The Coastal Health District serves Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long and McIntosh counties in the state of Georgia. Its mission is to assure conditions in which people can be healthy and to provide leadership in the prevention of disease and injury.
Combating Depression
The holidays are over and it’s back to the grind. That alone has many people feeling a little blue. But sometimes those feelings of sadness and distress can mean more than just a temporary case of the blues. In fact, one in four adults suffer from some kind of diagnosable mental disorder.
Current News
Health Department Lifts Jekyll Swimming Advisories
December 31, 2008— The Glynn County Health Department has lifted the advisories for the North Beach at Dexter Lane (from the old North picnic area to Brice Lane) and St. Andrews Beach (from Macy Lane to St. Andrews picnic area) on Jekyll Island.
Swimming Advisories Issued for Jekyll Beaches
December 23, 2008— The North Beach at Dexter Lane (from the old North picnic area to Brice Lane) and St. Andrews Beach (from Macy Lane to St. Andrews picnic area) on Jekyll Island have both been placed under advisory by the Glynn County Health Department.
Hearing Aid Funds Available for Infants and Children
December 23, 2008— The Coastal Health District’s Universal Newborn Hearing and Screening Initiative (UNHSI) now has funds available for the purchase of hearing aid devices for infants and children that meet certain qualifications. The Coastal Health District is comprised of Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh Counties.
Health Department Forced to Cut Back Services
December 2, 2008 – The Chatham County Health Department is facing budget cuts of almost $1 million resulting in a loss of vital community services. The decrease in revenue is a result of budget cuts at the state level.
McIntosh Co. Health Department to Host Diabetes Workshop
November 4, 2008–– The McIntosh County Health Department will hold a diabetes wellness workshop from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, at the Community Senior Center on Hwy. 57 in Eulonia. Both diabetics and those interested in learning more about diabetes are invited to attend the free event.
