General Info

Located in Athens, Ga., the Clark County Health is part of District 10 of the Georgia Department of Human Resources. It provides blood pressure and sugar level monitoring, environmental health and prenatal services. The department offers immunization programs to protect adults and children from various infectious diseases. It maintains birth and death certificates. The Clark County Health Department also provides screening services for the detection of breast cancer, pregnancy, tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases. It offers a nutritional program that includes breast-feeding support and referral services for women. The department provides counseling and testing services for people who suffer from AIDS. The Clark County Health Department operates hot lines that provide information on topics related to birth control, cardiovascular health, diabetes, parenting, sexual harassment, stress management, and emotional and physical abuse.