Buford Health Center will be temporarily closed from 12 p.m. on Thursday, September 19 through 12 p.m. on Monday, September 23, for maintenance. All Health Department offices and health centers are closed for staff training on Friday, September 20, 2024. All locations except Buford will...

If you’re passionate about community, food justice, and sustainable agriculture, HELP shape the local food system in Newton County! TOGETHER, we can: Influence policies that impact food access, safety, and sustainability in the community. Make a change alongside local leaders, farmers, and advocates. Create actionable...

All GNR Public Health offices and health centers are closed for the state holiday on Monday, September 2, 2024. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

On August 19, 2024,the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed a measles case in a metro Atlanta resident who was not fully vaccinated.The individual was exposed to measles while traveling out of the country. DPH is working to identify anyone who may have had...

CDC estimates that Listeria is the third leading cause of death from food poisoning in the United States. About 1,600 people get sick from Listeria each year, and about 260 die. Listeria is a bacteria that can be spread through contaminated food items including deli...

Your liver performs over 500 vital functions every day to keep you alive. Hepatitis is a contagious virus that can lead to liver disease. Testing, preventing, and treating hepatitis, a viral infection that causes liver inflammation, plays an important role in staying healthy. In the...

Looking for ways to get involved in your community? Join the Surge Community Advisory Board (CAB)! Surge is our communities in Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale Counties coming together to address the HIV epidemic. Our Community Advisory Board (CAB) is made up of unique individuals and...

In honor of Breastfeeding Awareness Month in Georgia, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division along with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will be hosting a webinar series to remind you that although parenthood can be overwhelming, there are local resources in...

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating reports of severe illnesses associated with Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. Diamond Shruumz products may contain harmful and undisclosed...

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking public comment on our Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant work plan for the federal fiscal year 2024. The public hearing aims to collect public comments on the proposed work plan and deliverables for this...

All GNR Public Health offices and health centers are closed for the state holiday on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Regular hours will resume on Friday, July 5, 2024. Thank you!

All GNR Public Health offices and health centers are closed for the state holiday on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Thank you!

All GNR Public Health offices and health centers are closed for the state holiday on Monday, May 27, 2024. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

All clinic health services and call center are not available on Monday, May 20, 2024 due to Staff Training. WIC services will be available. Call 770-513-9738 to schedule a WIC appointment. Normal hours will resume Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

All GNR Public Health offices and health centers are closed for the state holiday on Friday, March 29, 2024. Regular hours will resume on Monday, April 1, 2024.

Being a new mom is supposed to be exciting, but some moms experience physical and emotional symptoms that make them feel quite the opposite! Known as the “baby blues,” symptoms like anxiety, crying, and irritability, while troublesome, are common. What is not common, however, is...

All GNR Public Health offices and health centers are closed for the state holiday on Monday, January 15, 2024. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

GNR Public Health, in partnership with Helping Mamas and Gwinnett County Public Schools Early Learning and School Readiness, is giving away nearly 1,000 boxes containing diapers and other essential baby items to families with newborns enrolling in the Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program...

Along with cooler weather and celebrations, the holiday season brings increases in the number of infections that occur from influenza (flu), COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus. GNR Public Health wants you to remember these simple steps to help keep yourself and your loved...

All GNR Public Health’s offices and health centers are closed Friday, December 22, Monday, December 25, and Tuesday, December 26. Regular hours will resume Wednesday, December 27. Health centers and offices are closed on Monday, January 1, 2024 in observance of New Year’s Day. Regular...

Breastfeeding isn’t always easy. Many mothers struggle to achieve a good latch or worry about a low milk supply. These struggles can make it feel like they are completely alone. If this sounds like you, you could benefit from joining the WIC Buddy Program! In...

December 1 is World Aids Day Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that weakens a person’s immune system by destroying important cells that fight disease and infection. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS. According to CDC, about 1 in 8...

