by Cobb-Douglas Public Health | Smyrna-Vinings Patch |

In honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) will host a free HIV/AIDS testing and counseling event at the Marietta Public Health Center on Friday, February 5.

Testing is free, confidential and open to everyone. Results are available within 20 minutes. No needles or blood is required.

What:

Free HIV/AIDS Testing and Counseling

When:

Friday, February 5

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where:

Cobb & Douglas Public Health

Marietta Public Health Center, Building B – Classroom B

1738 County Services Parkway

Marietta, Georgia 30008

“HIV continues to devastate communities, but African-American communities are especially hard-hit with the disease,” said Rachel Franklin, Director of Epidemiology at Cobb & Douglas Public Health. “We want our Metro Atlanta residents in Cobb and Douglas counties to realize that a simple, painless HIV test is the first step to preventing the spread of HIV, and builds a foundation on which their journey to whole health can be planned and maintained. Knowing your status can save your life, and the lives of your loved ones.”

For more information about this event or other HIV/AIDS services at CDPH, please call 770-514-2815 or visit cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org.

About National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

February 7, 2016 marks the 16th year for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), a national HIV testing and treatment community mobilization initiative targeted at Blacks in the United States and the Diaspora.  NBHAAD was founded in 1999 as a national response to the growing HIV and AIDS epidemic in African American communities. The NBHAAD initiative leverages a national platform to educate, bring awareness, and mobilize the African American community. NBHAAD has four key focus areas which encourage people to:

• Get Educated about HIV and AIDS
• Get Involved in community prevention efforts
• Get Tested to know their status
• Get Treated to receive the continuum of care needed to live with HIV/AIDS

For more information about National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, visit nationalblackaidsday.org.

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by Cobb-Douglas Public Health | Marietta Patch |

In honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) will host a free HIV/AIDS testing and counseling event at the Marietta Public Health Center on Friday, February 5.

Testing is free, confidential and open to everyone. Results are available within 20 minutes. No needles or blood is required.

What:

Free HIV/AIDS Testing and Counseling

When:

Friday, February 5

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where:

Cobb & Douglas Public Health

Marietta Public Health Center, Building B – Classroom B

1738 County Services Parkway

Marietta, Georgia 30008

“HIV continues to devastate communities, but African-American communities are especially hard-hit with the disease,” said Rachel Franklin, Director of Epidemiology at Cobb & Douglas Public Health. “We want our Metro Atlanta residents in Cobb and Douglas counties to realize that a simple, painless HIV test is the first step to preventing the spread of HIV, and builds a foundation on which their journey to whole health can be planned and maintained. Knowing your status can save your life, and the lives of your loved ones.”

For more information about this event or other HIV/AIDS services at CDPH, please call 770-514-2815 or visit cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org.

About National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

February 7, 2016 marks the 16th year for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), a national HIV testing and treatment community mobilization initiative targeted at Blacks in the United States and the Diaspora.  NBHAAD was founded in 1999 as a national response to the growing HIV and AIDS epidemic in African American communities. The NBHAAD initiative leverages a national platform to educate, bring awareness, and mobilize the African American community. NBHAAD has four key focus areas which encourage people to:

• Get Educated about HIV and AIDS
• Get Involved in community prevention efforts
• Get Tested to know their status
• Get Treated to receive the continuum of care needed to live with HIV/AIDS

For more information about National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, visit nationalblackaidsday.org.

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Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) urges residents to be safe when they travel and be aware of the Zika virus (pronunciation: zee-kah), carried by mosquitoes. Residents in Cobb and Douglas counties should understand the possible dangers of the Zika virus as more information from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) continues to circulate regarding the disease.

These agencies caution travelers headed to Central American countries where transmission of Zika virus has been ongoing, particularly for pregnant women, and urge travelers to protect themselves from mosquito bites. The CDC has issued several travel notices indicating where the Zika virus has been reported

There is a danger of travelers going to areas where the virus is being spread and becoming sick after returning home to the U.S. Returning travelers also have the potential to spread the virus because mosquitoes become infected when they bite a person while they are infectious.  Infected mosquitoes can then spread the virus to other people through bites. According to the CDC, the spread of the virus through blood or sexual contact has also been reported.

