The 2011-2012 flu season is here and your best shot at avoiding the flu is to get vaccinated. Flu seasons are unpredictable which is why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone six months and older get vaccinated against the flu. The 2011-2012 flu vaccine will protect against three strains of influenza virus: influenza A H3N2, influenza B virus, and 2009 H1N1. Read More
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
The Coastal Health District wants to help you and your family be the healthiest Georgians you can be. In this section you will find information, strategies and tracking devises to help you develop a health plan, stick to it, and record your progress. Read More
Birth control, also called contraception, is available at your local county health department. Your confidentiality is protected. Read More
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 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
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
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases and has the ability to damage a woman's reproductive organs. Learn about chlamydia symptoms, chlamydia testing and treatments. Read More
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
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
The goal of the Coastal Health District dental program is to provide preventive dental care to children who have no other way of accessing dental services. Read More
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
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
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 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
The Coastal Health District's Epidemiology team tracks infectious and chronic diseases to protect the community from exisitng and emerging health conditions. Read More
Family planning helps you control when a pregnancy happens, so you can have children when you're ready - and avoid pregnancy if you're not. In addition to birth control services, we can also treat sexually transmitted diseases - or more importantly, keep you from getting them at all. Read More
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease that can be harmful to your health if not treated early. Learn more about the signs, symptoms and treatment options for this STD. Read More
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
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
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
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
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
Pap Smears are essential for women to maintain their health. Learn more about the procedure and clinics close to you. Read More
Pregnancy Tests detect hormones that are only present when a woman is pregnant. Learn more about how pregnancy testing works and where testing is available. Read More
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
STD testing and treatment, as well as FDA-approved contraception, are available at your local health department in the cities of Pembroke, Richmond Hill, Savannah, Springfield, Hinesville, Ludowici, Darien, Brunswick and St. Mary's and the following counties: Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty,... Read More
Syphilis is a common sexually transmitted disease. Learn more about the signs & symptoms, testing and treatment options for syphilis. Read More
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 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
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