All GNR Public Health offices and health centers are closed for the state holiday from 12 p.m. on November 22, 2023, through November 24, 2023. Regular hours will resume on Monday, November 27, 2023.

The holidays are a wonderful time of year, filled with friends and family celebrations. Ensure your loved ones stay healthy throughout the holidays with these food safety guidelines: Keep your hands, cooking area, and dishes clean! Washing your hands before and after handling food is...

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – Hepatitis A infection has been diagnosed in a server at Lolita’s Bar and Grill located at 472 Buford Drive in Lawrenceville, GA. Individuals who ate at the restaurant from Oct. 24 – Nov. 7 may have been exposed to the infection...

Are you ill? Worried you may have the flu or COVID-19? Do not wait to find out! The best way to know if you are sick with either is to get a PCR test. The Health Department does not offer testing inside our health centers...

All GNR Public Health offices and health centers are closed for the state holiday on Friday, November 10, 2023. Regular hours will resume on Monday, November 13, 2023.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the perfect time to remind the community of how important breast cancer screenings, self evaluation, and mammograms truly are. What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the breast, that when not detected or...

All GNR Public Health offices and health centers are closed for the state holiday on Monday, October 9, 2023. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

All GNR Public Health offices and health centers are closed on Friday, September 8, 2023 for staff training. Regular hours will resume Monday, September 11, 2023.

The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) awarded GNR Public Health (GNR) a 2023 Model Practice Award for our HIV prevention integration with Mpox vaccination efforts in Gwinnett County. NACCHO awards Model Practices to programs “demonstrating exemplary and replicable qualities in response...

On Saturday, June 17, GNR Public Health will be at Rabbit Hill Park in Dacula for Help for Healthcare Professionals’ 4th Annual Unity Celebration Block Party from 5 to 9 p.m. The Health Department will provide a variety of health-related services on-site, including school-required Meningococcal...

All GNR Public Health offices and health centers are closed on Monday, June 19, 2023, for the state holiday. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

    May 22 – 28, 2023 is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, and as the summer approaches, it is important to be aware of water-related illnesses that can affect children in your care. Swallowing contaminated water from pools, hot tubs, splash pads, water tables,...

GNR Public Health’s offices and health centers are closed Friday, April 7 for the state holiday. Regular hours will be resumed on Monday, April 10, 2023.

We’re here to help address the opioid crisis in our communities. We need to flood our community with Narcan (naloxone). Our health centers have life-saving kits available to anyone over 18 at no cost. Walk in and ask our staff how you can get one....

GNR Public Health’s offices and health centers are closed Monday, January 16 for the state holiday. Regular hours will be resumed on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

GNR Public Health mobile team will be providing vaccines, health department education, and free, at-home COVID-19 test kits to the community at three area high schools on January 10, 11, and 12. Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) and meningococcal conjugate vaccines will be available for...

GNR Public Health’s offices and health centers are closed Friday, December 23, and Monday, December 26. Regular hours will be resumed Tuesday, December 27-29. All locations are closing at noon on Friday, December 30. Health centers and offices are closed on Monday, January 2, 2023,...

COVID-19 cases are on the rise this holiday season. Remember, the best way to know if you are sick with COVID-19 is to get a test. PCR tests are an excellent way to ensure that you are not sick with the virus, and PCR testing...

We hope you have a healthy and safe holiday! Remember, this is still the season for many respiratory illnesses in our community, including COVID-19. If you need a free COVID-19 test kit, we have made them available at different fire stations in our communities. They’ll...

All health centers will be closed on Thursday, November 24th, and Friday, November 25th for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Five Happy & Healthy Thanksgiving Tips!   The holidays are a wonderful time of year, filled with friends and family celebrations. Ensure your loved ones stay healthy throughout the holidays with these food safety guidelines: Keep your hands, cooking area, and dishes clean. Wash your...

