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Glynn County Health Department

Welcome to the Glynn County Health Department, where our mission is to protect the health of people and their environment wherever in our county they live, work and play. We are committed to helping improve the health of all the citizens of Glynn County by providing a range of public health services including adult and childhood immunizations, STD testing and community outreach. The Glynn County Health Department also has a dedicated clinic to serve the needs of those living with HIV/AIDS in our county. Our STD tests include chlamydia testing, syphilis testing, gonorrhea testing and HIV testing. We also provide STD treatment. Our clinic provides pap smears and family planning including birth control and pregnancy testing. We are proud to be an integral part of the Glynn County community and strive every day to help our citizens live healthier.

Glynn County Health Clinics and Offices

Glynn County Health Department
2747 4th Street
Brunswick, GA 31520
Phone:(912) 264-3961
Fax:(912) 265-8837

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (except for state holidays)
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Glynn County Environmental Health
1725 Reynolds Street
Harold Pate Building, #116
Brunswick, GA 31520
Phone: (912) 279-2940
Fax: (912) 267-4879

*Important Note for Food Service Establishments:
As of December 1, 2009, every restaurant in the state of Georgia is required to have at least one certified food safety manager on staff. If you would like to take the Certified Food Safety Managers class, please call 912-279-2940 for more information about the class and to register. If you need to re-certify, call to make an appointment to take the test online.		 newglynneh.jpg reynoldsmap.jpg

Glynn CARE Center
1716 Ellis Street
Brunswick, GA 31520
Phone: (912) 264-3236
Fax: (912) 264-0813

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (except for state holidays)
Free HIV testing is available as a walk-in service.
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Glynn County Health Department Nurse Manager Featured on Jax TV Station Karen Mikell, R.N., Nurse Manager at the Glynn County Health Department, was recently featured on First Coast News in Jacksonville. The story centers around structural heart disease and new ways in which it can be treated. See Karen's story here (starts at the 1:30 mark) http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=1539160260001
Glynn County Health Department Information
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Coastal Health District Director of Nursing Presents Findings on HPV at National Institutes of Health

May 16, 2012 - Betty Dixon, Nursing and Clinical Director for the Coastal Health District, recently returned from the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, where she presented findings on the administration of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine by Georgia physicians. Dixon's work was selected to be part of the 21st Annual U.S. Public Health service Nursing Recognition Day sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Health Department Emphasizes Protecting Against the Spread of Viruses

February 16, 2012 - Glynn County Health Department officials are encouraging residents to take precautions against the spread of viruses that are common this time of year. Norovirus is one such illness that is highly contagious and often causes vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain. The best protection against norovirus and other viruses is hand-washing and keeping common surfaces clean and sanitized.

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Nature's Own Butterbread Pulled of Shelves in Some Southeast Georgia Counties

December 5, 2011 - Nature's Own Butterbread is being pulled off store shelves in some Florida and southeast Georgia counties including Camden, Glynn, Long, and McIntosh, because the bread may contain small flakes of aluminum. Click here for complete information.

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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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World AIDS Day Events Scheduled in Glynn County Including Free, Confidential HIV Testing

November 16, 2011 - The Glynn County CARE Center, a Coastal Health District program center for expanded HIV services, will offer free and confidential HIV testing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29, at the Walgreens located at 4575 Altama Avenue in Brunswick in commemoration of World AIDS Day. No appointment is necessary. Testing will be done without the use of a needle and results will be available in about 20 minutes. All testing will be completely confidential. A follow-up visit will be scheduled for anyone who tests positive and counseling will be made available to those individuals.

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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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Glynn County Health Department to Hold Smoking Cessation Class

October 20, 2011 - The Glynn County Health Department will hold a series of Freshstart smoking cessation classes beginning December 6. Pre-registration is required. Call 912-279-3350 for more information.

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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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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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