Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Health will have a vacancy in October 2021 that must be filled by a dentist who lives in the county. Applicants must have a current North Carolina dentistry license, but they do not have to be actively practicing. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 13, 2021, at… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – There are more than 130,000 people with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Chatham County. While health professionals want that number to be higher, Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia are taking a closer look at the disparities among certain groups in the community. The main… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, GA — The nation’s low blood donation supply continues to pose a challenge during a summer when demand is unusually high. The Red Cross needs to collect more than 1,000 additional daily blood donations in order to meet hospital demand. Hospitals are treating a high number of traumatic injuries this summer. There is also… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Remember you still need to wear a mask in airports and on the plane. The FAA says unruly passengers could be fined. Its gotten more than 3,000 reports of unruly passengers this year. The majority coming from people refusing to wear masks. The TSA says the public transportation mask requirement lasts… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Coastal Health District is partnering with counties to hold back-to-school clinics for children. First-time Georgia students — those enrolling in a Georgia school for the first time in their lives — have to complete a Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition screening form, according to the Coastal Health District.… Keep Reading
CHATHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) — On the last day of Mental Health Month, ABC11 highlights an uplifting story about a real grassroots effort to help people with mental illness. Construction is underway on the Tiny Home Village at the Farm at Penny Road for the mentally ill in Chatham County. “Affordable housing is a major driver of… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Alzheimer’s Association announced their fundraising event Dancing Stars of Coastal Georgia will make a virtual return this summer. The event will showcase entertaining dance routines while raising awareness and support for the Alzheimer’s Association. Organizers say the event will premiere on Thursday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m. Continue Reading on… Keep Reading
(SAVANNAH, GA) International seafarers will be vaccinated in Savannah starting Monday, May 24 at 8:45 a.m. as part of Operation Seafarer Vaccination. The new project was developed by the Rotary Club of Savannah (RCoS) in partnership with the Chatham County Health Department/Coastal Health District, Community Organized Relief Efforts (CORE), Curogram, Georgia Ports Authority, Colonial Group,… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – It’s been here since St. Patrick’s Day, but will soon be gone. GEMA’s mass vaccination site at Gulfstream will give their last shot Friday afternoon. Officials say the mission was far from what they are used to but are leaving proud of what they have accomplished in three months’ time. They… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – If you live in Chatham County, free COVID-19 vaccine is coming to a location near you. The Chatham County Health Department is partnering with CORE (CommunityOrganized Relief Effort) to offer pop-up vaccination clinics throughout the county. The first two mobile clinics will be held this weekend. Friday, May 14th from 10am-4… Keep Reading
