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

Staying up to date on vaccines is important for people with COPD. Having COPD can put you at increased risk for complica...
11/28/2025

Staying up to date on vaccines is important for people with COPD. Having COPD can put you at increased risk for complications from certain vaccine preventable diseases. Talk to your healthcare provider about what vaccines you may need if you have COPD. For a list of recommended vaccines for adults visit: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-schedules/adult-easyread.html

Don't let foodborne illness ("food poisoning") ruin your holidays. As we gather together with family and friends, rememb...
11/25/2025

Don't let foodborne illness ("food poisoning") ruin your holidays. As we gather together with family and friends, remember to keep food safety in mind so that all you have to remember is the good food and fun times. Remember to CLEAN, SEPARATE, COOK & CHILL!

Clean: Wash Hands, Utensils, and Surfaces Often;

Separate: Don’t Cross Contaminate, keep cooked and raw foods apart;

Cook: Heat to the Right Temperature;

Chill: Refrigerate and Freeze within 2 hours.

For more info: https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety

Currently, the Northeast Health District WIC Office is seeking a Nutritionist to provide clinical coverage at the Clarke...
11/25/2025

Currently, the Northeast Health District WIC Office is seeking a Nutritionist to provide clinical coverage at the Clarke County Health Department. Under general supervision, plans and conducts service or nutritional programs to promote family health and control of obesity. Provides health education, nutritional assessment, breastfeeding education and counseling to individuals, groups, or the public consistent with United States Department of Agriculture WIC Program policies and procedures. Serves as a resource for referral to family planning and immunization as well as other appropriate Health Department and community programs and services.

A typical work week consists of one 10-hour day, three 8-hour days, and a 6-hour day on Friday.

Annual salary $42,700, plus generous benefits including 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans.

For additional details and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/georgiadph/jobs/5148951/nutritionist-clarke

Diabetes impacts your entire body. From your brain to your feet. High blood sugars can damage your blood vessels, leadin...
11/24/2025

Diabetes impacts your entire body. From your brain to your feet. High blood sugars can damage your blood vessels, leading to strokes, heart attacks, kidney failure, nerve damage and even amputations. Controlling your blood sugars can help prevent these complications.

To learn more about managing your diabetes: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes

The designated Public Health Analyst (PHA) will assist with the development and implementation of local/district opioid,...
11/24/2025

The designated Public Health Analyst (PHA) will assist with the development and implementation of local/district opioid, stimulant, and polysubstance overdose prevention, and response strategies, including enrollment facilitation of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Overdose Detention Mapping Application Program (ODMAP). The role requires the ability to deliver well-structured, engaging trainings and presentations to various audiences. This position will represent the Northeast Health District Opioid Prevention Program through meetings, conference calls, email exchanges, and will work to close the gap between local law enforcement and state public health.

Annual Salary $45,000 plus generous benefits include 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans.

For additional details and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/georgiadph/jobs/5142026/opioid-support-analyst

HOLIDAY CLOSUREThursday & Friday, November 27 & 28All Northeast Health District health department clinics and offices wi...
11/24/2025

HOLIDAY CLOSURE
Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28

All Northeast Health District health department clinics and offices will be CLOSED on Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Please note: Health Department clinics will CLOSE at 2pm on Wednesday, November 26 due being closed on Friday.

WIC BREASTFEEDING CLASSES & EVENTSNovember & December 2025WIC has numerous breastfeeding classes, groups and events over...
11/24/2025

WIC BREASTFEEDING CLASSES & EVENTS
November & December 2025

WIC has numerous breastfeeding classes, groups and events over the next couple of months, including a few virtual options.

Please take a look at the attached calendar.

Women's Wellness Wednesday - Drawing WinnerThank you to everyone who participated in our Women's Wellness Wednesdays dur...
11/21/2025

Women's Wellness Wednesday - Drawing Winner

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Women's Wellness Wednesdays during the month of October. Everyone who received service was entered into a drawing for a Wellness Bag that included a robe, slippers, blanket, lavender candle, bath salts and lotion and more - along with gift card to a local boutique.

Pictured is Kailey Hunter who is representing her mother, who was the winner of the drawing. Congratulations!

The Greene County Health Department has many services that are available to everyone. Please visit our website to learn more: https://northeasthealthdistrict.org/

Smoking is the most common cause of COPD, but not everyone who has COPD has smoked. Did you know that 80% of people with...
11/21/2025

Smoking is the most common cause of COPD, but not everyone who has COPD has smoked. Did you know that 80% of people with COPD who have never smoked are women? Learn more about COPD from Breathe Better: https://copd.nhlbi.nih.gov/

For FREE help in quitting smoking, contact the Georgia To***co Quit Line:

Call: (877) 270-STOP (877-270-7867) | Español: (877) 2NO-FUME (877-266-3863)

Text: READY to 34191| Español Text: LISTO to 34191

WIC PEER COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR!Jane AlmandCongratulations to Jane Almand for being chosen by her peers as the peer couns...
11/21/2025

WIC PEER COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR!
Jane Almand

Congratulations to Jane Almand for being chosen by her peers as the peer counselor of the year for 2025! Jane provides breastfeeding peer counseling to WIC participants in Clarke, Oconee and Oglethorpe counties.

11/21/2025

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Address

1031 Apalachee Avenue
Greensboro, GA
30642

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+17064537561

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