Meriwether County Health Department

The Meriwether County Health Department, located at 51 Gay Connector Road in Greenville, Georgia, is a local government office dedicated to protecting and improving the health of the community. They offer free COVID-19 rapid self-test kits and vaccinations by appointment. Services include confidential STD screenings, PPD skin tests for TB, and car seat education classes. The institution also provides information on Healthy Brain Initiative Grants and Children's Medical Programs. The Acting District Health Director is Beverley Townsend, MD, MBA, FAAFP. The office is closed on holidays such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The institution promotes National Birth Defects Prevention Month and encourages childhood vaccinations. They also provide tips for a healthy New Year's resolution and raise awareness for cervical health. The institution warns about severe weather and flu activity in Georgia. Overall, the Meriwether County Health Department is dedicated to promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of the community.