Health Centers have reopened for all services
Buford, Lawrenceville, Newton, Norcross, Rockdale and Lawrenceville health centers have reopened for all services with some changes. Days and hours of operation are from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Health Department thanks you for your patience during our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While some health centers were temporarily closed, our […]
Health Centers on Modified Schedule
Until further notice, all Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Centers will operate on the following schedule: 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.
Gwinnett Community Health Improvement Plan – Town Hall
CALLING ALL RESIDENTS INTERESTED IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITY! Thursday, March 12, 2020 4 – 7 PM (Drop in at any time!) Rhodes Jordan Park Community Center 100 E Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Become change makers, community champions, and engaged citizens. Meet with community partners and services organizations. Refreshments will be provided. Raffle prizes available. […]
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Get tested for free. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) is February 7. NBHAAD is a day to increase awareness about HIV among blacks/African Americans and encourage people to get involved in prevention efforts, get tested, and get treatment if they have HIV. HIV testing is free at each of our health centers. Find a […]
Each health center will be closed for one day in January in addition to state holidays
In January, each health center will close for one day to participate in employee training in addition to being closed for News Year’s Day and Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday. Our health centers will be closed on the following days: State Holidays All locations are closed. New Year’s Eve Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 All locations […]
Holiday Hours – 2019
The Health Department wishes you and your family a happy holiday season! All locations will be closed: Friday, December 20 Tuesday, December 24 Wednesday, December 25 Tuesday, December 31 – All locations closing at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 1 Between Monday, December 23 and Friday, January 3 all health centers will be open (excluding […]
Prepare for Sneaky Winter Hazards
In late January 2014, snow and ice paralyzed north and central Georgia, leaving thousands of motorists stranded in their cars. If you get stuck in your car or home this winter, are you prepared? That’s the question we are asking our community this week during Georgia’s Winter Weather Preparedness Week December 2 – 6. Learn […]
It’s Not Too Late to Get Vaccinated Against the Flu!
It’s that time of year again — flu season. As family and friends are gathering for the holidays, flu activity is increasing. Get a flu vaccine now if you have not gotten vaccinated yet this season. There are many reasons to get a flu vaccine. Flu vaccination can reduce your risk of flu illness, doctors’ […]
One Shot to Skip the Flu
Get your flu shot today at your closest location! Flu season has started, and Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments is ready to vaccinate residents and businesses. We are kicking off our campaign to fight flu this year: “One Shot to Skip the Flu.” CDC and the Health Department recommend everyone age six months […]
Early Detection is the Best Protection!
Although Breast Cancer is leveling out in the United States, a closer look at the state of Georgia shows that breast cancer is still relatively higher than the U.S. rates and Georgia has an increased number of deaths from breast cancer. Given the number of breast cancer screening methods available (e.g., self-examination, clinical breast exam, […]