The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is closely monitoring the outbreak of 2019-nCoV (coronavirus) occurring in China and regularly coordinating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. DPH has not confirmed any novel coronavirus cases to date, however the situation could change.
DPH is advising healthcare providers statewide to be alert for patients who have traveled from Wuhan, China and present with fever and respiratory symptoms. The Department sent out a detailed medical advisory to healthcare providers on reporting, testing, specimen collection and healthcare infection control recommendations for potential coronavirus cases. Healthcare providers who suspect 2019-nCoV infection in a patient should report them immediately to DPH by calling 1-866-PUB-HLTH (1-866-782-4584).
There currently are two confirmed cases of coronavirus in the United States (Illinois and Washington) and more cases are expected. The CDC says the overall risk of coronavirus to the general public is low, but the best way to prevent infection of any respiratory virus is:
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
For more information about coronavirus, log on to https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html. Guidance for travelers can be found at https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/watch/novel-coronavirus-china.
Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV): Guidance for Clinicians
Georgia is experiencing outbreaks of hepatitis A, a highly-contagious, vaccine-preventable liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV)....
Did you know that the progression of Alzheimer’s disease begins years before symptoms ever show up? Most people with Alzheimer's or related dementia are over 65, but younger onset can begin at age 40.....
During summer getting from point A to point B by car is a necessity for keeping your body temperature cooler. But once the car is off, a potential for danger begins: Forgetting to get your child out of the backseat of your car....
Vaccination is paramount to good health, especially when it comes to highly contagious viral infections, like measles. Measles spreads quickly from person to person through coughing and sneezing....
Kathleen E. Toomey, M.D., M.P.H., was appointed commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health by Governor Brian Kemp in March 2019. As commissioner, Dr. Toomey oversees 159 county health departments in 18 health districts, and various public health programs.
Before her appointment to commissioner, Dr. Toomey served as Director of the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness. She led the department’s transition to become the Fulton County Board of Health and continuing as district health director until December 2018.
An epidemiologist and board-certified family practitioner, Dr. Toomey’s career in public health is long and distinguished, holding key leadership positions with the State of Georgia and both national and international leadership positions with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). She served as the CDC’s Country Director in Botswana. In addition to other leadership positions with the CDC, Dr. Toomey previously served as the Director of the Division of Public Health with the Georgia Department of Human Resources.
Dr. Toomey earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Smith College. As a Fulbright Scholar, she studied indigenous healing practices in Peru. Dr. Toomey earned her M.D. and M.P.H. degrees from Harvard University. In 1985, Dr. Toomey was selected as a Pew Health Policy Research Fellow at the Institute for Health Policy Studies at the University of California, San Francisco. While in San Francisco, she served on committees looking at the initial cases of emergent HIV.
---Vital Records
Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce Records
Certificates, Licenses & Permits
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) State Registry
Immunization Requirements
Health Data: OASIS | Epidemiology
Restaurant Inspections
Georgia WIC
Georgia SHAPE
Regulations/Rule-Making
Careers
---EMS
Medic Profile, License Verification, License Renewal
EMS License Requirements
EMS Forms
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is closely monitoring the outbreak of 2019-nCoV (coronavirus) occurring in China and regularly coordinating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
ATLANTA – If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, do not wait any longer. Flu is widespread throughout Georgia.
ATLANTA – The Board of Public Health will hold its December meeting for the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. Please note the change in location for this meeting only.
