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Woodstock (GA) - The Allen Temple AME Church in Woodstock celebrated the opening of its Lactation Room with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this past Saturday!
The Lactation Room will provide privacy and a comfortable location for mothers who desire to nurse their babies while attending worship services.
The church understands the benefits of breastfeeding to infants and supports mothers who desire to breastfeed their babies. The addition of the room is another step toward the church's goal of reducing childhood obesity by providing education and support to the church community.
Carl A. Moore, Sr., Senior Pastor, Allen Temple A.M.E. Church of Woodstock and Carol Hendrix, WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator for the North Georgia Health District cut the ribbon to the church's new Lactation Room where mothers may now privately breastfeed their babies during worship services. The Lactation Room is a result of the Georgia SHAPE partnership between the Health Ministry of Allen Temple and North Georgia Health District's Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. Georgia SHAPE is a statewide initiative of Governor Nathan Deal to join governmental, philanthropic, academic, and business communities to lower incidence of obesity in Georgia – now at epidemic proportions.
Evidence continues to mount that breastfeeding can help prevent obesity and is important to the health of both mothers and children.
Leading health experts throughout the world and our nation recommend exclusive breastfeeding for six months and continued breastfeeding for at least the first year. Exclusive breastfeeding offers women some protection from breast and ovarian cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, while offering children important protection against ear, respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, obesity, diabetes, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
For information about the Lactation Room at Allen Temple AME Church, contact Dr. Orin Gill at (678) 761-2203 orThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.northgawic.comThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.georgiashape.orgThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Lactation Room will provide privacy and a comfortable location for mothers who desire to nurse their babies while attending worship services.
The church understands the benefits of breastfeeding to infants and supports mothers who desire to breastfeed their babies. The addition of the room is another step toward the church's goal of reducing childhood obesity by providing education and support to the church community.
Carl A. Moore, Sr., Senior Pastor, Allen Temple A.M.E. Church of Woodstock and Carol Hendrix, WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator for the North Georgia Health District cut the ribbon to the church's new Lactation Room where mothers may now privately breastfeed their babies during worship services. The Lactation Room is a result of the Georgia SHAPE partnership between the Health Ministry of Allen Temple and North Georgia Health District's Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. Georgia SHAPE is a statewide initiative of Governor Nathan Deal to join governmental, philanthropic, academic, and business communities to lower incidence of obesity in Georgia – now at epidemic proportions.Leading health experts throughout the world and our nation recommend exclusive breastfeeding for six months and continued breastfeeding for at least the first year. Exclusive breastfeeding offers women some protection from breast and ovarian cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, while offering children important protection against ear, respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, obesity, diabetes, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
For information about the Lactation Room at Allen Temple AME Church, contact Dr. Orin Gill at (678) 761-2203 or
Dalton (GA) – The two-day Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic held by the Whitfield County Health Department ended today, but not before a total of 1,236 people received their flu vaccinations!
“We are very pleased with the number of people who armed themselves against the flu at our clinic yesterday and today,” said Gayle Brannon, county nurse manager. “Now, we challenge all our residents to protect
themselves by getting their flu shot here at the health department right away."
Having the flu can lead to serious complications and death. The best protection against influenza is a flu shot.
The flu vaccine is $20 at the health department, located at 800 Professional Boulevard in Dalton. The department accepts cash, checks, Medicare, Medicaid, State Cigna and State Healthcare Insurances.
The Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic also served as a drill so that health department staff could test their ability to quickly administer medications in a widespread public health crisis such as pandemic influenza. The vaccination process went smoothly and quickly for everyone who participated.
“We are very grateful for the help we received in successfully operating our clinic from the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office and from volunteers, including members of the local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)," Brannon said.
For more information about influenza vaccination, please contact the Whitfield County Health Department at (706) 226-2621 or log onto www.cdc.gov/flu.
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“We are very pleased with the number of people who armed themselves against the flu at our clinic yesterday and today,” said Gayle Brannon, county nurse manager. “Now, we challenge all our residents to protect
themselves by getting their flu shot here at the health department right away."Having the flu can lead to serious complications and death. The best protection against influenza is a flu shot.
The flu vaccine is $20 at the health department, located at 800 Professional Boulevard in Dalton. The department accepts cash, checks, Medicare, Medicaid, State Cigna and State Healthcare Insurances.
The Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic also served as a drill so that health department staff could test their ability to quickly administer medications in a widespread public health crisis such as pandemic influenza. The vaccination process went smoothly and quickly for everyone who participated.
“We are very grateful for the help we received in successfully operating our clinic from the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office and from volunteers, including members of the local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)," Brannon said.
For more information about influenza vaccination, please contact the Whitfield County Health Department at (706) 226-2621 or log onto www.cdc.gov/flu.
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The Pass It On - Good Health Celebration at Woodstock City Park this past Saturday, September 29 was a huge success as families were reminded of how much fun it is to play together while getting physically fit!
Dozens of families came to enjoy fun games, entertaining exercises, dancing, Zumba®, walking, jump roping, healthy snacks, nutritious recipe demonstrations, and health screenings such as blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) measurements and 
hearing, dental and vision screenings for kids!
Plus, a clothing and food drive took place simultaneously at nearby Allen Temple AME Church as well as the ribbon-cutting to the church's brand new Lactation Room, where mothers may privately breastfeed their babies while attending worship services.
The Pass It On - Good Health Celebration was a *Georgia SHAPE event and was sponsored by the Allen Temple AME Church of Woodstock. Participating partners included LA Fitness, Kroger, Cherokee County Health Department, North Georgia WIC, and the North Georgia Health District, part of the Georgia Department of Public Health.
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*More about Georgia SHAPE: Georgia SHAPE is an exciting initiative to improve Georgia’s future, beginning with our state’s most vital and important asset — our young people. We know all children can benefit from knowledge of their current health-related fitness levels, along with a capacity to develop and implement strategies for personal improvement. For more information on Georgia SHAPE visit: www.GeorgiaSHAPE.org.
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759 Whitfield County residents armed themselves against the flu today by getting vaccinated at the Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic at the Whitfield County Health Department!
The Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic continues tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 3rd, from 8:30 to 4 at the health department at 800 Professional Boulevard in Dalton.
Having the flu can lead to serious complications and death. The best protection against influenza is a flu shot.
The flu vaccine is $20 at the health department and the department accepts cash, checks, Medicare, Medicaid, State Cigna and State Healthcare Insurances.
For more information about receiving a flu shot, please contact the Whitfield County Health Department at (706) 226-2621, or log onto www.cdc.gov/flu.
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The Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic continues tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 3rd, from 8:30 to 4 at the health department at 800 Professional Boulevard in Dalton.
Having the flu can lead to serious complications and death. The best protection against influenza is a flu shot.
The flu vaccine is $20 at the health department and the department accepts cash, checks, Medicare, Medicaid, State Cigna and State Healthcare Insurances.
For more information about receiving a flu shot, please contact the Whitfield County Health Department at (706) 226-2621, or log onto www.cdc.gov/flu.
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Photos of the Drive-by are posted on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.415673561820747.103775.130708733650566&type=3
THE WHITFIELD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT REMINDS YOU TO COME TO THEIR DRIVE-BY FLU SHOT CLINIC OPEN THIS TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT 800 PROFESSIONAL BOULEVARD IN DALTON!CLINIC TIMES WILL BE 8:30 TO 6 ON TUESDAY AND 8:30 TO 4 ON WEDNESDAY!
PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST THE FLU BY GETTING VACCINATED EASILY AND CONVENIENTLY WHILE NEVER HAVING TO LEAVE YOUR CAR.
THE REGULAR FLU SHOT IS $20 AND THE HIGH DOSE FLU SHOT FOR ADULTS AGES 65 AND OLDER IS $50. THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS ACCEPTING CASH, CHECKS, MEDICARE, MEDICAID, STATE CIGNA AND STATE HEALTHCARE INSURANCES.
Don't forget that the Gilmer County Health Department is having a Drive-By Flu Shot Clinic THIS Friday, October 5 from 8 to 1 at the First United Methodist Church of Ellijay on McCutchen Street.
The best protection against influenza is a flu shot, and at the Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic, you can arm yourself against the flu while never having to get out of your
car!
The regular seasonal flu vaccine is $20 and the high dose flu shot is $50. The health department is accepting cash, checks, Medicare, Medicaid, State CIGNA and State Healthcare Insurances.
For more information, please contact the Gilmer County Health Department at (706) 635-4363.
The best protection against influenza is a flu shot, and at the Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic, you can arm yourself against the flu while never having to get out of your
car!
The regular seasonal flu vaccine is $20 and the high dose flu shot is $50. The health department is accepting cash, checks, Medicare, Medicaid, State CIGNA and State Healthcare Insurances.
For more information, please contact the Gilmer County Health Department at (706) 635-4363.
Don't forget to join us as we celebrate the opening of the new Lactation Room in the Allen Temple AME Church of Woodstock! The ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 11 A.M. this Saturday, September 29, 2012 in the Nursery of the Allen Temple AME Church, located at 232 Arnold Mill Road in Woodstock.
The public is cordially invited to attend the 11 o'clock ribbon-cutting ceremony as well as the associated Pass It On - Good Health Celebration that will be conducted from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. at Woodstock City Park!
For more information about the opening of the Lactation Room at Allen Temple AME Church or if you are interested in the Pass It On - Good Health Celebration, contact Dr. Orin Gill at (678) 761-2203 orThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.georgiashape.orgThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The public is cordially invited to attend the 11 o'clock ribbon-cutting ceremony as well as the associated Pass It On - Good Health Celebration that will be conducted from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. at Woodstock City Park!
For more information about the opening of the Lactation Room at Allen Temple AME Church or if you are interested in the Pass It On - Good Health Celebration, contact Dr. Orin Gill at (678) 761-2203 or
This is a reminder that the Gilmer County Health Department is gearing up for its DRIVE-BY FLU SHOT CLINIC FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 FROM 8 A.M. TO 1 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church of Ellijay at 75 McCutchen Street.Having the flu can lead to serious complications and death. The best protection against influenza is a flu shot, and the Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic is designed to make getting that shot quick, easy and convenient!
The regular seasonal flu vaccine is $20 and the high dose flu shot is $50. The health department is accepting cash, checks, Medicare, Medicaid, State CIGNA and State Healthcare Insurances.
For more information, please contact the Gilmer County Health Department at (706) 635-4363.
Blue Ridge (GA) – 172 Fannin County residents were vaccinated today at the Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic held by the Fannin County Health Department at the Farmers Market in Blue Ridge. 75 of the shots administered were the high dose flu vaccine for adults ages 65 and older.
“That’s 172 folks who are now better prepared to face the flu season,” said Freda Williamson, county nurse manager, “And we urge all residents to protect themselves by
receiving a flu shot at the health department on Ouida Street here in Blue Ridge.”
Cecil Patterson receives flu shot from Beth Thomas at Drive-by in Blue Ridge
Having the flu can lead to serious complications and death. The best protection against influenza is a flu shot.
The flu vaccine is $20 at the health department and the department accepts cash, checks, Medicare, Medicaid, State Cigna and State Healthcare Insurances.
Today's flu shot clinic also served as an opportunity for the Fannin County Health Department to test their ability to quickly administer medications in a widespread public health crisis such as pandemic influenza. Vaccinations were administered within just a few minutes of participants' arrival at the clinic.
“That’s 172 folks who are now better prepared to face the flu season,” said Freda Williamson, county nurse manager, “And we urge all residents to protect themselves by
receiving a flu shot at the health department on Ouida Street here in Blue Ridge.”
Cecil Patterson receives flu shot from Beth Thomas at Drive-by in Blue RidgeHaving the flu can lead to serious complications and death. The best protection against influenza is a flu shot.
The flu vaccine is $20 at the health department and the department accepts cash, checks, Medicare, Medicaid, State Cigna and State Healthcare Insurances.
Today's flu shot clinic also served as an opportunity for the Fannin County Health Department to test their ability to quickly administer medications in a widespread public health crisis such as pandemic influenza. Vaccinations were administered within just a few minutes of participants' arrival at the clinic.
THE FANNIN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT REMINDS YOU TO COME TO THEIR DRIVE-BY FLU SHOT CLINIC TODAY ANY TIME FROM 9 TO 5 AT THE FARMERS MARKET ON EAST FIRST STREET IN BLUE RIDGE! PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST THE FLU BY GETTING VACCINATED EASILY AND CONVENIENTLY WHILE NEVER HAVING TO LEAVE YOUR CAR.
THE REGULAR FLU SHOT IS $20 AND THE HIGH DOSE FLU SHOT FOR ADULTS AGES 65 AND OLDER IS $50. THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS ACCEPTING CASH, CHECKS, MEDICARE, MEDICAID, STATE CIGNA AND STATE HEALTHCARE INSURANCES.