In the bright sun on a newly cleared plot of land in Kingsland, staff members from the Camden County Health Department gathered for a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new health department building on April 15, 2024. The event was attended by many key stakeholders, including representatives from the Coastal Health District, Camden Board of Health, Southeast Georgia Health System, the State, and the cities of Kingsland, St. Marys, and Woodbine.
The project cost for the new Camden County Health Department is over $5.38 million. Funding for the project is being provided by a variety of sources, including Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) VIII, Community Development Block Grant COVID (CDBG-CV), the Coastal Health District, and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Additionally, land for the new facility was generously donated by Southeast Georgia Health System.
The collaborative effort will ensure the successful completion of the project. The new facility aims to enhance health department operations and accessibility by providing a more modern structure that can house clinical and environmental health services in one location. It is anticipated that the facility will open in 2025.
Overall, this significant investment in public health represents a testament to the dedication of all involved in improving public health in Camden County. The modern facility will improve access to essential health services and streamline operations for the health department.