Symptoms of Zika include: fever, rash, joint pain, or conjunctivitis (red eyes). Other common symptoms include muscle pain and headache. CDPH asks residents to speak to their healthcare provider if they experience any of these symptoms and have traveled to the affected countries in the two weeks prior to symptom onset.

There is no vaccine to prevent or medicine to treat the Zika virus, but there are precautions returning travelers and residents can take to protect themselves from mosquitos. The best way to do this is to observe the following tips known as “The Five D’s.”

The Five D’s

• Daytime – Mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus usually bite during the daytime. Protect yourself.
• Dress – Wear loose-fitting, long sleeved shirts and pants to reduce the amount of exposed skin.
• DEET – Cover exposed skin with an insect repellent containing DEET, which is the most effective repellent against mosquito bites.
• Drain – Empty any containers holding standing water because they can be excellent breeding grounds for virus-carrying mosquitoes.
• Doors – Make sure doors and windows are in good repair and fit tightly, and fix torn or damaged screens to keep mosquitoes out of the house.

For more information about the Zika virus, please visit cdc.gov/zika or dph.georgia.gov/zika-virus.

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by Cobb-Douglas Public Health | Marietta Patch |

No reported cases of Zika in Cobb or Douglas county; residents should protect themselves from mosquito bites to avoid possible transmission                                                                                                                                                     

Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) urges residents to be safe when they travel and be aware of the Zika virus (pronunciation: zee-kah), carried by mosquitoes. Residents in Cobb and Douglas counties should understand the possible dangers of the Zika virus as more information from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) continues to circulate regarding the disease.

These agencies caution travelers headed to Central American countries where transmission of Zika virus has been ongoing, particularly for pregnant women, and urge travelers to protect themselves from mosquito bites. The CDC has issued several travel notices indicating where the Zika virus has been reported

There is a danger of travelers going to areas where the virus is being spread and becoming sick after returning home to the U.S. Returning travelers also have the potential to spread the virus because mosquitoes become infected when they bite a person while they are infectious.  Infected mosquitoes can then spread the virus to other people through bites. According to the CDC, the spread of the virus through blood or sexual contact has also been reported.

Symptoms of Zika include: fever, rash, joint pain, or conjunctivitis (red eyes). Other common symptoms include muscle pain and headache. CDPH asks residents to speak to their healthcare provider if they experience any of these symptoms and have traveled to the affected countries in the two weeks prior to symptom onset.

There is no vaccine to prevent or medicine to treat the Zika virus, but there are precautions returning travelers and residents can take to protect themselves from mosquitos. The best way to do this is to observe the following tips known as “The Five D’s.”

The Five D’s

• Daytime – Mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus usually bite during the daytime. Protect yourself.
• Dress – Wear loose-fitting, long sleeved shirts and pants to reduce the amount of exposed skin.
• DEET – Cover exposed skin with an insect repellent containing DEET, which is the most effective repellent against mosquito bites.
• Drain – Empty any containers holding standing water because they can be excellent breeding grounds for virus-carrying mosquitoes.
• Doors – Make sure doors and windows are in good repair and fit tightly, and fix torn or damaged screens to keep mosquitoes out of the house.

For more information about the Zika virus, please visit cdc.gov/zika or dph.georgia.gov/zika-virus.

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by Cobb-Douglas Public Health | Kennesaw Patch |

No reported cases of Zika in Cobb or Douglas county; residents should protect themselves from mosquito bites to avoid possible transmission                                                                                                                                                     

Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) urges residents to be safe when they travel and be aware of the Zika virus (pronunciation: zee-kah), carried by mosquitoes. Residents in Cobb and Douglas counties should understand the possible dangers of the Zika virus as more information from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) continues to circulate regarding the disease.

These agencies caution travelers headed to Central American countries where transmission of Zika virus has been ongoing, particularly for pregnant women, and urge travelers to protect themselves from mosquito bites. The CDC has issued several travel notices indicating where the Zika virus has been reported

There is a danger of travelers going to areas where the virus is being spread and becoming sick after returning home to the U.S. Returning travelers also have the potential to spread the virus because mosquitoes become infected when they bite a person while they are infectious.  Infected mosquitoes can then spread the virus to other people through bites. According to the CDC, the spread of the virus through blood or sexual contact has also been reported.

