Adolescent Health and Youth Development Program
The purpose of the Adolescent Health and Youth Development (AHYD) program is to enhance the skills and improve the health status of the Coastal Health Districts' adolescents. Read More
Services Listing A-Z
Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Program
We provide breast and cervical cancer screening to low income, uninsured, or underinsured women. We provide breast exams, pap smears, pelvic exams, and referrals to mammography. Women who are 40 years or older are eligible for the program as well... Read More
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is the most normal and natural way for babies to be nourished, because human milk is designed perfectly for human babies. The Coastal Health District is committed to helping mothers breastfeed their babies because breastfeeding is so important... Read More
Children's Special Services
Without help early in life, children with special needs can fall behind their peers. Children's Special Services oversees a variety of programs designed to identify and address needs early in life so that children can grow to reach their maximum potential. Read More
Coastal Health District Laboratory
From testing beach water for bacteria, to testing the water in your well, the Coastal Health District Laboratory serves the public and the private sector with accuracy and efficiency. Find out how the lab can help you. Read More
Community Care Services Program
The Community Care Services Program (CCSP) is a state Medicaid program administered through the Division of Aging and the Coastal Georgia Area Agency on Aging. CCSP helps people who are elderly and/or functionally impaired to continue living in their homes... Read More
Diabetes Program
Our health departments can detect and help treat diabetes. We provide: Assistance with medications Teach insulin injection Education on how to monitor glucose levels Nutrition and diet counseling Ongoing patient education With diabetes leading to other health problems, we include... Read More
DNA Paternity Testing
The Coastal Health District offers DNA paternity testing at the laboratory inside the Chatham County Health Department. The test costs $450. An oral swab is used to collect the DNA specimen, and can be done at the lab at 1395... Read More
Emergency Medical Services Program
The Coastal Health District's EMS program is responsible for the licensing and regulation of ambulance, medical first responder and neonatal transport services; certifying and re-certifying emergency medical technicians and paramedics; and approving and monitoring EMS training programs. Read More
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness and Public Health go hand in hand. Threats to our health range from Natural Disasters, to Pandemic Flu, to Bioterrorism Attacks. Learn what we are doing and what you need to do to be prepared and protect yourself. Read More
Epidemiology
The Coastal Health District's Epidemiology team tracks infectious and chronic diseases to protect the community from exisitng and emerging health conditions. Read More
Health Check
Health Check is a program which offers free well child check-ups and medical care at no charge for PeachCare members under 19 and Medicaid members under 21. Doctors and nurses will examine the child or teen and give shots against... Read More
HIV/AIDS Services
The Coastal Health District offers HIV testing, as well as comprehensive outpatient primary care and case management to persons with HIV/AIDS. Find out more about how our programs can help you. Read More
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Part of living a healthy life is protecting yourself from disease. Immunizations help reduce absences at work, school and social events, and decrease the spread of illness in the home, workplace and community. The Coastal Health District's various county health departments offer both child and adult immunizations and vaccinations. Read More
Information for Health Professionals
Diseases, trainings, facts and health advisories for our health care partners. Information on the latest health alerts in our area, reporting sources, community health assessments and more. Read More
Lead Testing
Are you concerned your child may have been exposed to lead? Every county health department in the Coastal Health District can provide a lead screening through a simple blood test. If someone has been exposed to lead, we can also help investigate the source and help correct the problem. Read More
Safe Kids Savannah
Visit our website at www.SafeKidsSavannah.org! Safe Kids Savannah is a local coalition of organizations and concerned individuals with the common goal of preventing accidental childhood injuries and deaths. Safe Kids Savannah is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide's network... Read More
School Health
Studies show that student health has a direct impact on student achievement. The Coastal Health District is here to provide technical assistance, training, support, and consultation to school health programs, school nurses, and school districts. Let us be your partner in school health! Read More
STDs and Contraception
STD testing and treatment, as well as FDA-approved contraception, are provided directly by your local health department. Services are offered in every clinic, and your confidentiality is protected. Some of the medical services provided include: - Comprehensive assessment including history... Read More
Tuberculosis (TB) Program
Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB bacteria can attack any part of the body, but usually attacks the lungs. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal. TB is spread through the air... Read More
Vital Records
Vital Records issues birth and death certificates, completion and processing of paternity acknowledgement, delayed birth certificates and amendments and corrections to birth and death records. Read More
Women, Infants and Children's Nutrition Program (WIC)
WIC is a nutrition program that provides nutritious foods, and improved healthcare access for low and moderate-income women and children who are at risk of developing nutrition related health problems. Find out if you might qualify. Read More