The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency in preventing disease, injury and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters from a health perspective. DPH's main functions include:

• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

• Maternal and Child Health

• Infectious Disease and Immunization

• Environmental Health • Epidemiology

• Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Emergency Medical Services, Pharmacy

• Nursing, Volunteer Health Care

• The Office of Health Equity

• Vital Records

• The State Public Health Laboratory

Please contact the Georgia Department of Public Health at 404-657-2700 or visit their website (link below).

Also, the Fulton County Board of Health is a great source of information. They promote, protect and assure the health and wellness of the people of Fulton County. Please contact the Fulton County Board of Health at 770-520-7500 or visit their website (link below).

Georgia Department of Public Health

Fulton County Board of Health