Symptoms of Zika include: fever, rash, joint pain, or conjunctivitis (red eyes). Other common symptoms include muscle pain and headache. CDPH asks residents to speak to their healthcare provider if they experience any of these symptoms and have traveled to the affected countries in the two weeks prior to symptom onset.

There is no vaccine to prevent or medicine to treat the Zika virus, but there are precautions returning travelers and residents can take to protect themselves from mosquitos. The best way to do this is to observe the following tips known as “The Five D’s.”

The Five D’s

• Daytime – Mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus usually bite during the daytime. Protect yourself.
• Dress – Wear loose-fitting, long sleeved shirts and pants to reduce the amount of exposed skin.
• DEET – Cover exposed skin with an insect repellent containing DEET, which is the most effective repellent against mosquito bites.
• Drain - Empty any containers holding standing water because they can be excellent breeding grounds for virus-carrying mosquitoes.
• Doors – Make sure doors and windows are in good repair and fit tightly, and fix torn or damaged screens to keep mosquitoes out of the house.

For more information about the Zika virus, please visit cdc.gov/zika or dph.georgia.gov/zika-virus.

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by Cobb-Douglas Public Health | East Cobb Patch |

No reported cases of Zika in Cobb or Douglas county; residents should protect themselves from mosquito bites to avoid possible transmission                                                                                                                                                     

Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) urges residents to be safe when they travel and be aware of the Zika virus (pronunciation: zee-kah), carried by mosquitoes. Residents in Cobb and Douglas counties should understand the possible dangers of the Zika virus as more information from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) continues to circulate regarding the disease.

These agencies caution travelers headed to Central American countries where transmission of Zika virus has been ongoing, particularly for pregnant women, and urge travelers to protect themselves from mosquito bites. The CDC has issued several travel notices indicating where the Zika virus has been reported

There is a danger of travelers going to areas where the virus is being spread and becoming sick after returning home to the U.S. Returning travelers also have the potential to spread the virus because mosquitoes become infected when they bite a person while they are infectious.  Infected mosquitoes can then spread the virus to other people through bites. According to the CDC, the spread of the virus through blood or sexual contact has also been reported.

Symptoms of Zika include: fever, rash, joint pain, or conjunctivitis (red eyes). Other common symptoms include muscle pain and headache. CDPH asks residents to speak to their healthcare provider if they experience any of these symptoms and have traveled to the affected countries in the two weeks prior to symptom onset.

There is no vaccine to prevent or medicine to treat the Zika virus, but there are precautions returning travelers and residents can take to protect themselves from mosquitos. The best way to do this is to observe the following tips known as “The Five D’s.”

The Five D’s

• Daytime – Mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus usually bite during the daytime. Protect yourself.
• Dress – Wear loose-fitting, long sleeved shirts and pants to reduce the amount of exposed skin.
• DEET – Cover exposed skin with an insect repellent containing DEET, which is the most effective repellent against mosquito bites.
• Drain - Empty any containers holding standing water because they can be excellent breeding grounds for virus-carrying mosquitoes.
• Doors – Make sure doors and windows are in good repair and fit tightly, and fix torn or damaged screens to keep mosquitoes out of the house.

For more information about the Zika virus, please visit cdc.gov/zika or dph.georgia.gov/zika-virus.

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by Cobb-Douglas Public Health | Douglasville Patch |

No reported cases of Zika in Cobb or Douglas county; residents should protect themselves from mosquito bites to avoid possible transmission                                                                                                                                                     

Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) urges residents to be safe when they travel and be aware of the Zika virus (pronunciation: zee-kah), carried by mosquitoes. Residents in Cobb and Douglas counties should understand the possible dangers of the Zika virus as more information from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) continues to circulate regarding the disease.

These agencies caution travelers headed to Central American countries where transmission of Zika virus has been ongoing, particularly for pregnant women, and urge travelers to protect themselves from mosquito bites. The CDC has issued several travel notices indicating where the Zika virus has been reported

There is a danger of travelers going to areas where the virus is being spread and becoming sick after returning home to the U.S. Returning travelers also have the potential to spread the virus because mosquitoes become infected when they bite a person while they are infectious.  Infected mosquitoes can then spread the virus to other people through bites. According to the CDC, the spread of the virus through blood or sexual contact has also been reported.

