The Coastal Health District of Georgia serves the counties of Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long & McIntosh

Effingham County Health Department

The Coastal Health District is conducting surveillance to monitor for increases in illness reports that could be related to a chemical spill in Effingham County. Click here for more information and a link to an illness surveillance survey.

Welcome to the Effingham County Health Department where we our public health team is dedicated to improving the health of those who live, work, and play in our county by preventing disease and illness, promoting health and well being, and preparing for and responding to disasters.

The Effingham County Health Department offers services including:

If you have questions about any of our services, please don’t hesitate to call us at the numbers listed below.


Effingham County Health Clinics and Offices

Health Department

802 Hwy. 119 South
P.O. Box 350
Springfield, GA 31329
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Phone: (912) 754-6484
Fax: (912) 754-7623

Health Department Hours of Operation*
Monday – Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.)
Thursday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. (closed from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.)
Friday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
(Please call in advance to get times when specific services are offered).

*The Effingham County Health Department is closed on the last day of every month for staff training.


Environmental Health Office

804 South Laurel Street
Springfield, GA 31329
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Phone: (912) 754-6850
Fax: (912) 754-0078

Environmental Health Hours of Operation

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


The Effingham County Board of Health conducts open meetings at least once a quarter. Visit the Effingham County Board of Health page for meeting dates, times, draft agendas, and a list of board members.


Additional Information:


Hurricane season is June 1 through November 30 but the Hurricane Registry for those with functional, access, or medical needs is open all year long. The Hurricane Registry for those with functional, access, or medical needs is a list maintained by the health department of residents who may need transportation or medical assistance and have no resources such as family members, neighbors, or friends to help them evacuate if a hurricane is threatening. Residents must apply to be on the Registry. Residents who meet criteria and get on the Registry will be evacuated when there is serious threat of a hurricane.

It is important to note that Registry applications will stop being accepted 72 hours prior to the arrival of tropical storm force winds.

To apply, residents can call toll-free, 1-833-CHD-REGISTER (1-833-243-7344). A representative will take some basic information and then your local health department will follow up with you to complete the application.

More information is available on our Hurricane Registry web page.