Burke County Health Department

Burke County Health Department Welcome to the Burke County Health Department, where our goal is to serve citizens of Burke County by providing preventive healthcare services.

🐾 18 YEARS ON THE HOMETOWN HUNT FOR A CURE! 🩷As we begin the 18th year of our Bird Dog Breast Cancer T-Shirt Drive, we w...
09/04/2026

🐾 18 YEARS ON THE HOMETOWN HUNT FOR A CURE! 🩷
As we begin the 18th year of our Bird Dog Breast Cancer T-Shirt Drive, we want to start with the most important words we can say: THANK YOU.
For 18 years, our wonderful community has graciously given of its resources, its kindness, and its heart to help provide breast healthcare for underserved women right here in Burke County.
Because of YOU, we have been able to provide mammogram screenings and diagnostic testing for women who do not qualify for Georgia’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program. Through the years, your support has also helped women facing female cancers with expenses related to surgery and treatment—and has even helped us purchase wigs for women walking through some of their most difficult days.
Who would have thought 18 years ago that our little Bird Dog mascot would still be on the hometown hunt for Burke County? Yet here we are—18 years later—and he’s still hunting, because this community is still caring. 🐾🩷
To every person who has purchased a shirt, made a donation, shared a post, encouraged a survivor, or supported this effort in any way: thank you. What may seem like the purchase of a T-shirt has helped us do so much more.
We do have a couple of changes this year. Due to the significant increase in the cost of producing our Bird Dog shirts, we are sadly unable to provide complimentary shirts to our breast cancer survivors this year. To our survivors, please know this does not change how deeply we honor you or how firmly we continue to stand beside you in your fight. You remain at the heart of why we do this. 🩷
We are also excited to share that we have partnered with a new vendor this year, and we hope you love our Year 18 design just as much as we do!
Please join our hometown hunt for YEAR 18!
🐾 All orders must be received by September 21 for guaranteed delivery by September 28.
Our goal is simple: shirts in hand before October 1 so Burke County can kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month together.

🍂 Fall is coming—and so is the Mobile Health Clinic!Our September schedule is now available. The Mobile Health Clinic br...
09/03/2026

🍂 Fall is coming—and so is the Mobile Health Clinic!

Our September schedule is now available. The Mobile Health Clinic brings convenient health services directly to communities throughout the East Central Health District.

Services may include health screenings, vaccinations, community resources and more. Walk-ins are welcome!

View the schedule: www.ecphd.com/wego
Call: 1-877-884-WEGO (9346)

⚠️ Important Richmond County Update: Mobile Health Clinic stops in Richmond County are temporarily paused until further notice. All dates, times and locations are subject to change. Please check the online schedule before visiting.

Community Health & Wellness Day is coming to Augusta Mall! Saturday, August 2211 AM – 2 PMAugusta Mall – near the Sears ...
08/07/2026

Community Health & Wellness Day is coming to Augusta Mall!

Saturday, August 22
11 AM – 2 PM
Augusta Mall – near the Sears entrance

Join the East Central Health District and our community partners for an afternoon of health resources, education, screenings, program information, and family-friendly outreach.

Our Mobile Health Clinic will also be on site, parked outside near the Sears entrance.

Come meet local organizations, learn about available services, and connect with resources for you and your family.

🩵 World Breastfeeding Week | August 1–7, 2026 🩵Each year, World Breastfeeding Week brings communities around the world t...
07/31/2026

🩵 World Breastfeeding Week | August 1–7, 2026 🩵

Each year, World Breastfeeding Week brings communities around the world together to celebrate, protect, and support breastfeeding. This global observance highlights the many health benefits breastfeeding provides for both babies and mothers while encouraging families to have the support they need to succeed.

This year's theme, "Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works," reminds us that when we invest in proven support systems, we help families build healthier futures.

At the East Central Health District WIC Program, we're committed to strengthening what works by providing:
🤱 Breastfeeding education
💙 Compassionate support and encouragement
🥗 Nutritious supplemental foods
👩‍⚕️ Resources to help families every step of the way

Throughout World Breastfeeding Week, we'll celebrate breastfeeding families and recognize the dedicated WIC staff and community partners who make a difference every day.

Join us August 1–7 as we honor the power of breastfeeding—one mother, one baby, and one family at a time.

The August Mobile Health Clinic Schedule Is Here!Our Mobile Health Clinic is hitting the road again in August to bring c...
07/28/2026

The August Mobile Health Clinic Schedule Is Here!
Our Mobile Health Clinic is hitting the road again in August to bring convenient health services closer to communities throughout the East Central Health District.
Check the new schedule to find the date, time, and location of a stop near you. Walk-ins are welcome!
View the complete August schedule here: ecphd.com/wego/schedule
Save the schedule, share it with your community, and come see us when we are in your county!

🚐 The July Mobile Health Clinic Schedule Is Up!Our Mobile Health Clinic is back on the road in July, bringing care close...
06/25/2026

🚐 The July Mobile Health Clinic Schedule Is Up!

Our Mobile Health Clinic is back on the road in July, bringing care closer to communities across the district.

Here are the first 3 July service days:

📅 Tuesday, July 7
📍 Burke County | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Midville City Hall
132 Jones St., Midville

📍 Jenkins County | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
B&T Fresh Market
540 E Winthrope Ave., Millen

📅 Wednesday, July 8
📍 Warren County | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Library
10 Warren St., Warren

📍 Glascock County | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Town Square / Southern Bank
21 College St., Gibson

📅 Thursday, July 9
📍 Taliaferro County | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
County School
557 Broad St., Crawfordville

📍 McDuffie County | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Dearing Community Center
4616 Augusta Hwy, Dearing

View the full July schedule at ecphd.com/wego.

We Go Where You Are. 💙

06/24/2026
Juneteenth Closure NoticeThe Health Department will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth.June...
06/08/2026

Juneteenth Closure Notice

The Health Department will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth is a time to honor freedom, reflect on history, and recognize the continued importance of equity, health, and opportunity for all.

We will resume normal business hours on the next business day.

Thank you for your understanding.

🚨 **Measles Update in Georgia**The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed **three new measles cases** in memb...
05/20/2026

🚨 **Measles Update in Georgia**

The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed **three new measles cases** in members of an unvaccinated metro Atlanta family who recently traveled internationally.

Measles is **highly contagious** and can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The virus can remain in the air or on surfaces for up to **two hours**.

**Watch for symptoms:**
• High fever
• Cough
• Runny nose
• Watery eyes
• Rash that starts at the head and spreads downward

The **MMR vaccine is safe and effective** at preventing measles. Children should receive their first dose between **12–15 months** and a second dose between **4–6 years**.

If you have measles symptoms, **call your healthcare provider first** before going to a doctor’s office, hospital, or public health clinic.

Learn more:
https://dph.georgia.gov/epidemiology/acute-disease-epidemiology/vaccine-preventable-diseases/measles
https://www.cdc.gov/measles/index.html

Today, we celebrate the nurses who show up with skill, compassion, patience, and heart every single day.From comforting ...
05/12/2026

Today, we celebrate the nurses who show up with skill, compassion, patience, and heart every single day.

From comforting patients to protecting communities, nurses are often the steady hands and caring voices people remember most during their health journey.

This year’s International Nurses Day theme is “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives.” And we could not agree more. When nurses are supported, valued, and empowered, everyone benefits.

To every nurse serving our communities: thank you for the care you give, the lives you touch, and the difference you make.

Happy International Nurses Day!

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