GNR Public Health’s offices and health centers will be closed on Monday, October 10th for the observance of the national holiday. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, October 12th.

GNR Public Health offices and health centers are closed Friday, September 23 for off-site training. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, September 26.

The Georgia Department of Public Health has launched an online, centralized scheduling tool and helpline to locate and make appointments for Mpox (monkeypox) vaccine. By visiting this portal, you can search for Mpox vaccine availability across the state, including our locations.   Schedule a Mpox...

Information contributed by National Immunization Awareness Month Toolkit: August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. You have the power to protect yourself and your family against serious diseases (like whooping cough, cancers...

GNR Public Health is now the official name for the three-county public health district covering Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale counties. The rebrand comes after two years of leading the charge against the COVID-19 pandemic in these communities. “We felt now was an excellent time to...

Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments’ district office, health centers, COVID-19 testing sites and COVID-19 vaccination sites will all be closed in observance of the holiday on Monday, June 20. If you are in need of COVID-19 testing, please check these resources: http://COVIDCareGa.com https://dph.georgia.gov/castlight-location-finder...

The opioid pandemic claims many lives throughout our communities. Between 1999 and 2013, overdose deaths in Georgia more than tripled. While there is a safe and effective medication that can reverse the effects of opioids, Narcan, this emergency treatment often does not make it to...

Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments’ mass vaccination site located at the former Sears at Gwinnett Place Mall will cease operating on weekdays after Friday, Feb. 25. The site will continue operating on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for several more weeks....

Celebrate American Heart Month: Join the #OurHearts Movement Did you know that people who have close relationships at home, work, or in their community tend to be healthier and live longer? One reason, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), is that...

The Federal Government recently announced that free N95 masks would be distributed to pharmacies and community health centers. Currently, there are no federal plans to distribute these through health department locations. Please check with local pharmacies or Federally Qualified Health Centers regarding their supply inventory....

Beginning Friday, January 21, a new LTS COVID-19 testing site will be operating in Snellville. This testing site will be located at Snellville Oaks Shopping Center and will operate Monday through Saturday. Location: Snellville Oaks Shopping Center, 2135 E Main Street, Snellville, GA 30078 Hours:...

Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments wish you and your family a happy holiday season! Our locations will be closed on the following dates: Thursday, December 23 Friday, December 24 Monday, December 27 Friday, December 31 – All locations closing at 12 p.m. Monday,...

Our Health Department has partnered with Gwinnett County to encourage the county to finish 2021 strong with a COVID-19 vaccination or booster. Individuals 12 and older vaccinated at our Sears location Dec. 10 – 12 will receive a $100 gift card (applicable to first, second,...

Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments’ district office, health centers, COVID-19 testing sites and COVID-19 vaccination sites will all be closed Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 in observance of Thanksgiving. If you are in need of COVID-19 testing, please check these resources:...

The holidays offer a perfect opportunity for enjoying loved ones, celebrating life, being grateful, and reflecting on what’s important. They are also a time to appreciate the gift of health. Support health and safety for yourself and others by following some timeless tips for staying...

Rockdale residents 18 and older can receive a $50 gift card when getting a 2nd dose COVID-19 vaccine or a booster dose at a special event on Saturday, Dec. 4. Appointments are required to secure a gift card. Make yours here: www.gnrhealth.com/covid-19-vaccination-step-1 Residents will be...

On Thursday, October 21, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., recommended that certain individuals who received Moderna or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine receive a booster shot. These boosters are in addition to previously approved booster doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Booster shot eligibility is...

Celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 23 through October 31 by wearing red and spreading awareness of the fight against drug use. What is Red Ribbon Week? Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s largest and longest-running drug-use prevention campaign. It began in 1985 in response to...

What would happen if your unused prescription medications ended up in the wrong hands due to improper disposal? According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers, 4.9 million people misused prescription stimulants, and 5.9 million...

