North Georgia Health District

📣Get Ready! Don't forget the Back to School Bash, hosted by Fannin County Schools, is THIS Saturday, July 27th, from 9 to 3, at the Fannin County High School gym!🏫📚🍎✏️📏 Come join all the community partners who help kids get ready to go Back to School, including the Fannin County Health Department, along with many of our district programs, such as Children With Special Needs and Immunizations!👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️💉🦷👀👂 Go to this link to see the school health requirements our local county health departments offer: http://nghd.org/news/back-to-school-health-clinics, and come see us at the Back to School Bash at the Fannin County High School gym on Saturday!!🎉

Hurry on over!🏃‍♀️ It begins at 1 PM!⏰ After a great turnout at the first Pickens County Back to School Bash at the Pickens County Health Department, now, the next one is TODAY, July 23rd!!👱‍♀️🥳👦 Join us anytime from 1 to 6 PM at 60 Health Way in Jasper for an afternoon of fun and important services that will help new school students and back-to-schoolers meet all Georgia school enrollment health requirements. 💉🩺👂👀 Go to nghd.org/news/bts-bash-at-pickens-co-health-dept for more details.

👉Kicks off TODAY at 1👈 Get your child ready for the upcoming school year with all school health requirements.🚌💉 Let the Cherokee County Health Dept’s Back To School Health Clinic be your school child’s One-Stop Spot for all required Hearing, Dental, Vision & BMI/Nutrition and . Come by the Canton or Woodstock Health Center TODAY, 7/23, or on one of two other Tuesdays, 7/30 or 8/6, anytime from 1 to 6 PM. No appointments are needed at these Back-to-School Health Clinics; however, appointments are available during the health centers' regular clinic hours and are encouraged. Get all details in English/Español at nghd.org/news/back-to-school-health-clinic-cherokee-county

Exciting news! K. Mills McNeill, MD, PhD, has been appointed as the new Health Director of the North Georgia Health District! With extensive experience in preventive medicine and public health, Dr. McNeill is extremely qualified to lead efforts to improve community health and wellness in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties. Learn more by reading the full announcement at nghd.org/news/media-releases/dr-mcneill-district-new-health-director and help us welcome Dr. McNeill in the comments below.

After a great turnout at the first Pickens County Back to School Bash at the Pickens County Health Department, the next one happens THIS Tuesday, July 23rd!!👱‍♀️🥳👦 Join us anytime from 1 to 6 PM at 60 Health Way in Jasper for a day of fun and important services that will help new school students and back-to-schoolers meet all Georgia school enrollment health requirements. 💉🩺👂👀 Go to nghd.org/news/bts-bash-at-pickens-co-health-dept for more details.

‼️Your first chance is THIS Tuesday‼️ Get your child ready for the upcoming school year with all school health requirements.🚌💉 Let the Cherokee County Health Dept’s Back To School Health Clinic be your school child’s One-Stop Spot for all required Hearing, Dental, Vision & BMI/Nutrition and . Come by the Canton or Woodstock Health Center on one of THREE Tuesdays: 7/23, 7/30, or 8/6, anytime from 1 to 6 PM. No appointments are needed at these Back-to-School Health Clinics; however, appointments are available during the health centers' regular clinic hours and are encouraged. Get all details in English/Español at nghd.org/news/back-to-school-health-clinic-cherokee-county

👏🏼🌟🎉 Our amazing Children with Special Needs staff are doing excellent outreach this weekend! 👏🏼🌟🎉

Tonya Beavers of Babies Can’t Wait and Monica Wright of Children 1st, Cherokee County Health Department, are at Give a Kid a Chance at Revolution Church in Canton today! 🏫🎒 They’re with partners from Cherokee Family Violence Center, Ivonne Diaz, and SERV International, Steve Kasha. 🤝

Maria Quintero, Demi D**g and Mckenzie Samples of our Children’s Medical Services staff are attending the Latin American Association Back to School Bash today, as well! 📚🎉

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Recall Notice: Avoid Diamond Shruumz chocolate bars, cones, or gummies. Dispose of any purchased product immediately. Find more information at https://bit.ly/3L9PX8D

Don't forget: Time to apply ends Monday! Cherokee County Health Department has a fabulous opening for a Public Health LPN 1 or 2 position at the Canton Health Center. Join our dedicated team in Canton and help protect and improve the health of Georgians. A competive salary, excellent benefits package, and great work-life balance await you. Apply now! Go to www.governmentjobs.com/careers/georgiadph/jobs/4381922/ph-licensed-practical-nurse-1-or-2

📚✨ Get ready for the new school year with our Back to School Health Fair at Gilmer County Health Department on Tuesday, July 30th, 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM! 🏥 We'll provide Hearing, Vision, Dental, Nutrition, and Immunization services for any child who needs them. 🩺 Accepting Medicaid, Peachcare, HUMANA, AETNA, and more! 📞 For more info in English & Spanish, go to nghd.org/news/back-to-school-health-fair-gilmer-jul-30 or call (706) 635-4363. See you there! 👀🦷👂

