Greene County Health Department

Greene County Health Department Providing free or low-cost public health services for Greene County, Georgia.

Information on location can be found by clicking "About" or by visiting NortheastHealthDistrict.org If you are looking for more information about the Greene County Health Department, please visit http://www.publichealthathens.com/. The Greene County Health Department provides:
-Childhood and school required immunizations
-Adult immunizations
-Family Planning/Birth Control
-Women’s Health Services for uninsured women- including breast and cervical cancer screening
-Cardiovascular disease screening- weight, cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, lipid profile
-Blood draws for complete blood profile, lipid profile
-Referral to Babies Can’t Wait- Early Intervention- services for high risk babies, home visits for moms and babies
-Children’s First- High risk infant follow- up for children with social, developmental, or medical needs
-Referral to Children’s Medical Services
-Tuberculosis testing and treatment
-Sexually disease testing and treatment
-HIV testing and treatment
-WIC- Women’s, Infant’s, and Children supplemental food program
-BreasTest & More- Breast and Cervical Cancer screening for women over 40
-Language line services
-Abnormal PAP follow-up, colposcopy services
-School Health- audits, hearing, dental, and vision screenings, scoliosis screening, flu shots
-Environmental Health- septic tank permits, restaurant inspections, and water samples from wells
-Food-borne outbreak epidemiology
-Investigation of infectious disease outbreaks
-Health data analysis and community health planning
-Community health education

Spring is in the air, and kids are starting to play outside.Could the kids be exposed to lead in the dirt?Protect young ...
04/13/2026

Spring is in the air, and kids are starting to play outside.
Could the kids be exposed to lead in the dirt?

Protect young children from possible lead exposure in soil by:
• ensuring children do not eat soil or put soil into their mouths
• removing shoes in the house to limit soil from being brought in
• limit exposure to bare soil - use sandboxes (and cover when not in use)
• cover bare soil with grass or mulch
• testing the soil to determine if it is safe

For more information on lead exposure: https://www.cdc.gov/lead-prevention/about/index.html

UGA Cooperative Extension provides cost-effective soil testing (https://aesl.ces.uga.edu/soil.html) that includes testing for lead.
Contact your county extension office for more information.
https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices.html

This week is National Public Health Week! We are excited to spotlight our Central Supply team!This team consists of Cour...
04/10/2026

This week is National Public Health Week! We are excited to spotlight our Central Supply team!

This team consists of Courtney Buffington, Latonia Gunn and Jamie Stephenson. The Central Supply crew works to obtain medicines, vaccines and supplies for the Northeast Health District. The team also ensures drug compliance, assists with barcode scanning issues and keeps a regular check on inventory across the district’s clinics. Courtney, Latonia and Jamie play a pivotal role in helping the district provide medication and care in all 10 of its counties.

These critical services guarantee our district can serve and treat clients to the best of our ability.

We greatly appreciate Courtney, Latonia and Jamie’s service to Public Health!

This week is National Public Health Week! We are excited to spotlight our dental hygienist, Laura Strickland!Laura works...
04/09/2026

This week is National Public Health Week! We are excited to spotlight our dental hygienist, Laura Strickland!

Laura works to provide dental screenings in schools throughout the Northeast Health District and provides oral health education to students from preschool through fifth grade. Additionally, Laura works with HeadStart students and parents to provide oral health education as well as a free fluoride varnish program for qualifying HeadStart students. Laura participates in local health fairs and teaches about oral health to special needs, elderly and WIC clients while also training district nurses on oral health concerns and conducting oral health screenings at the district’s Specialty Care Clinic.

These critical services provide people in our district with important oral care while also equipping them to maintain good oral hygiene.

We greatly appreciate Laura’s service to Public Health!

Teens are quick to notice a text. Their health deserves even more attention. This Adolescent Immunization Action Week, ...
04/08/2026

Teens are quick to notice a text. Their health deserves even more attention.

This Adolescent Immunization Action Week, talk with your healthcare provider about recommended vaccines so adolescents can focus on learning, growing, and having fun.

Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-schedules/index.html

This is National Public Health Week!READY. Public health is the foundation of strong communities, from clean air and wat...
04/08/2026

This is National Public Health Week!

READY. Public health is the foundation of strong communities, from clean air and water to disease prevention and healthier neighborhoods. We’re getting READY to celebrate the people and systems that help everyone thrive.
SET. Public health works best when communities, organizations and leaders come together to support health for all. We’re SET to keep building a healthier future together.
ACTION. Public health progress happens when we turn ideas into action by supporting policies, programs and partnerships that improve health for everyone. Let’s take ACTION for healthier communities everywhere.

This week is National Public Health Week! We are excited to spotlight one of our environmental health staff members, Phi...
04/07/2026

This week is National Public Health Week! We are excited to spotlight one of our environmental health staff members, Philip Elliott!

Philip is the Northeast Health District’s lead and healthy homes coordinator. Philip oversees any cases of childhood lead poisoning across the district’s 10 counties. His duties include patient outreach, lead inspections, communicating with primary care providers, stakeholder engagement and data management. Philip also attends health fairs to provide information on the dangers of lead poisoning.

These critical services help protect people throughout our district by keeping a check on potential lead-related threats and issues.

We greatly appreciate Philip’s service to Public Health!

HOLIDAY CLOSURE: Friday, April 3ALL Northeast Health District Clinics and Offices will be CLOSED on Friday, April 3 for ...
03/31/2026

HOLIDAY CLOSURE: Friday, April 3

ALL Northeast Health District Clinics and Offices will be CLOSED on Friday, April 3 for a state holiday. Please note that most clinics will close at 2pm on Thursday, April 2nd.

Normal hours will resume on Monday, April 6.

WIC families often ask questions about eating fish when pregnant and breastfeeding. I like to share information from the...
03/30/2026

WIC families often ask questions about eating fish when pregnant and breastfeeding. I like to share information from the FDA about recommending serving sizes of fish based on mercury levels and discuss which types of fish are best to eat. I also enjoy discussing some key nutrients found in fish and how they can be beneficial to health. These nutrients may help to provide benefits in brain health, heart health, and cognitive development for babies during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

My name is Yahaira Cuevas-Nunez, and I have been with WIC for 7 months as a Nutritionist. My favorite tip to discuss wit...
03/29/2026

My name is Yahaira Cuevas-Nunez, and I have been with WIC for 7 months as a Nutritionist. My favorite tip to discuss with my WIC families is the importance of consuming Vitamin C throughout the day to help absorb Iron. Sources of vitamin C such as tomatoes, strawberries, kiwis, and mangos can be paired with various meals and eaten as snacks!

I am Sarah McCarthy, and I have been working with WIC since June 2024.My favorite tip: Eat a rainbow of fruits and veget...
03/28/2026

I am Sarah McCarthy, and I have been working with WIC since June 2024.

My favorite tip: Eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables to give your body many different vitamins and nutrients.

My name is Susannah Christians and I have been a WIC Nutritionist coming up on 6 years this May.Did you know it can take...
03/28/2026

My name is Susannah Christians and I have been a WIC Nutritionist coming up on 6 years this May.

Did you know it can take up to 20 times of tasting a food before a child eats it on a regular basis? Picky eating is a common concern for a lot of parents when their child hits the toddler stage. During this stage, your toddler is developing preferences for specific foods and usually vegetables are at the bottom of that list. Don’t give up just yet!

Smoothies are a great way to incorporate all those “yucky, green vegetables” into their diet while being hidden underneath those yummy, sweet fruits. Here’s a recipe idea to try today!

- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 small banana (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup favorite fruit (fresh or frozen) such as berries, apples, kiwi, mango
- ½ cup vegetables (fresh or frozen) such as kale, spinach, frozen riced cauliflower, sweet potatoes or butternut squash

Blend until smooth, additional liquid can be added if it’s too thick!
Optional add – ins: 1 tablespoon nut butter or Greek yogurt for added protein, 2 tablespoons avocado for an added creamy texture!

**Hint: these items can be purchased with your WIC benefits today!

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1031 Apalachee Avenue
Greensboro, GA
30642

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 2pm

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+17064537561

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