Gwinnett County is offering $100 Visa gift cards to people ages 12 and up who receive a COVID-19 vaccine at its vaccine incentive event this weekend. The Vaccines Aren’t Scary event in partnership with the Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments will take place...

Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments’ district office, health centers, COVID-19 testing sites and COVID-19 vaccination sites will all be closed in observance of the holiday on Monday, October 11. If you are in need of COVID-19 testing, please check these resources: http://COVIDCareGa.com https://dph.georgia.gov/castlight-location-finder...

Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended certain populations receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine at least six months after the completion of their Pfizer vaccine primary series. In addition, the CDC Director recommended a...

Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments has released a new interactive community health dashboard: https://dashboards.mysidewalk.com/gnr-health The website gives health district residents insights into the social and economic drivers of health, organized around social determinants of health. The Health Department works closely with community partners...

Join us Wednesday, September 15 from 3-4 p.m. on Zoom to discuss the significance of Men’s Health and PrEP. No preregistration is required to participate. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86170629080pwd=M3ZRWG9hYWM4eUszUWlLdEdIdGdLZz09 Meeting ID: 861 7062 9080 Passcode: 290961 One tap mobile +13126266799,,86170629080# US (Chicago) +16468769923,,86170629080# US (New...

Buford Health Center, Newton Health Center, and Norcross Health Center will temporarily stop normal clinic and health services and will only offer COVID-19 vaccinations and WIC services. Beginning, Tuesday, Sept. 14, Buford Health Center will transition to offering COVID-19 vaccine and WIC services only. Wednesday,...

Information contributed by Hydrate My State guide. Did you know that on average, 6 in 10 youth (63%) and 5 in 10 adults (49%) drink a sugar-sweetened beverage on a given day? (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2021) Sodas, juices, and energy/sports drinks are...

Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments’ health centers and district office are closed Friday, September 3 through Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day. Health Department COVID-19 vaccine and testing will still be available at the following locations: COVID-19 Vaccine Friday, September 3...

Ivermectin is not authorized or approved by FDA for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19. The National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Panel has also determined that there are currently insufficient data to recommend ivermectin for treatment of COVID-19. Adverse effects associated with...

On August 23, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and will now be marketed as Comirnaty (pronounced koe-mir’-na-tee) for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of...

On August 13, 2021, the CDC recommended that moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals receive a third dose of mRNA vaccine 28 days after the second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals are eligible. This includes people who have: Been...

Information contributed by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: As a parent, you want to keep your children safe. Routine childhood vaccinations are an important way to ensure that your child and community remain healthy and protected against serious diseases, like measles and whooping cough....

If you are waiting for the right time to get vaccinated, that time is now! The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to get vaccinated as the number of new COVID-19 cases increases daily and the Delta variant spreads. The COVID case...

Information contributed by World Hepatitis Alliance Toolkit: Did you know that more than 300 million people across the globe are living with the hepatitis B virus or the hepatitis C virus? Worldwide, 90% of people living with hepatitis B and 80% living with hepatitis C...

The keys to achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are healthy eating, regular physical activity, and staying away from (or saying goodbye to) tobacco and nicotine products. Sometimes the hardest part of achieving a healthier lifestyle is getting started! Many people try to make too...

June 27 is National HIV Testing Day! On Saturday, June 26, the Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments and Live Healthy Gwinnett will be at Lucky Shoals Park in Norcross from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. educating the community about HIV testing and why...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Georgia and in the U.S., and Georgia ranks seventh in the nation for stroke deaths each year, too. Keeping your blood pressure in normal range, under 120/80 for most people, is crucial to preventing heart disease....

The Latin American Association recently honored Department of Public Health Commissioner Kathleen Toomey; Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Director Dr. Audrey Arona; and Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE) with the Pacesetter Award for their work in providing COVID vaccinations to Latinx communities in Georgia...

