The Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP), was established in 1992 with funding from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention and the State of Georgia. It was an expansion of the Cervical Cancer Screening Program, which was established in 1965. The Breast and Cervical Cancer Program is a statewide breast and cervical cancer early detection program that is offered by more than 200 public health clinics and selected nonprofit agencies to low income, uninsured women.
Women detected with abnormal screening results are referred to participating health care providers for diagnostic and treatment services. Diagnostic services and case management may be provided at no or low cost to eligible women. The goal is that every woman who has an abnormal screening result be referred to and receive the follow-up she needs. If treatment is necessary, low-income women who are eligible may receive treatment services through the Women’s Health Medicaid Program.
Call your nearest health department to ask questions or make an appointment!
Annual Recognition Day Honors this Essential Public Health Workforce
Dalton, GA – Today, the North Georgia Health District, along with health departments across the country, honors the eighth annual National Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) Recognition Day. Celebrated each year on the first Friday of October, National DIS Recognition Day honors the DIS workforce that is the backbone of all STD and HIV health department programs.
DIS are public health warriors and play an imperative role in intervening to halt the transmission of STD, HIV and other communicable diseases in the communities they serve. They track disease spread, reach varied populations, and link patients to STD testing, treatment, PrEP and HIV care. This infographic helps explain the critical work of DIS in STD prevention and is an easy visual to show the hard boots-on-the-ground work done by DIS across the county.
DIS are a highly trained workforce, completing an extensive training course sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Their skill set is essential to containing a number of disease outbreaks beyond STDs such as influenza, e-coli, zika, Ebola, and more.
According to Sherry Gregory, RN, BSN, district Infectious Disease Director, " The work they do involves
responsibility for investigating situations concerning individuals who have been in contact with communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases and other infectious diseases, which could result in possible sources of infection. The work includes locating non-conforming patients of communicable diseases and persons with whom they have had contact. Investigation procedures involve contacting various information sources such as welfare agencies, neighbors, hospitals, work locations, restaurants and bars. The investigator is primarily concerned with locating persons who should be examined for acute infection of communicable diseases and making sure they are treated appropriately."
This annual day of recognition is being celebrated across the country. To view more information about DIS and how other STD programs honored DIS in past years, please visit the DIS Recognition Page of the National Coalition of STD Directors. You can also join the conversation today on Social Media using #DISDay2019.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Georgia Department of Public Health
State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC)
Scheduled Meeting Dates:
October 17, 2019 7-430C2 Conference Room
January 16, 2020 3-260 EOC Briefing Room
April 16, 2020 3-260 EOC Briefing Room
Location and Times:
2 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30303
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Georgia’s Part C Program | Babies Can’t Wait (BCW)
The mission of the Georgia State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) for Early Intervention programs is to advise the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and other agencies responsible for serving the families of infants and toddlers, birth to age three with developmental delays and disabilities, about providing an appropriate, family-centered, comprehensive service delivery system aimed at promoting optimal child development and family functioning.
VOICE YOUR OPINION! We want to hear your thoughts, ideas, and concerns about the Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) Program. Would you like to attend the SICC Quarterly meeting?
Ask your local BCW Service Coordinator about limited financial assistance available to help you with related expenses.
Public Comment
Time is set aside for public comment during each quarterly meeting of the SICC. If you would like to share any thoughts or ideas about Babies Can’t Wait with the Council please choose one of the options below.
Send written comments, clearly marked “PUBLIC COMMENT” to fax number 770-342-7699 or email to Akilah Heggs Lee, State Part C Coordinator:
Pre-Register to make public comment via remote participation by conference line or videoconference during the meeting. (See instructions below for remote participation.) Email Akilah Heggs Lee, State Part C Coordinator:
no later than the Wednesday prior to each meeting date. Your name will be announced to provide remarks remotely during the “Public Comment” portion of the meeting.
At registration sign-in on the day of the meeting check “Yes” to the question, “Would you like to make public comment?” Your name will be announced to provide remarks during the “Public Comment” portion of the meeting.
For more information, please email Akilah Heggs Lee, State Part C Coordinator:
REMOTE PARTICIPATION
For remote participation during the SICC meeting, please use the online meeting link or call into the conference line below:
Videoconference link:
Join the online meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/akilah_heggslee
Online meeting ID: akilah_heggslee
Conference line:
Dial-in number: (605) 313-4161
Access Code: 463023
About Babies Can’t Wait
The Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) program is Georgia’s statewide early intervention system for infants and toddlers from birth to age three with special needs and their families. BCW enhances families’ ability to meet the special needs of their child to ensure each young child with significant developmental delays reaches his or her maximum developmental potential. To learn more about DPH Babies Can’t Wait program, please call (404) 657-2850 or (888) 651-8224 or visit http://dph.georgia.gov/Babies-Cant-Wait.
