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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 Board of Health Meetings
Glynn County Board of Health meetings are held at 12 p.m. at the Glynn County Health Dept. located at 2747 Fourth Street in Brunswick.

The following meetings have been scheduled for 2012 and 2013:
Friday, Dec. 14, 2012
Friday, March 8, 2013
Friday, June 14, 2013
Friday Sept. 13, 2013
Friday, Dec. 13, 2013


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
Ste. 105
Brunswick, GA 31520
Phone: (912) 279-2940
Fax: (912) 267-4879

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Glynn CARE Center
2747 4th 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 Dept. to Host Baby and Child Expo May 11


May 7, 2013 - The Glynn County Health Department and Glynn Place Mall will hold Baby and Child Fest 2013, a pregnancy and child expo, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Glynn Place Mall in Brunswick on Saturday, May 11. The expo is free, family friendly, and open to the public.

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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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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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Health Department Suggests Precautions against 'stomach flu' virus

October 9, 2012 - As a result of an increased number of complaints from the general public regarding "stomach flu," Environmental Health officials at the Glynn County Health Department advise residents to protect themselves from a very contagious illness known as norovirus. You can get norovirus from an infected person, contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces. Symptoms of norovirus infection usually include diarrhea, throwing up, nausea, and stomach cramping.

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State Confirms First Case of West Nile Virus in Coastal Health District

October 3, 2012 - The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed a human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in a 48-year-old Bryan County man.

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Mikell Named Administrator of Glynn County Health Department

September 27, 2012 - Karen Mikell, R.N., has been named Administrator of the Glynn County Health Department. Mikell, who has served as Nurse Manager at the health department since 2005, replaces Tom Metz who retired earlier in the summer.

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