RECENT NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
The summer is over but travel plans continue as many North Georgians busily arrange for holiday vacations, business trips, family visits, response to international disaster or mission trips. Traveling any distance requires much preparation; however, traveling internationally can become quite complicated when it comes to health issues, and assistance is needed. That assistance is readily available for all North Georgians at the new Gilmer County International Travel Clinic.
Since international travel continues to grow significantly, including travel to developing areas of the world where visits were once rare, it is important that the traveler be prepared for possible exposure to various diseases. Generally, the risk of becoming ill during international travel depends on the region visited, but also, it depends on other factors such as age, health condition, length of stay and the activities planned. New or reemerging infectious diseases rarely seen currently in this part of the world may put the traveler at risk if exposed.
September 5 – October 30, 2010
registration open August 22 - September 8, 2010
registration open August 22 - September 8, 2010
Free, online 8-week fitness program sponsored by UGA Cooperative Extension. Visit www.walkgeorgia.org to register for the fall session by September 8. Fall dates are September 5 - October 30, 2010. Individuals or teams of four people may participate.
Are you considering having a baby or are between the childbearing ages of 14‐50? Did you know that half of all pregnancies are unplanned? Whether you’re planning a new addition to your family or simply the age at which you could potentially become pregnant, think about adding a folic acid supplement to your daily routine. 
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For more information or to schedule an appointment call 706-281-2369.
The Whitfield County Health Department is located at 800 Professional Blvd, Dalton, GA.
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Clinica Dental para Adultos en el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Whitfield en Dalton, GA ofrece a los residentes de Condado de Whitfield Cuidado Dental Basico para Adultos asi como Extracciones Dentales a Precios Rebajados! Llame 706-281-2369 para una cita.
All middle and high school students are invited to our FREE Back to School Luau Bash. Everyone will enjoy great food, fun, dancing, friends and even a live DJ taking your requests! The Luau will be held on August 13, 2010 at the Boys and Girls Club from 7:00pm - 10:00pm. If you have any questions please call 706-281-2326 or 706-226-2582. We look forward to seeing you there!
This event is sponsored by the North Georgia Health District Teen Health Program and the Boys & Girls Club