RECENT NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Did you know that safe, cost-effective dental care for Kids is available through the local Public Health Dental Clinic?
Conveniently located in the Whitfield County and Murray County Health Departments, the Public Health Dental Clinic offers advanced state-of-the-art dental care, hygiene, assessment, health education and treatment to children between the ages of 3 and 19. Services are especially extended to children who have had limited or no access to dental care.
The clinic is currently accepting new patients with NO WAITING PERIOD! So, parents, call the Public Health Dental Clinic at
(706) 281-2206 in Dalton or (706) 695-4585 in Chatsworth to schedule an appointment for your child to receive these preventive and clinical services:
- Routine cleanings, exams, x-rays, fillings and extractions
- Sealants
- Space maintainers
- Baby root canal
- Emergency care
- Free language assistance
Clinic hours in Dalton are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M. and on Friday, 8:00 A.M to 2:00 P.M.
Clinic hours in Chatsworth are Wednesday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
The clinic accepts Medicaid, Peach Care, Wellcare, Amerigroup, Peach State and most private insurance plans. They also offer a sliding scale to those who qualify financially.
Call for an appointment today!
Conveniently located in the Whitfield County and Murray County Health Departments, the Public Health Dental Clinic offers advanced state-of-the-art dental care, hygiene, assessment, health education and treatment to children between the ages of 3 and 19. Services are especially extended to children who have had limited or no access to dental care.
The clinic is currently accepting new patients with NO WAITING PERIOD! So, parents, call the Public Health Dental Clinic at
(706) 281-2206 in Dalton or (706) 695-4585 in Chatsworth to schedule an appointment for your child to receive these preventive and clinical services: - Routine cleanings, exams, x-rays, fillings and extractions
- Sealants
- Space maintainers
- Baby root canal
- Emergency care
- Free language assistance
Clinic hours in Dalton are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M. and on Friday, 8:00 A.M to 2:00 P.M.
Clinic hours in Chatsworth are Wednesday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
The clinic accepts Medicaid, Peach Care, Wellcare, Amerigroup, Peach State and most private insurance plans. They also offer a sliding scale to those who qualify financially.
Call for an appointment today!
Due to forecasted rainy conditions, the Murray County Health Department will conduct its Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic INDOORS tomorrow. Therefore, the clinic will be held on Tuesday, September 18 from 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M. INSIDE the Murray County Recreation Center at 651 Hyden Tyler Road in Chatsworth.
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 flu vaccine is $20. The health department is accepting cash, checks, Medicare, Medicaid, State CIGNA and State Healthcare Insurances.
For more information, please contact the Murray County Health Department at (706) 695-4585.
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 flu vaccine is $20. The health department is accepting cash, checks, Medicare, Medicaid, State CIGNA and State Healthcare Insurances.
For more information, please contact the Murray County Health Department at (706) 695-4585.
Woodstock (GA) - The Pass It On - Good Health Celebration will be in Woodstock City Park on Saturday, September 29, 2012 and will be open and FREE to the public from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M.
Packed with wholesome activities and nutritious treats, the Pass It On-Good Health Celebration is being coordinated by Allen Temple AME Church of Woodstock and will serve as a festive reminder to families of just how much fun it is to play together!
This event is part of Georgia SHAPE Month, when during September, Georgians from every corner of
the state are invited to participate in a vast array of health and fitness activities.
"Georgia SHAPE is about improving the health of our state's children," Gov. Nathan Deal said as he signed the official September proclamation. "And SHAPE Month is about letting every Georgia family know we support them and we want them to know fitness is fun."
Fitness and fun will certainly be the theme at the Pass It On - Good Health Celebration as LA Fitness gets folks moving and North Georgia Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides free healthy cooking tips along with nutritious recipes that the whole family will enjoy. Plus, locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables will be available at affordable prices, and Kroger will supply healthy snacks.
Additionally, the Cherokee County Health Department will provide activities and screenings that focus on improving healthy behaviors.
Woodstock City Park is located at the corner of Main and West Mill Streets in Woodstock.
To learn more about the Pass It On-Good Health Celebration or how to participate, contact Dr. Orin Gill of Allen Temple AME at (678) 761-2203 or atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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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.
Packed with wholesome activities and nutritious treats, the Pass It On-Good Health Celebration is being coordinated by Allen Temple AME Church of Woodstock and will serve as a festive reminder to families of just how much fun it is to play together!
This event is part of Georgia SHAPE Month, when during September, Georgians from every corner of
the state are invited to participate in a vast array of health and fitness activities.
"Georgia SHAPE is about improving the health of our state's children," Gov. Nathan Deal said as he signed the official September proclamation. "And SHAPE Month is about letting every Georgia family know we support them and we want them to know fitness is fun."
Fitness and fun will certainly be the theme at the Pass It On - Good Health Celebration as LA Fitness gets folks moving and North Georgia Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides free healthy cooking tips along with nutritious recipes that the whole family will enjoy. Plus, locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables will be available at affordable prices, and Kroger will supply healthy snacks.
Additionally, the Cherokee County Health Department will provide activities and screenings that focus on improving healthy behaviors.
Woodstock City Park is located at the corner of Main and West Mill Streets in Woodstock.
To learn more about the Pass It On-Good Health Celebration or how to participate, contact Dr. Orin Gill of Allen Temple AME at (678) 761-2203 or at
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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.
Join us for a World Breastfeeding Week Celebration on Friday, September 21! The celebration event will be held at both the Murray County Recreation Center in Chatsworth from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. and at the Mack Gaston Community Center in Dalton from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. Come with the whole family for a healthy walk, exciting exhibits and FREE goodies! Get a FREE celebratory baseball cap provided by the Northwest Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition. The World Breastfeeding Week Celebration will take place rain or shine! For more information, call Kerry Smith at 706-934-4128.
Woodstock (GA) - 152 Cherokee County residents protected themselves against influenza with a flu shot on Tuesday at the Cherokee County Health Department's Drive-by Flu Shot Clinic in Woodstock. 53 of those received the high dose flu shot for people ages 65 and older.
Wayne Bostick gets a Drive-by Flu Shot in Woodstock
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 on Tuesday was a quick and convenient way to receive the vaccination.
"We are happy with the turn out at the drive-by clinic," said Nancy Stackhouse, Cherokee County Health Immunization Outreach Coordinator and Georgia's 2012 CDC Childhood Immunization Champion. "That's 152 people who are now better prepared to stay healthy this flu season."
Denise Bowman, Cherokee County Health Department Manager, is urging all residents to protect themselves by receiving their flu shot at either of the public health centers in Canton and Woodstock. The centers are located at 1219 Univeter Road in Canton and at 7545 North Main Street in Woodstock.
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.
Wayne Bostick gets a Drive-by Flu Shot in WoodstockHaving 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 on Tuesday was a quick and convenient way to receive the vaccination.
"We are happy with the turn out at the drive-by clinic," said Nancy Stackhouse, Cherokee County Health Immunization Outreach Coordinator and Georgia's 2012 CDC Childhood Immunization Champion. "That's 152 people who are now better prepared to stay healthy this flu season."
Denise Bowman, Cherokee County Health Department Manager, is urging all residents to protect themselves by receiving their flu shot at either of the public health centers in Canton and Woodstock. The centers are located at 1219 Univeter Road in Canton and at 7545 North Main Street in Woodstock.
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.
This is a reminder that the Murray County Health Department will conduct a DRIVE-BY FLU SHOT CLINIC TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 FROM 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M. in the parking lot of the Murray County Recreation Center at 651 Hyden Tyler Road in Chatsworth.
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 flu vaccine is $20. The health department is accepting cash, checks, Medicare, Medicaid, State CIGNA and State Healthcare Insurances.
