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Select lab services are available by appointment. Call us at 770-904-3717 to schedule:

  • Pregnancy Testing
  • TB Screening
  • HIV Testing
  • Non-diagnostic DNA Testing

This simple blood test measures the levels of cholesterol in your blood, helping to assess your risk of heart disease and provide valuable information for managing your cardiovascular health. 

This test evaluates various components of your blood, including red and white blood cells and platelets. It’s a fundamental diagnostic tool used to detect and monitor a wide range of health conditions from anemia to infection. 

This blood test provides a snapshot of your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months and is a crucial tool for monitoring and managing diabetes.

This blood test measures the level of sugar in your blood and is commonly used to diagnose and monitor diabetes.

This test determines whether a person is pregnant by detecting the presence of pregnancy-related hormones in the body and is used as an essential tool for guiding early prenatal care.

This diagnostic test measures the level of antibodies in your blood to assess your immunity against specific diseases, such as measles or hepatitis, and determines if you are protected against certain infections or need vaccination booster shots. 

This blood test evaluates the function of the thyroid gland, which plays a critical role in regulating various bodily processes and helps to diagnose and manage thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. 

This test involves the analysis of different biological samples, typically blood or urine, to detect the presence of drugs in the body. 

This testing involves analyzing an individual’s DNA to gather information about their ancestry, genetic predispositions, or specific gene mutations.

This encompasses a range of diagnostic tests that address specific health concerns related to the female body, including cancer screenings and reproductive health screenings.

Women's Health

This involves a variety of diagnostic tests to detect the presence of sexually transmitted diseases and infections in individuals and are used for early detection, treatment, and prevention of the spread of STDS.

SEXUAL HEALTH TESTING
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Community Health Assessment / Community Health Improvement Plans

Community Health Assessments (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIP) have been created for the three counties we serve.

The community-wide health assessment, which examines the county’s health status, is intended to help shape the collaborative efforts to improve the health of residents.

The community health improvement plan describes how the Health Department and a variety of community partners will work together to improve the health of the population through various projects and programs.

Access each county’s CHA and CHIP below:

Gwinnett County

Newton County

Rockdale County

To request previous versions of the CHA and CHIP, contact us.

What’s an epidemiologist?​

Epidemiologists are public health workers who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury. They seek to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education and health policy.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics https://www.bls.gov/

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for an extensive and highly-competitive network of benefits.

Benefits package includes:

  • 13 paid holidays per year

  • Three weeks of Annual (Vacation) Leave per year

  • Three weeks of Sick Leave per year

  • Retirement plan through the State of Georgia Employee’s Retirement System which provides for a defined monthly pension upon retirement

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan to supplement pension plan, which includes an agency contribution based on the employee’s contribution amount

  • Life Insurance
    Payroll deductible health insurance and flexible benefits options including Dental, Vision, Long-term Care, Spouse Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, as well as Short-term and Long-term Disability

  • Medical and Childcare Spending Accounts available

  • Employees are eligible to become members of the Atlanta Postal Credit Union and/or the Georgia’s Own Credit Union.