Monday, April 1, 2013
Fulton County Health and Human Services Answers Call to Action to Reduce Health Disparities
April is National Minority Health Month. This year’s theme, “Health Equity can’t Wait: Act Now in Your CommUNITY!”, is a call to action and unity for the nation to get involved and invested in reducing health disparities. Since 2009, Fulton County Health and Human Services has been providing integrated services to residents in an effort to address health disparities and assist them with living healthier lifestyles. “Fulton County continues to address health disparities that affect some of our communities more than others,” states Patrice A. Harris, MD, Director of Fulton County Health Services. “Everyone has a stake in community health; we have to work together to find solutions.” According to the US Department of Health and Human …
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and Fulton County Health Services encourages all women to take control of their health by cervical cancer screenings known as Pap tests.
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and Fulton County Health Services encourages all women to take control of their health by cervical cancer screenings known as Pap tests and to make healthier lifestyle choices. Fulton County has at least 3 locations, including Adamsville Health Center, in/near SW Atlanta to make screening easier and cheaper. Symptoms of early stage cervical cancer or pre-cancer are not easily identified and often have no signs or symptoms. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, it was estimated that 134 Georgia women would die from cervical cancer in Georgia in 2012. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for cervical cancer in women ages 21 to 65 years with cytology (Pap …
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Free HIV tests available this week in Southwest Atlanta
World HIV Day is celebrated December 1st around the world as a day that we educate and try to change peoples' thoughts about the disease. Fulton County comprises 10 percent of Georgia’s population and accounts for 54 percent of the state’s AIDS cases. There are a number of free HIV screenings happening in southwest Atlanta for community members to take part in. Planned events include: Wednesday, November 28 - 6:00 p.m., at Morehouse College Sale Hall, 830 Westview Dr., Atlanta, GA 30314, A high-energy, one-hour fashion show where designers will compete for having created the best design/garment out of non-lubricated, non-packaged, expired condoms to promote safe and healthy sexual decisions to reduce to the social stigma surrounding …
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Fulton County Health Director honored as one of Atlanta’s 'Most Influential African-American Doctors.'
Patrice A. Harris, MD was recognized as one the top 25 influential African-American doctors in Atlanta on September 22nd at the 2012 National Black Health Awards Banquet. Dr. Harris is the Director of Fulton County Health Services. She is responsible for the oversight of public health, behavioral health, and primary care services provided for county residents. A licensed psychiatrist, Dr. Harris joins an elite group of African-American doctors who have made significant contributions to medicine, research and their respective communities.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
The Fulton Department of Health and Wellness is providing flu shots at seven centers from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm.
Flu season is around the corner. Fulton County Health Services encourages everyone to get vaccinated, especially children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that getting vaccinated is the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease. While there are many different flu viruses, the flu vaccine protects against the three main flu strains that research indicates will cause the most illness during the flu season. The Fulton Department of Health and Wellness is providing flu shots at seven centers from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm. Residents can get a flu shot or the nasal mist (2 to 49 years) for $25. Visa and Master Card (credit and debit), Medicaid, Cigna, United Health care and cash are …
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Nearly 300 people cam to get tested and to know their HIV status.
June 27th is the National HIV Testing Day, and Fulton County Health Department offered free 20-minute HIV tests at West End Mall and Hurt Park to hundreds of people. Related: HIV Rate Doubled for Black Women in Fulton County The rate of HIV cases has skyrocketed over the past decade, much due to people being unaware that they have the disease. To counteract this, the national push is for people to, "Know Your Status." HIV has hit the African-American community in Fulton County so hard, that I felt like I had to highlight this free testing event and actually partake in it. It is not enough to sit on the sidelines and just report at an event like this, but I want to try to break down the stigma that testing sometimes has. The test is a …
Fulton County’s Health Department will provide information on all services available through Fulton County Health Services.
(Press Release) East Point NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Community) in partnership with Fulton County’s Health Department will provide information on all services available through Fulton County Health Services. The Information Session will be held Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at PTC (Peachtree City) Christian Church. NORC and Health Services Staff will host the session in the chapel on the PTC Campus. PTC is located at 1706 Washington Road in East Point, GA 30344 and is one of three PTC locations in metro Atlanta. Participants can obtain answers to questions they have always wanted to know about the “Health Department” but never had a chance to ask. They will also learn what resources are available for adults and …
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Take a tour of the new Adamsville Health Center before the Grand Opening party on June 7th.
Adamsville Regional Health Center opens the doors to its newly constructed state-of-the-art facility on Thursday morning at 11 a.m. The new center is located right down the street from the old one at 3700 Martin Luther King, Atlanta, GA 30331 Attendees will be invited to tour the building, participate in health screenings, and take part in other fun activities. Cascade Patch was given an exclusive preview of the new center, and as you can see in the video, it is highly impressive. Firstly, the building is an expansive, spacious facility. Everything is brand new and looks better than some of the most expensive health facilities in the city. The Fulton County Health Department has seemingly thought of everything for this facility and the …
M Jernice Flowers
11:38 pm on Wednesday, June 6, 2012
No! Jerry Washington, I have to disagree!... the other one was decent as well. TIME Sceneary and THE Economy/State Legistration/Lobbying caused this, NEW Event! But we the older indiviuals that's been going for such a time at this location that is. This is so much well OVER DUE!..And very much on TIME..But let's think now! That old bldg is possible 30-40yrs old! This your comment was ALSO very … more ›