Thanksgiving is almost here, and the Fulton County Board of Health wants to make sure you're following food safety measures to keep you and your loved ones protected from foodborne illnesses. Watch this video and follow these tips to ensure that your feast is safe this holiday season.

Thanksgiving is almost here! And for many families, turkey is the main dish that'll be served at the dinner table. If you're in need of a turkey this Thanksgiving, visit us next Tuesday at our Oak Hill location to pick one up. We're also giving away other items as well while supplies last.

Take charge of your finances by learning practical strategies for budgeting, saving, and building healthy money habits. Join us next week to learn tools for lasting financial stability! #FinancialStability #BudgetingTips #SavingsTips

Calling all Fulton County students! Join SKYE’s Career Readiness Workshop and learn how to nail interviews, prepare for common questions, and boost your confidence to shine in any opportunity. 📅 Saturday, Nov. 15 | 1:00–3:00 PM 📅 Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 5:30–8:00 PM We hope to see you there!

Happy Veterans Day! Today, we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage and dedication inspire us all. Thank you for your service! 💙 Let’s take a moment to reflect and show our appreciation for the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families.

Calling all Fulton County parents and caregivers! Join SKYE and Operation HOPE for a Parent Financial Literacy Workshop on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 6-7 PM at Maynard Jackson High School. Don’t miss this opportunity to take charge of your finances!

Join the Fulton County Board of Health team this Friday! We’re hosting a Job Fair with openings for Environmental Health Specialists, an opportunity to make a real difference. Come meet our team, learn about the role, and discover how you can help keep Fulton County thriving!

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. It’s a time to raise awareness about the disease and show support for those living with it and those impacted by it. #Alzheimers #AlzheimersAwareness

November is National Diabetes Month. It’s a time to raise awareness and emphasize that more is needed to improve prevention, diagnosis and management of the disease. For more information on how to live a heathier lifestyle, click here: https://bit.ly/3JrFrw9

Join the Fulton County Board of Health team! We’re hosting a job fair next week with openings for Environmental Health Specialists. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference. Come meet our team, learn about the role, and discover how you can help keep Fulton County thriving!

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This time is used to raise awareness about domestic violence and support survivors. This month also serves as a time to educate the public on healthy relationships and highlight resources for those affected by abuse.

October is Let's Talk Month! It's a time to encourage parents and caregivers to have open and honest conversations with their children about important topics. We'd like to thank the Fulton County Board of Commissioners for proclaiming October as Let's Talk Month.

We'd like to thank the Fulton County Board of Commissioners for proclaiming October as Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Month. For more information on our breast and cervical cancer program, click here: bit.ly/4gOxHAu

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The goal of this month is to raise awareness about the signs of breast cancer, promote early detection, and support those suffering with it. For more information on our breast and cervical cancer prevention program, click here: bit.ly/3Iy912D

September is environmental health month, and we want to highlight the department's services. Tattoo and piercing shop inspections are up next. Here's some info on them and how they're done. For more information on our environmental health department, click here: bit.ly/4pMGV4o

September is environmental health month, and we want to highlight the department's services. Pool inspections are up next. It's fall now, but each year our inspectors make sure the public pools in Fulton County are up to code before they open for the season.

September is environmental health month, and we want to highlight the department's services. Tourist accommodations are up next. Our environmental health department also handles inspections for these types of facilities. Here's some info about them and how they're done.

September is environmental health month and food safety awareness month. We wanted to highlight some of the services that our EH department does on a regular basis. Restaurant inspections are one piece of the EH puzzle. Here's some info about them and how they're done.

The Fulton County Board of Health wants to warn parents about hand, foot, and mouth disease as cases have been increasing among children in the metro Atlanta area. For more information on hand, foot, and mouth disease, click here: bit.ly/4nMZvI0

September is suicide prevention month. It's a time to raise awareness, promote hope, and encourage those struggling with thoughts of suicide to seek help. Suicide affects millions of people every year, but too many struggle in silence. Let's stand together to help save lives.

Celebrate September with colorful, nutritious produce. Small changes like adding more fruits and veggies to your diet can boost your overall health. Fresh, frozen, or canned, it all counts. For more information on our chronic disease prevention services, click here: bit.ly/4pwvDBo

September is food safety awareness month! Use this time to learn more about foodborne illnesses and how to prevent them. About 48M cases are reported each year, but by following basic food safety tips you can help lower your chances of getting sick. Eat safely! #FoodSafety

This September, we want to highlight the importance of safe sleep, car seat checks, and childproofing. Every small step helps protect little lives. Share this message with others to help keep babies safe. #BabySafetyMonth #SafeSleep #ProtectOurChildren

September is environmental health month! We want to highlight some of the work that this department does within the Fulton County Board of Health. Over the next few weeks, we'll showcase some of the services that this department performs on a regular basis. #EnvironmentalHealth

Healthy aging means staying active, connected, and maintaining a strong body and mind. This September, commit to lifelong wellness. Small steps lead to big results. Start your healthy aging journey today! #HealthyAgingMonth #ActiveLiving #Wellness #HealthyLife

This week's summer food safety post focuses on safely packing fruits and vegetables. If you tend to pack these types of items for lunch, make sure you're doing so safely to avoid getting sick or spreading bacteria.

