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We are CLOSED on Good Friday, April 3, 2026. The North Georgia Health District office, health departments, environmental health offices, WIC program, and all other public health programs and services in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties will be closed. Clinics at The Living Bridge Center in Canton, Dalton, and Gainesville will also be closed.
Have a Healthy, Happy Easter Weekend!
—En Español—
Estaremos CERRADOS el Viernes Santo, 3 de abril. La oficina del Distrito de Salud de North Georgia, departamentos de salud, oficinas de salud ambiental, programa WIC y todos los demás programas y servicios de salud pública en Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens y Whitfield contarán con sus instalaciones cerradas. Las clínicas de The Living Bridge Center en Canton, Dalton y Gainesville también estarán cerradas.
¡ Disfruta de un fin de semana de Pascua, Feliz y Saludable!
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Cherokee County Health Department in Woodstock Now Offering Child Well Check Visits for Ages 3 to 20
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Woodstock, Georgia – The Cherokee County Health Department in Woodstock is pleased to announce the availability of Child Well Check Visits for individuals aged 3 to 20.
These visits are now offered by Julia George, a Public Health Registered Nurse specially trained to provide comprehensive well-child assessments. Child Well Check Visits are an important part of preventive healthcare, helping to monitor growth and development, identify potential health concerns early, and support overall wellness for children and adolescents.
Services Will Include:
- Growth and development assessments
- Routine health screenings
- Immunization review and updates
- Vision, hearing, and/or other screenings
Appointments are available at the Cherokee County Health Department in Woodstock. Read on!
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Ellijay, Georgia – Due to the potential for hazardous wintry road conditions, the Gilmer County Health Department and Environmental Health office in Ellijay, Georgia, will delay opening until 10 AM on Tuesday, March 17. This delay also includes WIC services and Children With Special Needs services.
We regret any inconvenience this may cause; however, the safety of our residents and staff remains our top priority. Please take all necessary precautions.
Any updates will be posted here on our website.
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North Georgia – Due to expected severe weather overnight, the Gilmer County Health Department and Environmental Health offices in both Gilmer and Pickens Counties will delay opening until 10 AM on Monday, March 16. (Pickens County Health Department continues to be closed due to building issues, but local residents are encouraged to contact (706) 253-2821 for public health services at nearby health departments in the North Georgia Health District.)
We apologize for this inconvenience; however, the safety of our residents and staff is our top priority.
Updates will be posted here on our website.
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