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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 Board of Health Meetings
Effingham County Board of Health meetings are held at 8 a.m. in the Community Room at the Effingham Hospital located at 459 Hwy. 119 South in Springfield*. (Board of Health meetings on Feb. 14 and May 9 will be held at the health department located at 802 Hwy. 119 S. in Springfield).

The following meetings have been scheduled for 2013:
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013* (held at health dept.)
Thursday, May 9, 2013* (held at health dept.)
Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013
Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013

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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Effingham County Environmental Health
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 Nurse Manager Receives State Award


May 15, 2013 - Effingham County Health Department Nurse Manager, Cindy Grovenstein, R.N., has been named recipient of the Maggie Kline Nursing Award by the Georgia Public Health Association (GPHA). Grovenstein was presented with the award at GPHA's 84th annual meeting and conference held recently in Atlanta.

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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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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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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 Effingham County


January 28, 2013 - A raccoon that got into an altercation with a family dog in Guyton has tested positive for rabies and as a result, Effingham County Health Department officials remind residents to get all pets vaccinated. The dog was slightly behind on its rabies vaccination at the time of exposure to the raccoon but has received a rabies booster and will be under strict isolation for six months in accordance with the Georgia Rabies Control Manual.

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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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World AIDS Day Events Slated for December 1 in Chatham and Glynn Counties

November 19, 2012 - Health department CARE Center HIV Prevention and Education programs in Chatham and Glynn counties, in conjunction with a host of community partners, will hold World AIDS Day programs on Saturday, December 1. Programs in both counties are free and open to the public.

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Free, Walk-in HIV Testing Offered at Health Department on Eisenhower Dr. in Savannah

November 5, 2012 - The Chatham County Health Department at 1395 Eisenhower Drive* is now offering HIV testing at no cost from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. No appointment is needed and test results will be available in 15 to 20 minutes. A follow-up visit, along with counseling, will be scheduled for anyone testing positive. *(Services are not limited to those living in Chatham County).

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