Birth Certificates – Birth certificates and paternity acknowledgements are available at our Vital Records department.
Car Seat Education Class– After successful completion of the class, eligible individuals will receive a car seat for their child at no charge. Complete the form to participate! Car Seat Education and Safety Class
Children with Special Needs – We offer services for children and youth with certain health conditions, from birth to age 21 and their families. These services are designed to assist children in reaching their optimal developmental and physical health and minimize the effects of possible secondary complications.
Healthy Start – Provides home visitation, prenatal and parenting education, case management, and links to community social services. Click here for more information.
Immunizations – Vaccines are an important part of keeping your child healthy and safe. Keep your child’s vaccinations up-to-date.
Breastfeeding Support – Everyone knows that breast milk is best for a baby’s first year of life. The WIC program offers many benefits to breastfeeding mothers. Visit our Breastfeeding Support page for more details.
WIC – Women Infants and Children provides nutrition education, healthy food and other services free of charge to Georgia families who qualify.
For School-Aged Children:
School Health – Our School Health program assists students by offering scoliosis screening, immunization audits and providing certificates for school and daycare.
Immunizations – Vaccines aren’t just for babies. Your child will need additional vaccinations as he or she grows, and certain immunizations are required for school entry.
Lead Testing – Lead is a dangerous chemical that can be found in some paints, toys and a variety of home items. Regional Healthy Homes Coordinators conduct lead-based paint inspections and risk assessments in the homes of children who are less than six years of age, with a venous confirmed blood lead level of 3.5 micrograms per deciliter or more. If you suspect your child has been exposed contact our Healthy Home Coordinator, Kathleen Wang, at 706-507-5211 or email to Kathleen.Wang@dph.ga.gov.
Dental Health – The Columbus Health Department Dental Clinic is a general dental office for children and adults.
For Newborns and Toddlers:
