DPH Confirms Additional Measles Cases in Georgia
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed three additional measles cases associated with the measles case confirmed August 18, for a total of 8 cases associated with the current outbreak. This outbreak is associated with a daycare setting...
Boots on the Ground Event Supports Mothers and Families
The Fulton County Board of Health welcomed mothers and families to its Boots on the Ground Breastfeeding Awareness event. Attendees enjoyed food, laughter, and giveaways, including bassinets, as well as information on valuable resources from community vendors. Thank...
DPH Confirms Four Additional Measles Cases in Georgia
ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed four additional cases of measles. These cases are close contacts of the measles case confirmed last week. This outbreak is associated with a daycare setting in the metro Atlanta area; the children...
DPH Confirms Measles Case in Georgia
MMR Vaccine is Safe and Effective in Preventing Measles ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated resident of metro Atlanta. At this time, there is no known travel history or exposure to someone infected with...
Fulton County Board of Health working hard in the fight against HIV
One of the top priorities for the Fulton County Board of Health is preventing HIV, as Atlanta remains one of the hardest-hit cities in the fight against the virus. According to a 2024 study, metro Atlanta had the third-highest rate of new HIV diagnoses in the U.S. in...
Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis to Host Men’s Health Tailgate
Your Health is the real MVP. That’s the message from Fulton County District 2 Commissioner Bob Ellis, as he invites men across North Fulton to join him for the Men’s Health Tailgate on Thursday, August 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the Men’s Health Tailgate, Emory’s...
Fulton County Board of Health hosts support group during National Breastfeeding Month
August is National Breastfeeding Month! It’s a time used to highlight the importance and the benefits of breastfeeding. The Fulton County Board of Health’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program provides resources to help women learn about breastfeeding and...
Fulton County Board of Health hosts event to honor women
ATLANTA - The Fulton County Board of Health’s Community Outreach Department held a women’s empowerment event to honor the special ladies in our lives. “Women’s Empowerment Day” was held Tuesday, July 28 at our Oak Hill location. The goal was to honor women,...
City of Atlanta partners with Fulton County Board of Health on “Make Atlanta Your Own Gym” Campaign
ATLANTA, GA - The City of Atlanta, in partnership with the Fulton County Board of Health and a growing network of healthcare, academic, and community organizations, proudly announces the launch of Make Atlanta Your Own Gym (MAYOG), a citywide physical activity...
Fulton County Environmental Health Deputy Director discusses West Nile virus
It's mosquito season, and with that comes the threat of mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus. Recently, Fulton County Environmental Health Deputy Director Chris Kumnick spoke with Fulton County Government Television about the dangers of West Nile and how...