About the Georgia Department of Public Health
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency in preventing disease, injury and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters. DPH’s main functions include: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Maternal and Child Health, Infectious Disease and Immunization, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Emergency Medical Services, Pharmacy, Nursing, Volunteer Health Care, the Office of Health Equity, Vital Records, and the State Public Health Laboratory. For more information about DPH, visit http://dph.ga.gov.
Dalton (GA) – The North Georgia Health District and local emergency responders will present lessons on preparing for emergencies to children of the Boys and Girls Club in Dalton in celebration of Readiness Day, Thursday, September 12, 2019. Other participating agencies include Hamilton Emergency Medical Services, Dalton Fire Department and the Dalton Police Department.
Boys & Girls Clubs across the nation are joining together on September 12 in recognition of National Preparedness Month and the organization’s 2nd annual Readiness Day, which focuses on the most critical aspect of Club operations – the safety and wellbeing of members and staff.
The local Readiness Day event will take place at the Boys and Girls Club in Dalton from 3 to 5 PM and will feature interactive lessons for children that cover crucial topics such as which key items should be on hand for an emergency, how to create a family emergency plan, who should be included on a list of emergency contacts and where should an emergency supply of food and water for each person and pet for at least 3 days be stored. The proper handling of food and water during an emergency will also be presented.
Emergency preparedness materials in English and Spanish will be available for all children in attendance to take home.
For more information, please contact Jennifer King of the North Georgia Health District at (706) 529-5741, ext. 13191or Diane Hughes of the Boys and Girls Club in Dalton at (706) 529-5032, ext. 107. The Boys and Girls Club in Dalton is located at 1013 Underwood Street, Dalton, GA 30721.
Time to roll in, roll up a sleeve and arm against the flu!
NORTH GEORGIA – It will soon be that time of year again, North Georgians. The opportunity to drive through and beat the flu at one of six public health Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinics is coming in October!
The Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinics, conducted annually by county public health departments in North Georgia, are scheduled this year, as follows:
Dalton, GA – Whitfield County Health Department presents the annual DRIVE-THRU FLU SHOT CLINIC at Dalton Convention Center on Tuesday, October 1st from 8 am to 5 pm. Drive through and beat the flu as you safely receive a flu shot while seated in your vehicle. You’ll also be helping public health staff and community partners practice local Point of Dispensing operations for times of emergency. The vaccine is no-cost with an acceptable health coverage plan. Otherwise, the cost is relatively low: 4-in-1 Quadrivalent Flu Shots are $25 and High Dose Flu Shots for people 65 and older are $65.
Woodstock, GA – Just drive through to beat the flu at the DRIVE-THRU FLU SHOT CLINIC in Woodstock! The Cherokee County Health Department will conduct their annual Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinic on Tuesday, October 1st from 9 am to 2 pm at Woodstock City Church, 150 Ridgewalk Parkway in Woodstock. Roll in, roll up a sleeve and get the shot that will protect you all flu season as you remain in your vehicle. You’ll also be helping public health staff and community partners practice local Point of Dispensing operations for times of emergency. The vaccine is no-cost with an acceptable health coverage plan. Otherwise, the cost is relatively low: 4-in-1 Quadrivalent Flu Shots are $25 and High Dose Flu Shots for people 65 and older are $65.
Ellijay, GA – Gilmer County Health Department presents its annual DRIVE-THRU FLU SHOT CLINIC on Wednesday, October 2nd from 8:30 am to 3 pm at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Ellijay! Drive through and beat the flu while remaining in your vehicle for a fast, safe and convenient vaccination. You’ll also be helping public health staff and community partners practice local Point of Dispensing operations for times of emergency. The vaccine is no-cost with an acceptable health coverage plan. Otherwise, the cost is relatively low: 4-in-1 Quadrivalent Flu Shots are $25 and High Dose Flu Shots for people 65 and older are $65.
Blue Ridge, GA – Fannin County Health Department presents the annual DRIVE-THRU FLU SHOT CLINIC at The Farmers Market in Blue Ridge on Thursday, October 3rd from 9 am to 3 pm. Drive through and beat the flu as you safely receive a flu shot while seated in your vehicle. You’ll also be helping public health staff and community partners practice local Point of Dispensing operations for times of emergency. The vaccine is no-cost with an acceptable health coverage plan. Otherwise, the cost is relatively low: 4-in-1 Quadrivalent Flu Shots are $25 and High Dose Flu Shots for people 65 and older are $65.
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The North Georgia Health District is part of the Georgia Department of Public Health. This District is comprised of six counties including Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield. Many programs and services exist throughout the district, all of which are designed to meet the needs of the people of North Georgia.
Our vision for the North Georgia Health District is healthy people, families and communities.
Our mission is to promote and protect the health of the people in the North Georgia Health District wherever they live, work and play, through population-based preventive programs including:
