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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.

  • Written Comment:

Send written comments, clearly marked “PUBLIC COMMENT” to fax number 770-342-7699 or email to Akilah Heggs Lee, State Part C Coordinator: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than the Wednesday prior to each meeting date. Your comments will be read aloud during the “Public Comment” portion of the meeting.

  • Remote Participation:

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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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.

  • In person:

At registration sign-in on the day of the meeting checkYes” 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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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.

 

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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.

  • Written Comment:

Send written comments, clearly marked “PUBLIC COMMENT” to fax number 770-342-7699 or email to Akilah Heggs Lee, State Part C Coordinator: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than the Wednesday prior to each meeting date. Your comments will be read aloud during the “Public Comment” portion of the meeting.

  • Remote Participation:

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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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.

  • In person:

At registration sign-in on the day of the meeting checkYes” 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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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.

 

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BCGC Readiness Day flyerDalton (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.

BCGC Readiness Day flyerDalton (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

Dalton, GAWhitfield 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.

Dalton

Dalton, GAWhitfield 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.

WoodstockWoodstock, GAJust 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.

WoodstockWoodstock, GAJust 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

Ellijay, GAGilmer 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.

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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

Our vision for the North Georgia Health District is healthy people, families and communities.

Our Mission

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:

  Prevention of epidemics and the spread of disease
  Protection against environmental hazards
  Injury prevention
  Promotion and encouragement of healthy behaviors
  Responding to disasters and assisting communities to recover
  Assisting communities in assessing the quality and accessibility of health services.