Beginning Tuesday, May 12, 2021, everyone 12 and over is eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. Currently, Pfizer is the only COVID vaccine currently approved for children aged 12 through 17. Click here to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine or to schedule an appointment.

On March 23, Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Public Health announced the state will expand its vaccine eligibility. Beginning Thursday, March 25, 2021, all Georgians 16 and over are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. Pfizer vaccine is authorized for emergency use for individuals...

This year Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments along with our partner, Diabetes You Can Win Foundation Inc., is helping the community become aware of their diabetes risk by hosting two local events on Diabetes Awareness Day (formerly Diabetes Alert Day) March 23. Diabetes...

Join us on March 24 from 3-4 p.m. to discuss the significance of women’s health. Prevention Starts with Me is a one-hour Zoom discussion centering on women’s health disparities and how to overcome them. This meeting is free and open to the public. Please join...

On March 10, the Georgia Department of Public Health and Governor Brian Kemp announced the state will expand its vaccine eligibility. Beginning March 15, 2021, the following populations will be eligible for COVID vaccination in Georgia: Adults 55 and older Adults with disabilities Individuals 16...

In a press conference February 25, Governor Brian Kemp announced that Pre-K and DECAL (Georgia Department of Early Childcare and Learning) educators and school staff, private and public K-12 educators and school staff, individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their caregivers, and parents of...

UPDATE – Tuesday, Feb. 16 – 6:15AM The Health Department will operate during normal business hours. There are NO delays in opening. Vaccine appointments will be served at regular scheduled times at Gwinnett Place Mall and Springfield Baptist Church. —— As of Monday evening, Feb....

Beginning Monday, Feb. 15, the Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments are moving one of their vaccination sites to Springfield Baptist Church located at 1877 Iris Dr SE, Conyers, GA 30013. The previous site was located at Rockdale Career Academy through Friday, Feb. 12....

Gwinnett County Government and the Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale County Health Departments worked together to convert the bottom floor of the former Sears building at Gwinnett Place Mall into a mass vaccination center that will accommodate immunizing up to 3,000 people a day as vaccines...

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is Sunday, February 7. Black people make up 13% of the population in the United States but account for 43% of new HIV diagnoses. Among black people, most new HIV diagnoses were among men, but over one third of new...

The Health Department will be closed for regular health center and district office services on Monday, January 18 to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. COVID-19 vaccine, however, will be administered Monday, January 18 to individuals who have vaccination appointments. Individuals wishing to be vaccinated...

Appointments are available online for individuals in Phase 1A. On December 30, Governor Brian Kemp and Commissioner Kathleen Toomey announced that Georgia would expand COVID-19 Vaccination Phase 1A to include a larger priority group, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders and individuals...

On Wednesday, December 16, 2020, Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments received our first allocation of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine – just under 2,000 doses. This is an exciting time for the Health Department because we’ve been planning for this stage of the response...

The holidays can be stressful for everyone, but you CAN balance the hustle and bustle of the season while staying healthy. We’ll show you how. Join us on Zoom, from the comfort of your home or office, December 9 11:30 a.m. or December 16 5:30...

Due to COVID-19, getting an influenza (flu) vaccine is more important than ever this year! Influenza is a contagious respiratory disease that can lead to serious illness, hospitalization or even death in some cases. CDC recommends everyone six months and older receive an annual influenza...

Our administrative office and health centers as well as our COVID-19 test sites and call center will be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 in observance Thanksgiving. COVID-19 testing will resume Saturday, November 28. We will resume normal business hours Monday, November 30....

Join us December 1 at Rhodes Jordan Park This World AIDS Day, we’ll be at Rhodes Jordan Park in Lawrenceville on December 1 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to educate the community about HIV prevention and to offer free testing and give-a-ways. If you...

The Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments are closing early on Friday, November 20, 2020 for a staff meeting. We will resume normal business hours Monday, November 23. COVID-19 testing is available after 1 p.m. at CORE locations and other locations throughout the counties....