Our Emergency Preparedness Department's July-August 2024 issue of the North Georgia Health District e-Newsletter: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS is here! 🚨📰 This issue contains valuable information for this summer. Covering a wide range of topics from extreme heat recommendations to the latest North Georgia Healthcare Coalition and district Community Overdose Response Program updates, COVID-19 free TestAndGo Kiosk locations in our area, our featured Emergency Preparedness "Shout-Out," and the Let's Talk About Extreme Heat crossword puzzle, there's something here for everyone. 🌞🌡️ Just go to bit.ly/NGHD-Em-Prep-News_Jul-Aug-2024 to check it out! 💻🔍 🚑🔥

The time is getting closer!⏰ Get your child ready for the upcoming school year with all school health requirements.🚌💉 Let the Cherokee County Health Dept’s Back To School Health Clinic be your school child’s One-Stop Spot for all required Hearing, Dental, Vision & BMI/Nutrition and . Come by the Canton or Woodstock Health Center on one of THREE Tuesdays: 7/23, 7/30, or 8/6, anytime from 1 to 6 PM. No appointments are needed at these Back-to-School Health Clinics; however, appointments are available during the health centers' regular clinic hours and are encouraged. Get all details in English/Español at nghd.org/news/back-to-school-health-clinic-cherokee-county

Don't take any chances with your health! Choose wisely and stay safe when ordering food online. https://bit.ly/3LpWsVz

Georgians Urged Not to Eat Diamond Shruumz Products: Chocolates, gummies, and snack foods may contain psychoactive compounds
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📣Introducing Environmental Health News! 📰Stay informed and protected with our new e-newsletter from the North Georgia Health District. 🌞🗞Our Summer Issue is packed with essential tips on summer food and water safety, protecting against vector-borne diseases, rabies prevention, and lead poisoning prevention for children. Click the link below to read more and share with your friends and family! bit.ly/launch-environmental-health-news

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It's TODAY... Pickens County Back to School Bash at the Pickens County Health Department starts at 1 PM!👱‍♀️🥳👦 Join us either today or on Tuesday, July 23rd, from 1 to 6 PM at 60 Health Way in Jasper for a day of fun and important services that will help new school students and back-to-schoolers meet all Georgia school enrollment health requirements. 💉🩺👂👀 Go to nghd.org/news/bts-bash-at-pickens-co-health-dept for more details.

Are you a passionate LPN looking to make a difference in public health? Cherokee County Health Department is earnestly seeking a Public Health LPN 1 or 2 for the Canton Health Center! Join our dedicated team in Canton and help protect and improve the health of Georgians. A competive salary, excellent benefits package, and great work-life balance await you. Apply now! Go to www.governmentjobs.com/careers/georgiadph/jobs/4381922/ph-licensed-practical-nurse-1-or-2

Reminder: The time to apply as our Accounting Technician 1 closes tomorrow! Hurry and see if you qualify for this great opportunity at our district office in Dalton. Under direct supervision, you'll perform paraprofessional accounting and fiscal control functions such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll preparation, budget monitoring, or related general accounting processes. And you'll receive a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, and an excellent work-life balance! Go NOW to www.governmentjobs.com/careers/georgiadph/jobs/4493414/accounting-technician-1

Sepsis happens when an infection you already have triggers a life-threatening chain reaction throughout your body. Without timely treatment, sepsis can rapidly lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. These infections can put you at risk. Learn more about sepsis: https://bit.ly/4cbndbb

Don’t forget about Pickens County Back to School Bash!👱‍♀️🥳👦 Join us Tuesdays, July 9th and July 23rd from 1 to 6 PM at the Pickens County Health Department for a day of fun and important services that will help new school students and back-to-schoolers meet all Georgia school enrollment health requirements. 💉🩺👂👀 Check out our post graphic for all details and go to nghd.org/news/bts-bash-at-pickens-co-health-dept.

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Happy July 4th from the North Georgia Health District and all Public Health staff in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties! Remember, we’re closed today but look forward to serving you tomorrow: www.nghd.org. Be Safe!🇺🇸🎉

🎉 Hosting a July 4th party? Prevent food poisoning by grilling safely! 🍔

Cross-contamination can easily spread germs & make you & your guests sick. Use separate utensils, cutting boards, marinades, and plates for raw meats and for cooked meats. 🥩🔪

Have fun all summer and avoid getting sick with these food safety tips: 🌞🍴 https://bit.ly/3QWfTI1

Our Health District offices and all County Health Departments and programs in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties, including Environmental Health, WIC, and The Living Bridge Center, will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 4th, in celebration of Independence Day. All our public health services will resume on Friday, the 5th. Have a Happy, Safe, and Healthy Fourth of July! 🎊🇺🇸🦅🥳🌟🎈👏🎆✨🎉

Are you ready for an exciting new career in Public Health as our Accounting Technician 1? See if you qualify for this fabulous opportunity with our district team here in Dalton! Under direct supervision, you'd perform paraprofessional accounting and fiscal control functions such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll preparation, budget monitoring, or related general accounting processes. Plus, you'll receive a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, and an excellent work-life balance! But this job closes on July 9th, so apply soon at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/georgiadph/jobs/4493414/accounting-technician-1

It only takes minutes for a car to become dangerously hot. Remember, never leave kids in a parked car - their safety is always top priority! 🚘👥☀️🥵🌡

This National Influenza Vaccination Week, there’s still time to get vaccinated against flu’s wildest symptoms. Getting a flu vaccine each year is the best way to help prevent flu illness from roaring through your community. Flu vaccine is available at Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens & Whitfield County Health Depts! Go to nghd.org/news/nivw2023.