Symptoms of Zika include: fever, rash, joint pain, or conjunctivitis (red eyes). Other common symptoms include muscle pain and headache. CDPH asks residents to speak to their healthcare provider if they experience any of these symptoms and have traveled to the affected countries in the two weeks prior to symptom onset.

There is no vaccine to prevent or medicine to treat the Zika virus, but there are precautions returning travelers and residents can take to protect themselves from mosquitos. The best way to do this is to observe the following tips known as “The Five D’s.”

The Five D’s

• Daytime – Mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus usually bite during the daytime. Protect yourself.
• Dress – Wear loose-fitting, long sleeved shirts and pants to reduce the amount of exposed skin.
• DEET – Cover exposed skin with an insect repellent containing DEET, which is the most effective repellent against mosquito bites.
• Drain - Empty any containers holding standing water because they can be excellent breeding grounds for virus-carrying mosquitoes.
• Doors – Make sure doors and windows are in good repair and fit tightly, and fix torn or damaged screens to keep mosquitoes out of the house.

For more information about the Zika virus, please visit cdc.gov/zika or dph.georgia.gov/zika-virus.

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by Staff | The Marietta Daily Journal |

Cobb & Douglas Public Health’s warning to residents of Cobb and Douglas counties regarding the Zika virus was reported in the Marietta Daily Journal. Director of Communications at Cobb & Douglas Public Health, Valerie Crow was quoted in the report, cautioning residents about how to avoid the transmission of the virus by protecting themselves from mosquito bites and to monitor their health for at least two weeks after travel to any of the countries – primarily South and Central America – heavily affected by the Zika virus.

Read more here.

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by Greg Hambrick | Douglasville Patch |

DOUGLASVILLE, GA- Restaurant and food service inspections conducted in Douglas County and nearby byCobb Douglas Public Health.

Note: Click on the establishment’s name or inspection date to see more info.

Each item on an inspection form has a point value ranging from 1 to 9 points, with violations deducting points from a best possible score of 100.

Higher points are taken for items with higher risk to cause illness, while repeat violations take even more points.

Letter grades assigned are A for totals of 100 to 90 points, B for 89 to 80, C for 79 to 70, and U for less than 70.

Click the name of the restaurant to see the inspection, including the deductions. See more recent inspections.

Chick-Fil-A at Arbor Place Mall

• 210 Arbor PL Arbor Place Mall
• Last Inspection Date: 02/01/2016
• Score: 96

Douglas County Adult Detention and Law Enforcement

• 8470 S Cherokee BLVD
• Last Inspection Date: 01/29/2016
• Score: 99

Hunan Chinese Restaurant

• 6105 Fairburn RD
• Last Inspection Date: 02/01/2016
• Score: 80

Wings and Seafood

• 6977-A Concourse PKWY
• Last Inspection Date: 01/27/2016
• Score: 81

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by Laura Berrios | Atlanta Journal-Constitution |

Cobb County

• Bay Breeze Seafood, 1440 Veterans Memorial Highway, Mableton. 87/B

• Olive Garden, 2467 Cobb Parkway, Smyrna. 99/A

• Pappadeaux, 2830 Windy Hill Road, Marietta. 90/A

• RC’s Southern Cooking, 1516 Roswell Road, Marietta. 94/A

• Shillings On The Square, 19 N. Park Square, Marietta. 96/A

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The Marietta Daily Journal reports the Health Inspection scores of 31 restaurants inspected between January 16 – 22.

The following are results of inspections done by the Environmental Health Division of the Cobb County Health Department the week of January 16 – 22.

Grading Scale: A=100-90, B=89-80, C=79-70, U=69 or less. A grade of New is for new restaurants or in case of a change of ownership.

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Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) is pleased to announce the release of its 2015 Annual Report.  The report offers an overview of the agency’s financial and non-financial performance, highlights several key achievements and provides the health status of the community.

Did you know that CDPH became the first public health agency in Georgia to achieve national accreditation? Or that CDPH was a key partner to address issues related to the global Ebola Outbreak in 2015? Or that CDPH recently opened three new sites to serve almost 20,000 pregnant women and children through our WIC Nutrition Program?  These achievements and others are covered in this annual report, including information about CDPH programs and services, client success stories, and health outcomes linked to the Community Health Improvement Plans of both the Cobb2020 and Live Healthy Douglas Health Partnerships.

