Public Health Week Day 2: Health Center Services

Have you ever visited your local Health Department?  Do you know what type of services we provide at our locations?  Each center in Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale Counties provide a number of health care services for individuals in our community.  Here are just a few:

Shots (Immunizations):  All children in Georgia schools need to have a Certificate of Immunization.  The Health Department offers all the shots your child needs to enroll in school.  And keep them up-to-date by checking the Immunization Schedule here.

Shots (Immunizations) for Adults:  Staying up-to-date on shots is important for adults, too.  Through immunization adults can ward off illnesses that were once accepted as inevitable.  Check here to see the adult vaccines that are recommended based on your age and risk level.

Travel Immunizations and Consultation:  Planning a trip abroad?  Check with the Health Department for information on any immunizations you may need before leaving.  In addition to providing immunizations, we also offer counseling on the major health risks you may encounter while you travel abroad along with information on how to protect yourself. This includes up-to-date discussion of current health concerns plus, current U. S. Department of State advisories.

Child health checks/school screenings:  Children entering Georgia Public Schools must receive hearing and vision examinations and be issued certificates of completion.  We provide age appropriate hearing, vision and dental screenings for children at all of our Health Centers.   We also provide well child checkups and medical care at no charge for PeachCare members under 19 and Medicaid members under 21.

Women’s Health:  Our Women’s Health program provides eligible women (low income and uninsured) with cancer screenings, along with follow-up and referral if necessary.  Check our Cancer Screening page for additional information.