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The North Georgia Health District has joined partners nationwide in recognizing STI Awareness Week (April 12–18, 2026), an annual observance focused on raising awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging prevention, testing, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
STIs continue to affect individuals across all populations and are often present without symptoms. Through this week-long campaign, the Health District is emphasizing the importance of routine screening, open communication, and timely care to protect individual and community health.
Key messages throughout this week have included:
- Normalizing STI screening, even for those without symptoms
- Promoting patient education and risk reduction strategies, including safer sex practices and prevention options
- Reducing stigma through supportive, person-centered messaging
- Encouraging timely treatment, partner notification, and follow-up care
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We are CLOSED on Good Friday, April 3, 2026. The North Georgia Health District office, health departments, environmental health offices, WIC program, and all other public health programs and services in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties will be closed. Clinics at The Living Bridge Center in Canton, Dalton, and Gainesville will also be closed.
Have a Healthy, Happy Easter Weekend!
—En Español—
Estaremos CERRADOS el Viernes Santo, 3 de abril. La oficina del Distrito de Salud de North Georgia, departamentos de salud, oficinas de salud ambiental, programa WIC y todos los demás programas y servicios de salud pública en Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens y Whitfield contarán con sus instalaciones cerradas. Las clínicas de The Living Bridge Center en Canton, Dalton y Gainesville también estarán cerradas.
¡ Disfruta de un fin de semana de Pascua, Feliz y Saludable!
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Cherokee County Health Department in Woodstock Now Offering Child Well Check Visits for Ages 3 to 20
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Woodstock, Georgia – The Cherokee County Health Department in Woodstock is pleased to announce the availability of Child Well Check Visits for individuals aged 3 to 20.
These visits are now offered by Julia George, a Public Health Registered Nurse specially trained to provide comprehensive well-child assessments. Child Well Check Visits are an important part of preventive healthcare, helping to monitor growth and development, identify potential health concerns early, and support overall wellness for children and adolescents.
Services Will Include:
- Growth and development assessments
- Routine health screenings
- Immunization review and updates
- Vision, hearing, and/or other screenings
Appointments are available at the Cherokee County Health Department in Woodstock. Read on!
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Ellijay, Georgia – Due to the potential for hazardous wintry road conditions, the Gilmer County Health Department and Environmental Health office in Ellijay, Georgia, will delay opening until 10 AM on Tuesday, March 17. This delay also includes WIC services and Children With Special Needs services.
We regret any inconvenience this may cause; however, the safety of our residents and staff remains our top priority. Please take all necessary precautions.
Any updates will be posted here on our website.
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- Weather-Related Delayed Openings in Gilmer and Pickens Counties, Mon., 3/16
- Murray County Health Department Closed Tues., Feb 24
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- Happy 2026! We are Closed Today.
- Christmas Holiday Closure
- PICKENS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TEMPORARILY CLOSED