Gwinnett Cares is hosting a must-see online healthcare summit designed to help the Gwinnett community coexist with COVID-19 on November 18 at 8 a.m. Get fact-based information from top healthcare experts and connect to real-time resources available across Gwinnett. Learn what we know about the...

Our offices and health centers will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in observance of Veterans Day. We will resume regular business hours Thursday, November 12. Our COVID-19 test sites will also be closed. If you need COVID-19 testing on Wednesday, please check the...

Buford, Lawrenceville and Norcross health centers, Gwinnett environmental health and the Health Department district offices are closing early Friday, October 30 for staff development: Buford health center Closing at 10:30 a.m. Lawrenceville health center Closing at 11:00 a.m. Norcross health center Closing at 11:00 a.m....

Due to the tropical storm warning in our area, all health centers will delay opening until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 29. Early Voting Flu Clinic in Lawrenceville is cancelled. Early Voting Flu Clinic at Lucky Shoals will open at 10:30 a.m. COVID-19 testing is cancelled...

This is a Halloween like no other! Consideration for COVID-19 illness makes planning and participating in holiday traditions different than we are accustomed to. While planning your Halloween festivities, the Health Department recommends you take these precautions to help keep you and your loved ones...

Great news! Norcross Health Center is reopening for all services on Wednesday, October 21 with a few changes due to COVID-19. Visitors to the health center can expect the following changes: Visitors over the age of two should wear a face covering. All visitors should...

They say defense is the best offense, so score one against the flu this season by taking the shot … the flu shot. It’s more important than ever as our communities continue to work on preventing the spread of COVID-19. The flu vaccine can limit...

Due to the possibility of severe weather, CORE COVID-19 testing is cancelled for Thursday, September 17. Health Department testing is cancelled for Thursday, September 17 and Friday, September 18 . To learn about testing locations and dates, visit www.gnrhealth.com/covid-19-info.  

National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to be involved this September. The 2020 NPM theme is: “Disasters Don’t Wait....

Beginning Monday, August 3, our Buford and Norcross Health Centers will halt all clinical services until further notices so our staff can support the COVID-19 pandemic response. WIC services will continue to be offered at these locations Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. For clients...

Until further notice, all Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Centers will operate on the following schedule: 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.

CALLING ALL RESIDENTS INTERESTED IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITY! Thursday, March 12, 2020 4 – 7 PM (Drop in at any time!) Rhodes Jordan Park Community Center 100 E Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Become change makers, community champions, and engaged citizens. Meet...

In January, each health center will close for one day to participate in employee training in addition to being closed for News Year’s Day and Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday. Our health centers will be closed on the following days: State Holidays All locations are...

The Health Department wishes you and your family a happy holiday season! All locations will be closed: Friday, December 20 Tuesday, December 24 Wednesday, December 25 Tuesday, December 31 – All locations closing at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 1   Between Monday, December 23 and...

In late January 2014, snow and ice paralyzed north and central Georgia, leaving thousands of motorists stranded in their cars. If you get stuck in your car or home this winter, are you prepared? That’s the question we are asking our community this week during...

It’s that time of year again — flu season. As family and friends are gathering for the holidays, flu activity is increasing. Get a flu vaccine now if you have not gotten vaccinated yet this season. There are many reasons to get a flu vaccine....

Get your flu shot today at your closest location! Flu season has started, and Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments is ready to vaccinate residents and businesses. We are kicking off our campaign to fight flu this year: “One Shot to Skip the Flu.”...

Although Breast Cancer is leveling out in the United States, a closer look at the state of Georgia shows that breast cancer is still relatively higher than the U.S. rates and Georgia has an increased number of deaths from breast cancer. Given the number of...

Twenty-five states have reported more than 200 possible cases of severe pulmonary disease associated with the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). What is added by this report? Based on available information, the disease is likely caused by an unknown chemical exposure; no single product or...

