Author Archives: Michele Kehler

Free Heart Health Program

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Georgia and in the U.S., and Georgia ranks seventh in the …

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Georgia is vaccinating individuals 12 and over

Beginning Tuesday, May 12, 2021, everyone 12 and over is eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. Currently, Pfizer is the only COVID …

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COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expands

On March 23, Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Public Health announced the state will expand its vaccine …

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Diabetes Awareness Day is March 23. Understand your risk.

This year Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments along with our partner, Diabetes You Can Win Foundation Inc., is …

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We’re empowering women to live healthier lives!

Join us on March 24 from 3-4 p.m. to discuss the significance of women’s health. Prevention Starts with Me is …

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Vaccine Eligibility Expands March 15

On March 10, the Georgia Department of Public Health and Governor Brian Kemp announced the state will expand its vaccine …

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Vaccine eligibility expands March 8

In a press conference February 25, Governor Brian Kemp announced that Pre-K and DECAL (Georgia Department of Early Childcare and …

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Let’s Stop HIV Together

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is Sunday, February 7. Black people make up 13% of the population in the United …

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observance Jan 18

The Health Department will be closed for regular health center and district office services on Monday, January 18 to observe …

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COVID-19 Vaccination Phase 1A Expanded

Appointments are available online for individuals in Phase 1A. On December 30, Governor Brian Kemp and Commissioner Kathleen Toomey announced …

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