Free COVID-19 Vaccines Available for everyone 12+. Appointments are required at the Aviation Circle, North Point Parkway, Pryor Street, and Stonewall Tell vaccination sites. Click for More Information.
Free At-Home Tests available to certain zip codes and free COVID tests at various locations. Click here to learn more
Early voting is underway for the November 2 Municipal Election. Click here for more information and locations.
The Fulton County Board of Health (FCBOH) serves nearly one million citizens who reside in Fulton County. Our health centers now include state-of-the-art clinics to serve our clients along with the Office of Vital Records located in the Fulton County Government Center.
Respiratory Health (Tuberculosis) program works to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) by conducting physical assessments, screenings, and diagnostic testing for TB infection and active TB disease. Health education and contact tracing is also provided to assist in eradicating the disease.
The Ryan White Program provides primary medical care and essential support services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Clients receive routine medical care, oral health exams and assessments, medical case management, mental health and substance abuse counseling, and information about the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP).
The Sexual Health (STI, HIV) Clinic works to eliminate the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV. Clients are tested and treated for STIs and HIV, and if appropriate, are linked to care, treatment, or pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) services.
The Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) provides access to breast and cervical cancer screenings, breast health education, and case-management services. BCCP also offers referrals for biopsies, diagnostic mammograms, and additional diagnostic procedures when appropriate at no cost to women who meet eligibility requirements.
Family Planning provides services to aid clients in making informed decisions to prevent pregnancy or when to start or grow their families. The program offers comprehensive physical examinations, screening and or treatment of sexually transmitted infections and contraceptives to adolescents, women, and men.
Nursing Services also include immunizations, health checks, vision, hearing, dental and nutrition screenings, as well as pregnancy testing, travel immunizations, refugee health, and care for highrisk infants.
The Teen Clinic provides comprehensive health care services for adolescents and young adults between the ages of 12 and 21. Staff provides sports and school physicals, reproductive health and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) examinations, referrals, contraceptives, and education to reduce risk-taking behaviors.
Environmental Health Services is responsible for reducing the risk of illness and injury related to interactions between people and their environment. Through a combination of surveillance, education, enforcement, and assessment programs, staff identifies conditions that adversely impact human health.
The Division of Health Promotion works to educate, inform, and empower Fulton County residents through evidence-based interventions and strategies that improve health outcomes in the areas of injury, youth development, and chronic disease prevention.
The Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) works collaboratively with local partners to prepare for and respond to emergencies affecting public health. OEP staff develops plans, establishes medication points of dispensing, and working with partners, conducts exercises to address the public health response.
The Office of Epidemiology conducts surveillance for diseases and other health conditions affecting residents of Fulton County. Staff performs a series of activities to identify diseases and describe health conditions, assess the health of the county, and develop recommendations to control diseases and improve the overall County health status.
The goal of the Food Service Program is to reduce the risk of food-borne illness. EH Services permits facilities and conducts food service inspections, provides education, investigates complaints, and assists the Epidemiology Section with food-borne illness investigations.
All Fulton County body art establishment permit holders must have a valid permit, proof of residency, and a current license from the Fulton County Board of Health in order to operate. Body art establishments are defined as any structure on a permanent foundation, holding a valid business license where body art is performed. Learn More
The Goal of the Land Use Program is to reduce and prevent the existence of many diseases and various types of gastrointestinal problems that may be transmitted through the fecal contamination associated with improperly maintained septic systems. Primary duties include oversight and regulatory compliance to ensure the proper disposal of human wastes.
The Goal of the Nuisance Program is to minimize whatever renders or tends to render soil, air, water or food impure or unwholesome. Specific nuisances: conditions conducive to the breeding of flies or mosquitoes. Any foul or decaying material kept, used, or disposed of in such a manner that it becomes offensive, objectionable or detrimental to health or well-being.
The goal of the Swimming Pool Program is to minimize illnesses and injuries associated with contaminated or hazardous conditions in or around swimming pools that are permitted for
The goal of the Rat Control Program is to regulate the rat-proofing of all existing commercial buildings. EH Services provides education, distributes rat control material to homeowners, and issues notices and citations to violators of the provisions of the regulations.
The goal of the Tourist Accommodation Program is to minimize illnesses and injuries associated with unsanitary or hazardous conditions in Georgia’s tourist accommodations. EH Services permits facilities, conducts routine inspections at a minimum of twice per year, and assures compliance with regulatory policies.
