General Information

All services are provided to Cobb and Douglas county residents without regard to age, color, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion or sexual orientation. Fees are income based. We accept Medicaid and Medicare for services.

Services

The Cobb & Douglas Public Health Centers provide personal health services for children, adolescents, and adults. To make an appointment or for more information about our services, call the Public Health Center nearest you.

Birth Certificates

The Cobb Public Health Vital Records Office provides access to birth certificates for individuals born in most counties in Georgia.

The Douglas County Probate Court, Vital Records Office, provides access to birth certificates for individuals born in Douglas County.

Death Certificates

The Cobb Public Health Vital Records Office provides access to death certificates for the individuals who died in Cobb County or individuals who were a resident of Cobb County at the time of death and died in another county in the State of Georgia.

The Douglas County Probate Court, Vital Records Office, provides access to death certificates for the individuals who died in Cobb County or individuals who were a resident of Cobb County at the time of death and died in another county in the State of Georgia.

Child Health

Child Health Physical check-ups, treatment of some acute and chronic illnesses by pediatricians, hearing and vision screening, school health certificates and referral services for children with developmental delays

  • Babies Can't Wait
  • Children 1st
  • Safe Kids Coalitions
  • Healthy Families
  • First Steps
Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Screening, diagnosis and treatment.

HIV/AIDS

Anonymous testing, counseling, ongoing care for people with HIV.

Women's Health

Screening for breast and cervical cancer.

Maternal Health

Pregnancy testing and referral service for prenatal care.

Family Planning

Birth control methods and pregnancy testing.

Refugee Services

Screening for contagious and communicable diseases, immunizations, referrals.

Tuberculosis (TB) Services

Screening, diagnosis, treatment and case management.

Dental Services

Exams, cleaning, fillings, x-rays, and sealants for adults and children.

Laboratory

Premarital blood tests (for marriage in Georgia), metabolic (PKU) screenings and other physician-ordered laboratory services.

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Pharmacy

Cobb County

Pharmacy services are available to patients who visit our centers. Counseling is offered concerning medication usage, side effects, drug interactions, and drug abuse. The charges for these medications vary with each program. The Pharmacy also serves as the information source for the community at large and other health providers for Rabies Post-Exposure Treatment.

Douglas County

Pharmacy services are available for Tuberculosis control, Family Planning, Stroke and Heart Attack program, and some Child Health programs. The charges for medications dispensed vary with each program. Also, the pharmacy also serves as the information source for the community at large and other health care providers for rabies post-exposure treatment.

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Health Assessment

  • Protects the health of Cobb and Douglas residents by tracking infectious diseases and providing preventive medications if needed.
  • Analyzes data and surveys residents to define trends in community health.
  • Provides education to residents through presentations and publications about their health and ways to improve it.
  • Maintains and issues Cobb county residents birth and death records(Cobb County Only).

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Environmental Health

The Office of Environmental Health provides services to promote a healthy and safe environment and protect community health.

  • Restaurants: review and approve plans, issue permits and conduct ongoing inspections.
  • Epidemiologic Investigations: investigates food borne and water borne illness complaints.
  • Temporary Events Permits: evaluate and permit food service for festivals, carnivals, fairs and other temporary events.
  • Swimming Pools: permit public pools and evaluate water chemistry and pool safety.
  • Well Water: test for bacteriological quality and evaluate sanitary protection of the well.
  • Lead Poisoning: conduct in:home evaluations when high blood lead levels are identified.
  • Radon Testing: test homes and provide public education program(Cobb County Only).
  • Sewage Management: review plans, conduct site visits, and provide permits for individual homes, sub:divisions, and businesses.
  • Nuisance Complaints: investigations concerning sewage, garbage, insects, rodents and other environmental health issues.

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Need a Speaker?

If you need a health speaker for your community group or corporation, please call our Speakers Bureau at 678-574-0499.

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