“This report reflects the work the health district has done throughout the year to improve the overall health of the community,” said Dr. Jack Kennedy, District Health Director. “It offers insight into trends in chronic and infectious diseases, children’s health issues and leading causes of death and illness affecting the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties. It also highlights the work CDPH did to mobilize and strengthen community partnerships, and it demonstrates that CDPH is continuously working to improve the quality of the services our staff delivers.”

To download a copy, visit cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org.

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by Greg Hambrick | Douglasville Patch |

DOUGLASVILLE, GA — Restaurant and food service inspections conducted in Douglas County and nearby by Cobb Douglas Public Health.

Note: Click on the establishment’s name or inspection date to see more info.

Each item on an inspection form has a point value ranging from 1 to 9 points, with violations deducting points from a best possible score of 100.

Higher points are taken for items with higher risk to cause illness, while repeat violations take even more points.

Letter grades assigned are A for totals of 100 to 90 points, B for 89 to 80, C for 79 to 70, and U for less than 70.

Click the name of the restaurant to see the inspection, including the deductions. See more recent inspections.

China Express

• 8481 Hospital DR STE 19
• Last Inspection Date:02/04/2016
• Grade: 81

Firehouse Subs

• 2911 Chapel Hill RD STE 210
• Last Inspection Date:02/04/2016
• Grade: 100

Kato’s Cajun

• 6700 DOUGLAS BLVD STE FC-5
• Last Inspection Date: 02/08/2016
• Grade: 99

Los Maguey Mexican Restaurant

• 7010 CONCOURSE PKWY
• Last Inspection Date: 02/10/2016
• Grade: 86

Taco Bell

• 6700 Douglas BLVD Arbor Place Mall
• Last Inspection Date: 02/09/2016
• Grade: 98

Wendys

• 6959 Douglas BLVD
• Last Inspection Date: 02/04/2016
• Grade: 100

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The Marietta Daily Journal reports the Health Inspection scores of 31 restaurants inspected between January 30 – February 5.

The following are results of inspections done by the Environmental Health Division of the Cobb County Health Department the week of January 30 – February 5.

Grading Scale: A=100-90, B=89-80, C=79-70, U=69 or less. A grade of New is for new restaurants or in case of a change of ownership.

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by Cobb-Douglas Public Health | Marietta Patch |

The PHAB accredited public health agency’s report highlights important health trends and how their work has strengthened the community

Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) is pleased to announce the release of its 2015 Annual Report.  The report offers an overview of the agency’s financial and non-financial performance, highlights several key achievements and provides the health status of the community.
Did you know that CDPH became the first public health agency in Georgia to achieve national accreditation? Or that CDPH was a key partner to address issues related to the global Ebola Outbreak in 2015? Or that CDPH recently opened three new sites to serve almost 20,000 pregnant women and children through our WIC Nutrition Program?  These achievements and others are covered in this annual report, including information about CDPH programs and services, client success stories, and health outcomes linked to the Community Health Improvement Plans of both the Cobb2020 and Live Healthy Douglas Health Partnerships.
“This report reflects the work the health district has done throughout the year to improve the overall health of the community,” said Dr. Jack Kennedy, District Health Director. “It offers insight into trends in chronic and infectious diseases, children’s health issues and leading causes of death and illness affecting the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties. It also highlights the work CDPH did to mobilize and strengthen community partnerships, and it demonstrates that CDPH is continuously working to improve the quality of the services our staff delivers.”

Download the report at the following link: 2015 Annual Report or visit the CDPH home page: www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org.

