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Welcome to the GNR Public Health news section. We are pleased to provide you with the latest press releases, editorials and information from our agency as we seek to keep our community and partners informed.

Saturday appointments available in Snellville
GNR Public Health is open for Saturday appointments at its Centerville Health Center location in Snellville. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Centerville Health Center only. All other health center locations are open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday....

Learn how public health keeps your community healthy, protected, and prepared.
Learn how public health is essential to keeping your community healthy. How much do you know about public health? To test your knowledge, keep reading. What is Public Health? Public health helps keep communities healthy, protected, and prepared by focusing on preventing diseases, promoting healthy...

Georgians Urged Not to Eat Diamond Shruumz Products
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating reports of severe illnesses associated with Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. Diamond Shruumz products may contain harmful and undisclosed...

Georgia DPH Seeks Public Input on the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking public comment on our Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant work plan for the federal fiscal year 2024. The public hearing aims to collect public comments on the proposed work plan and deliverables for this...

Health Department Gifts Diapers to Families With Newborns
GNR Public Health, in partnership with Helping Mamas and Gwinnett County Public Schools Early Learning and School Readiness, is giving away nearly 1,000 boxes containing diapers and other essential baby items to families with newborns enrolling in the Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program...