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.
Special Needs Registry
The Coastal Empire has been lucky when it comes to hurricanes; however, most experts agree that it's only a matter of time before the Georgia coast gets hit by a major storm. The 2010 hurricane season is expected to be very active and the time to prepare is now, especially if you have special medical needs and may require assistance during an evacuation.
Current News
Glynn Co. Hosts Back to School Immunization Roundup
July 26, 2010 - The Glynn County Health Department will be hosting a Back to School Immunization Roundup on Saturday, August 7, 2010 from 8 AM to 4 PM. This is a special time for working parents, and no appointment is necessary.
Coastal Health District Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week
July 22, 2010 - The Coastal Health District Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Breastfeeding Program will celebrate World Breastfeeding Week by holding picnics at several locations throughout the District during the first week of August. There will be games, face painting, door prizes and more at each of the events. In addition, all participants in the WIC program who are pregnant or breastfeeding will receive goodie bags.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy Program Launches in Coastal Health District Counties
July 19, 2010 - Tobacco users in Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh counties who are 18 and older, uninsured and want to quit will now have help. The Georgia Department of Community Health has launched a Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) program in an effort to reduce tobacco use among citizens in the Coastal Health District.
Let's Dance, Savannah! Slated for July 24 at Savannah Mall
July 13, 2010 - It's time for Coastal Empire residents to get up and get moving during "Let's Dance, Savannah!" The third annual event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Savannah Mall's Center Court. The day of free dance demonstrations and classes is being offered to encourage dancing as a legitimate form of exercise and to teach people about the importance of cardiovascular health.
Effingham County Health Department Schedules MAPP Meeting; Public Invited to Attend
July 8, 2010 - Effingham County Health Department officials have scheduled a public forum to gather input on health-related challenges facing Effingham County. The forum will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 12, at Effingham Hospital on Highway 119 in Springfield.
