The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency in preventing disease, injury and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters from a health perspective. DPH's main functions include:
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
- Maternal and Child Health
- Infectious Disease and Immunization
- Environmental Health • Epidemiology
- Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Emergency Medical Services, Pharmacy
- Nursing, Volunteer Health Care
- The Office of Health Equity
- Vital Records
- The State Public Health Laboratory
For more information, contact the Georgia Department of Public Health at 404-657-2700 or visit their website.
Georgia Department of Public Health