For more information, please contact the Murray County Health Department at (706) 695-4585.
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 flu vaccine is $20. The health department is accepting cash, checks, Medicare, Medicaid, State CIGNA and State Healthcare Insurances.
For more information, please contact the Murray County Health Department at (706) 695-4585.
This is a reminder that the Cherokee County Health Department will conduct a DRIVE-BY FLU SHOT CLINIC THIS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 FROM 7:30 A.M. TO 6 P.M. in the parking lot of the Woodstock Health Center at 7545 North Main 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 Cherokee County Health Department at (770) 928-0133 or (770) 345-7371.
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 Cherokee County Health Department at (770) 928-0133 or (770) 345-7371.
FREE HIV TESTING WILL BE OFFERED AT DALTON STATE COLLEGE ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012, 10 A.M. to 2 P.M.BECAUSE ALL OF US MATTER, WE SHOULD UPDATE OUR HIV STATUS! ANYONE AT RISK FOR HIV, OR ANYONE WHO HAS THE DISEASE BUT DOESN'T KNOW IT, HAS POWERFUL REASONS FOR LEARNING THEIR HIV STATUS.
TAKE THE TEST, TAKE CONTROL!
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FREE HIV TESTING EVENT AT DALTON STATE COLLEGE, CALL (706) 281-2360. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HIV TESTING, COUNSELING AND PREVENTION, GO HERE.
Dalton (GA) August 29, 2012 — 
Flu shots are now available at health departments in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield Counties, according to North Georgia Health District officials; and, each county will soon conduct Drive-by Flu Shot Clinics: the quickest, most convenient method for immunization against the flu.
In addition to doses of the regular seasonal flu vaccine, health departments in five of the six counties within the district are offering high dose flu vaccine for people ages 65 and older. These counties include Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens and Whitfield.
The regular seasonal flu vaccine is $20 and the high dose flu shot is $50. At the Drive-by Flu Shot Clinics, the health departments are accepting cash, checks, Medicare and Medicaid as well as State Cigna and State United Healthcare Insurances.
Flu shots are now available at health departments in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield Counties, according to North Georgia Health District officials; and, each county will soon conduct Drive-by Flu Shot Clinics: the quickest, most convenient method for immunization against the flu. In addition to doses of the regular seasonal flu vaccine, health departments in five of the six counties within the district are offering high dose flu vaccine for people ages 65 and older. These counties include Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens and Whitfield.
The regular seasonal flu vaccine is $20 and the high dose flu shot is $50. At the Drive-by Flu Shot Clinics, the health departments are accepting cash, checks, Medicare and Medicaid as well as State Cigna and State United Healthcare Insurances.
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21 Confirmed Cases, Including Three Deaths of WNV in Georgia
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is calling on all Georgians to guard against exposure to mosquitoes. DPH has identified 21 confirmed cases of the West Nile Virus (WNV) in the state. Three cases have been fatal.
Confirmed cases are in the following counties: 1 - Bartow, 3 - Cobb, 1 - Columbia, 7 - Dougherty (including 2 deaths), 1 - Fulton, 1 - Forsyth, 1 - Early (including 1 death), 1 - Lee, 1 - Mitchell, 2 - Muscogee, 1 - Richmond, and 1 - Worth.
Mosquitoes from 54 West Nile Virus monitoring sites in metro Atlanta and another 20 in coastal and south Georgia have tested positive for the virus that can lead to brain or spinal cord swelling, or even death. DPH has deemed these areas at high risk for WNV transmission.
“The problem of mosquitoes and West Nile Virus appears to be escalating in Georgia and across the country,” said J. Patrick O’Neal, M.D., DPH’s director of health protection. “More West Nile Virus cases have been confirmed by the third week in August than at any time in the last 10 years."
Dr. O’Neal urges residents to prevent water from standing in containers - where mosquitoes thrive - and to observe the “Five D’s of WNV Prevention.”