East Central Health of Georgia

East Central Health District

National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is April 16 – April 23.

It is an annual celebration of the importance vaccinations play in keeping children and communities healthy. Most childhood vaccines produce immunity 90 percent to 100 percent of the time. Without Read More

Richmond County Birth/Death Certificate Office (Vital Records) will be closed today. Will reopen Wednesday, March 30th at 8:00 am.

Richmond County Birth/Death Certificate Office (Vital Records) will be closed today. Will reopen Wednesday, March 30th at 8:00 am. Birth/Death Certificate Requests today may be completed at: Probate Judge’s Office Read More

Augusta Leaders Urge Residents and Businesses to Comply with Boil Water Request

AUGUSTA – (February 9, 2016) – At the direction of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, Augusta, Georgia has issued an advisory to boil water in the service area of the Read More

Two Birds Tested Positive For West Nile In South Richmond County

Two birds were discovered dead at separate residences of South Richmond County. The main route of human infection with West Nile virus is through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds, which may circulate the virus in their blood for a few days.

Rabid Raccoon Found In West Richmond County

A resident of West Augusta was bitten by a raccoon on October 2, 2005 at his home address. Richmond County Animal Control personnel were contacted and they shot the animal. The raccoon tested positive for rabies.

Information for Assisting Hurricane Katrina Evacuees to Obtain Louisiana Birth Certificates

As a request from the Louisiana State Registrar Office, all states and jurisdictions where Louisiana evacuees are located will allow Louisiana birth certificates to be obtained through submitting an application through the local county vital records office.