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McIntosh County Health Department

Welcome to the McIntosh County Health Department where we are dedicated to helping improve the health of all of the citizens in our county. Centrally located in Townsend, our health department provides preventive health services such as adult and childhood immunizations, health checks for children and family planning services. We also provide STD testing and STD treatment including gonorrhea testing, chlamydia testing, syphilis testing and HIV testing. We perform pap smears and provide family planning services that include birth control and pregnancy testing. Our friendly and knowledgeable health department staff strives to provide quality public health services every day. McIntosh County is rich in history and we are proud to be a part of this growing community.

McIntosh County Board of Health Meetings
McIntosh County Board of Health meetings are held at 8:30 a.m. at the McIntosh County Health Dept. located at 1335 Hwy. 57 in Townsend.

The following meetings have been scheduled for 2012 and 2013:

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013

McIntosh County Health Clinic and Environmental Health Office

1335 GA Highway 57
Townsend, GA 31331
Phone: (912) 832-5473
Fax: (912) 832-5509

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 231
Townsend, GA 31331

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

 

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McIntosh County Health Department Joins with Partners to Offer Breast Exams & Mammograms

The McIntosh County Health Department, the Southeast Georgia Health System (SGHS), 

The McIntosh County Health Dept., Southeast Georgia Health System, Susan G. Komen for the Cure Coastal Georgia Affiliate, and the American Cancer Society recently teamed up to offer clinical breast exams and mammograms at no cost for women who qualified. The event took place in the parking lot of the Piggly Wiggly in Darien utilizing the SGHS mobile mammography van. Women who participated also received a pink carnation, breast care goody bag, and the chance to win a door prize.

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McIntosh Co. Health Dept. and Coastal Health District Participate in Health Fair

Representatives from the McIntosh County Health Department and the Coastal Health District took part in a community health fair held at McIntosh County Academy. Several community agencies and organizations were on hand to let residents know what services they offer. Public health was well represented and provided information on health department services, smoking cessation services, the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, and environmental health.


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Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in McIntosh County

May 10, 2013 - A raccoon in the Doodle Hill area off Shellman Bluff Road in McIntosh County has tested positive for rabies. Two family pets (dogs) were exposed to the raccoon but up-to-date on rabies vaccinations. The pets will undergo 45-day quarantine as a precaution. There were no known human exposures. McIntosh County Environmental Health officials remind residents to get all pets vaccinated against rabies.

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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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McIntosh County Officials Gather to Discuss Preparedness


March 8, 2013 - Representatives from several agencies and organizations gathered recently at the County's Emergency Operation Center to discuss and share preparedness information specifically as it pertains to residents in McIntosh County.

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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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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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Drive-Through Flu Vaccination Clinic Scheduled in McIntosh County on October 9

September 20, 2012 - What sends 100,000 germs flying through the air at 90 miles per hour? One, uncovered sneeze. And that sneeze could contain the flu virus. That's why McIntosh County Health Department officials encourage everyone to get vaccinated against the flu. The vaccine will be available at the health department beginning Tuesday, September 25. A convenient, drive-through flu vaccination clinic has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the health department located on Hwy. 57 in Townsend.

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