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by Cobb-Douglas Public Health | Douglasville Patch |

The PHAB accredited public health agency’s report highlights important health trends and how their work has strengthened the community

Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) is pleased to announce the release of its 2015 Annual Report.  The report offers an overview of the agency’s financial and non-financial performance, highlights several key achievements and provides the health status of the community.
Did you know that CDPH became the first public health agency in Georgia to achieve national accreditation? Or that CDPH was a key partner to address issues related to the global Ebola Outbreak in 2015? Or that CDPH recently opened three new sites to serve almost 20,000 pregnant women and children through our WIC Nutrition Program?  These achievements and others are covered in this annual report, including information about CDPH programs and services, client success stories, and health outcomes linked to the Community Health Improvement Plans of both the Cobb2020 and Live Healthy Douglas Health Partnerships.
“This report reflects the work the health district has done throughout the year to improve the overall health of the community,” said Dr. Jack Kennedy, District Health Director. “It offers insight into trends in chronic and infectious diseases, children’s health issues and leading causes of death and illness affecting the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties. It also highlights the work CDPH did to mobilize and strengthen community partnerships, and it demonstrates that CDPH is continuously working to improve the quality of the services our staff delivers.”

Download the report at the following link: 2015 Annual Report or visit the CDPH home page: www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org.

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by Cobb-Douglas Public Health | Kennesaw Patch |

The PHAB accredited public health agency’s report highlights important health trends and how their work has strengthened the community

Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) is pleased to announce the release of its 2015 Annual Report.  The report offers an overview of the agency’s financial and non-financial performance, highlights several key achievements and provides the health status of the community.
Did you know that CDPH became the first public health agency in Georgia to achieve national accreditation? Or that CDPH was a key partner to address issues related to the global Ebola Outbreak in 2015? Or that CDPH recently opened three new sites to serve almost 20,000 pregnant women and children through our WIC Nutrition Program?  These achievements and others are covered in this annual report, including information about CDPH programs and services, client success stories, and health outcomes linked to the Community Health Improvement Plans of both the Cobb2020 and Live Healthy Douglas Health Partnerships.
“This report reflects the work the health district has done throughout the year to improve the overall health of the community,” said Dr. Jack Kennedy, District Health Director. “It offers insight into trends in chronic and infectious diseases, children’s health issues and leading causes of death and illness affecting the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties. It also highlights the work CDPH did to mobilize and strengthen community partnerships, and it demonstrates that CDPH is continuously working to improve the quality of the services our staff delivers.”

Download the report at the following link: 2015 Annual Report or visit the CDPH home page: www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org.

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by Cobb-Douglas Public Health | Smyrna-Vinings Patch |

The PHAB accredited public health agency’s report highlights important health trends and how their work has strengthened the community

Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) is pleased to announce the release of its 2015 Annual Report.  The report offers an overview of the agency’s financial and non-financial performance, highlights several key achievements and provides the health status of the community.
Did you know that CDPH became the first public health agency in Georgia to achieve national accreditation? Or that CDPH was a key partner to address issues related to the global Ebola Outbreak in 2015? Or that CDPH recently opened three new sites to serve almost 20,000 pregnant women and children through our WIC Nutrition Program?  These achievements and others are covered in this annual report, including information about CDPH programs and services, client success stories, and health outcomes linked to the Community Health Improvement Plans of both the Cobb2020 and Live Healthy Douglas Health Partnerships.
“This report reflects the work the health district has done throughout the year to improve the overall health of the community,” said Dr. Jack Kennedy, District Health Director. “It offers insight into trends in chronic and infectious diseases, children’s health issues and leading causes of death and illness affecting the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties. It also highlights the work CDPH did to mobilize and strengthen community partnerships, and it demonstrates that CDPH is continuously working to improve the quality of the services our staff delivers.”

Download the report at the following link: 2015 Annual Report or visit the CDPH home page: www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org.

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by Laura Berrios | Atlanta Journal-Constitution |

Cobb County

• Baby Tommy’s Taste of NY, 497 Cobb Parkway, Marietta. 96/A

• Natty’s Jamaican, 680 Powder Springs St., Marietta. 95/A

• Shivam Chaat Corner, 1826 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 95/A

• Taco Prado, 6912 Mableton Parkway, Mableton. 91/A

• Wild Wild Wings, 302 Veterans Memorial Highway, Mableton. 99/A

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by Laura Berrios | Atlanta Journal-Constitution |

Cobb County

• Julias, 1869 Cobb Parkway, Marietta. 83/B

• Mirko Pasta, 1281 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. 96/A

• Philly Connection, 2980 Cobb Parkway, Atlanta. 96/A

• The Grille at Legacy Park, 3900 Legacy Park Blvd., Kennesaw. 87/B

• Willy’s Mexicana Grill, 600 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. 96/A

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