will be held at 6 p.m.

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Department Of Public Health Invites Public Comment on Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant

October 25, 2011 - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) launched its public comment period for the Preventive Health and Health Services (PHHS) Block Grant application for Federal Fiscal Year 2012 (FFY12). All residents of Georgia are invited to participate by submitting comments during the public comment period. The PHHS Block Grant has been proposed for elimination from the Federal Fiscal Year 2012 budget. However, the Department is preparing a FFY12 application in case funding is restored by Congress during the federal appropriations process.

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Kroger Recalls Private Selection Extreme Moose Tracks Ice Cream

October 13, 2011 - Kroger is recalling Private Selection Extreme Moose Tracks ice cream sold in 10 states, including Georgia, because it may contain peanuts not mentioned on the label. The recall involves only 16-ounce pints of the product with a sell-by date of June 18, 2012 and the UPC code 11110 52909. Kroger Co. says shoppers should return the product to supermarkets for a refund or replacement.

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Effingham County Drive-Through Flu Vaccination Clinic Friday, Oct. 14

October 12, 2011 - The Effingham County Health Department will hold a drive-through flu vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, October 14, at the Effingham County Annex on Hwy. 119 South in Springfield. Flu vaccine will be available for $25. Medicare, Medicaid, and cash will be accepted. To download and complete the flu vaccine consent form prior to the clinic, click here.

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Kraft Foods Voluntarily Recalls Three Varieties of Velveeta Shells & Cheese

October 7, 2011 - Kraft Foods has voluntarily recalled three varieties of Velveeta Shells & Cheese microwaveable cups with limited "best when used by" dates as a precaution due to the possible presence of small, thin wire bristle pieces. Click here for complete recall information.

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