The heat can make things much more difficult when it comes to our health. If you're spending time outside, know when to take a break. #HeatSafety #BeatTheHeat

August is National Breastfeeding Month. It's a time used to highlight the important role breastfeeding has on infant health and development as well as the benefits for mothers. For more information on breastfeeding and the WIC program, click here: bit.ly/3IxKeeG

August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month. It's a time used to highlight the importance of children's vision and eye health. For more information on vision screenings for children at the Fulton County Board of Health, click here: bit.ly/46nWc4z

We continue our summer food safety series this week with tips on packing a safe lunch. This is especially important as many students head back to school. These tips are also good to keep in mind when packing lunches for work. Pack safely!

July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. It's a time dedicated to raising awareness about the condition that affects children and teens. Use this time to be supportive of young people and their families who deal with this on a regular basis.

We enjoyed our second back-to-school fair of the summer! We appreciated everyone who was able to come out to the North Fulton Regional Health Center in Alpharetta on Saturday. We hope to see you at our last one on August 23 at the Adamsville Regional Health Center.

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month. It's a time used to bring awareness to this rare group of cancers that develop in connective tissues like bone, muscle, fat, and cartilage. Use this time to support those affected by sarcoma and advocate for increased research into these cancers.

Here's what's next in our summer food safety series. Here are a few ways to help keep your food fresh and safe to eat while at cookouts and gatherings. Be sure to follow these tips to help you and your loved ones avoid any foodborne illnesses this summer.

Here's the next tip in our summer food safety series. This week's reminder is to keep hot and cold foods at certain temperatures to avoid any bacteria growth. Following these temperature guidelines will help you and your loved ones avoid getting sick at cookouts this summer.

July is UV Awareness Month. This time is used to highlight the dangers of UV radiation while also promoting the importance of sun safety practices. Follow these tips to protect you and your loved ones all year long. #SunSafety

All Fulton County Board of Health offices will be closed Friday, July 4 for Independence Day. We will resume normal operations on Monday, July 7. For questions or concerns, call 770-520-7500 or visit fultoncountyboh.com

It's grilling season, and it's the start of our summer food safety series. First up, we want to issue a reminder about cooking foods to their proper temperatures. Following these guidelines will help keep your family protected from any major foodborne illnesses this summer.

Today is National HIV Testing Day. This time is used to encourage people to get tested, know their status, and find care and treatment options. For more information on HIV testing and prevention services at the Fulton County Board of Health, click here: bit.ly/4kGoMSR #KnowYourStatus #HIVTestingDay

Happy Autistic Pride Day! Today, we celebrate the beautiful spectrum of neurodiversity. Let’s shine bright with love and acceptance as we honor the unique gifts that each autistic individual brings to our world. Embrace your colors, share your story, and let’s spread awareness together!

The first day of school is still a few weeks away, but we want to make sure you and your family are prepared for it. We're hosting back-to-school health & resource fairs each month this summer. The first one is this Saturday, June 21 from 9 am to 3 pm. We hope to see you there!

It's Men's Health Week! And with Father's Day coming up this weekend, use this time to talk with the special men in your life about making their health and well-being a priority. For more information on how to make your health a priority, call us at 770-520-7500 or visit our website.

June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness month. It's a time to raise awareness about PTSD and encourage those who are affected by it to get proper treatment and support.

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness month. Across the world, more than 55 million people are living with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. This month is used to raise awareness about the disease, support those affected, and take steps to maintain cognitive well-being.

SAFE Kids Fulton County and the Atlanta Department of Transportation gave students at Hope Hill Elementary a lesson in traffic safety this week. It's part of the 'Safety Town Georgia' initiative. For more info and to watch the 11Alive story, click here: bit.ly/3YZkg9l

The Fulton County Board of Health will be closing early tomorrow at noon and will be closed all day on Monday in honor of Memorial Day. For more information or to reschedule any appointments, call 770-520-7500.

The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated Greater Atlanta resident. The individual acquired the virus while traveling internationally. The MMR vaccine can protect against measles. For more information on this story, click here: bit.ly/3SeuOxI

Today is Hepatitis Testing Day. It's an important opportunity to teach people about hepatitis and the importance of screening and testing. We have hepatitis A and B immunizations available for children and adults. Call us or visit our website for more information.

May is Women's Health Month! It's a time dedicated to raising awareness about women's health and encouraging them to make it a priority in their lives. For more information on the women's health services that we offer, click here: bit.ly/43HWzpa

It's Food Allergy Awareness Week! This time is used to bring awareness to food allergy facts and myths, and that includes in the workplace.