Lincoln County Health Department

08/27/2026

📢 Lincoln County Health Department Schedule Notice

Beginning August 27 through September 16, 2026, the Lincoln County Health Department will operate on an altered clinical and walk-in schedule due to staffing concerns. Weekly schedules will be posted with the hours staff are available.

Current Schedule:

📅 Thursday, August 27: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📅 Friday, August 28: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📅 Monday, August 31: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The office will be closed for the remainder of the day for staff training in Richmond County.

📅 Tuesday, September 1 – Thursday, September 3: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📅 Friday, September 4: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this temporary schedule change.

☎️ For questions, please call 706-359-3154.

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.

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!

06/24/2026

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.

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

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!

04/29/2026

NEW MOBILE CLINIC SCHEDULE IS LIVE

We’re hitting the road again and bringing care closer than ever.
See when we’ll be in your area ecphd.com/wego
1-877-884-WEGO
If you’ve been waiting for a sign… this is it.
We Go Where You Are

04/21/2026

While programs like Babies Can’t Wait do not provide an official diagnosis for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), we play an important role in connecting families to the resources they need.

If your child has been diagnosed, or you have concerns, reach out to us.
We’re here to help guide you, support you, and connect you with services that make a difference.

Because every child deserves the opportunity to grow, thrive, and be supported for who they are.

Let’s shift the focus from limitations to possibilities.
Let’s create space to truly see their ability.

04/13/2026

LINCOLN COUNTY BOH –OPEN HOUSE April 21st
Join us for an Open House at the Lincoln County Health Department.

Come meet the team, learn about available services, and see how we’re supporting the health of your community.

Stop by to:
• Explore available programs and services
• Get information on vaccines and screenings
• Meet staff and ask questions
• Learn how we can support you and your family

All are welcome. We’d love to see you there.

We go where you are.
Learn more: wego.ecphd.com