The month of August is about bringing awareness to immunizations, and the Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments wants residents to think ahead and get vaccinations. “This August, we urge parents to make an appointment to get themselves and their families vaccinated.” Gloria Melvin,...

As temperatures rise, Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale County Health Departments remind residents to take extra precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses or deaths.  The elderly, very young, and people with disabilities and chronic diseases are at higher risk for heat-related death or illness. The Centers for...

Stay safe this 4th of July! Follow these recommendations from the National Council on FireWorks Safety Recommended Safety Tips Obey all local laws regarding the use of fireworks. Know your fireworks; read the cautionary labels and performance descriptions before igniting. A responsible adult SHOULD supervise...

Every year the Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale Health Departments gears up for a back to school immunizations extravaganza. Employees volunteer from the organization to help out with this busy time at the clinics. The Health Department offers every vaccine listed on the current vaccine schedule...

Did you know there was a month entirely dedicated to raising awareness for issues impacting the health and wellness of men and boys? June will honor the 23rd annual Men’s Health Month. The month also coincides with Men’s Health Week (June 10-16), a special awareness...

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month. In the United States, the most common types of viral hepatitis are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Each hepatitis virus affects the liver differently and has different routes of transmission, and has different populations that are commonly affected...

Beginning Monday, June 3, 2019, our hours of operation will change. We trust these changes will help us more efficiently serve you and your family when you visit our locations. Each location will be open late one night each week, and all locations will close...

This year, Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County (GNR) Health Departments is extremely proud to announce our community partner, Sherwin Levinson, won the Mentor Award from the Medical Reserve Corps Program Recognition Awards. The Mentor Award honors Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) leaders that have successfully collaborated...

National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is April 27 – May 4, 2019, and Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale Health Departments (GNR Health Departments) urge residents to protect infants from vaccine-preventable diseases by ensuring our little ones and everyone around them, are vaccinated and up-to-date on their...

Each year on April 18, National Transgender HIV Testing Day is observed as an opportunity to focus on HIV testing, prevention, and treatment among transgender people. It encourages local testing events and testing campaigns to increase HIV status awareness in transgender populations. GNR Health Departments...

April 10th is National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD). The day was created to educate the public about the impact of HIV/AIDS on young people and to highlight the work going on across the country to respond to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. While youth...

Thursday, March 21, the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) partnered with Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments’ (GNR) WIC program, hosting a mobile food pantry outside the Lawrenceville Health Center on Grayson Highway. The event was open specifically to participants in the Women, Infants,...

Diabetes affects about 30.3 million Americans or about 9.4 percent of the U.S. population. Nearly 1 in 4 adults living with diabetes and worse, 7.2 million Americans, are unaware that they have the disease. Diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to complications like...

1. Is TB still a public health problem worldwide and in the United States? Fact: TB is one of the world’s deadliest diseases. One-third of the world’s population is infected with the bacteria that causes TB, and each year, over 9 million people around the...

Vaccinate your preteen today so they can have healthy tomorrow. In an effort to protect every adult and child, Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments is joining the Georgia Department of Public Health in recognizing March 11-15, 2019 as Georgia Preteen Vaccine Awareness Week....

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) is an annual observance that sheds light on the impact of HIV and AIDS on women and girls. Every year on March 10, and throughout the month of March, national and community organizations come together to show...

You may have never seen a case of polio or diphtheria, but these diseases still occur in other countries. For example, measles is rare in the United States because of vaccination, but it is still common around the world. Unvaccinated travelers who are infected while...

This year’s National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness day theme is “Together for Love: Stop HIV Stigma”. It highlights the messages of the Act Against AIDS, Let’s Stop HIV Together campaign. Let’s Stop HIV Together raises awareness that we all have a role to play in stopping...

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month! The Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale County Health Departments encourage every woman to make a New Year’s resolution to talk with their healthcare provider about cervical health! Nearly 12,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer each...