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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!
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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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Flu Vaccination Still Available at All County Health Departments
North, GA – Hundreds of North Georgians “cruised through” this year’s Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics at county health departments across the district—rolling in for protection and rolling out with peace of mind!
This fall, our local public health teams provided a total of 599 flu vaccinations during these drive-thru events, distributed as follows:
- Cherokee County: 83
- Fannin County: 102
- Gilmer County: 42
- Murray County: 114
- Whitfield County: 258
Residents in Pickens County were encouraged to schedule appointments directly at the health department in Jasper.
Flu Shots Still Available
If you missed a drive-thru clinic, it’s not too late! Flu vaccines are available now at all six county health departments in the North Georgia Health District: Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield.
Contact information for each location is available at www.nghd.org.
Protect Yourself & Others
Getting a flu shot is the best way to guard against influenza—but it’s only one layer of protection. To help reduce the spread of flu, public health experts also recommend:
- Get vaccinated—everyone 6 months and older should get a flu shot each year.
- Practice good hand hygiene—wash hands often with soap and water.
- Cover coughs and sneezes—use a tissue or the inside of your elbow.
- Stay home if you’re sick—to prevent spreading the flu to others.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces—especially high-touch areas.
Why It Matters
According to the CDC, flu vaccination helps prevent illness, reduces missed work and school days, lowers the risk of hospitalization, and protects vulnerable family members—like infants, older adults, and people with chronic health conditions.
“Every flu shot makes a difference—for you, your family, and your community,” said Robin Coffey, BSN, RN, District Immunization Coordinator. “Even if you couldn’t attend a drive-thru clinic, it’s not too late to fuel your immunity. Contact your local health department today.”
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The Murray County Health Department in Chatsworth will be CLOSED on Thursday, October 2, and Friday, October 3, due to needed plumbing repairs. This closing will impact both clinical and WIC services. We apologize for this inconvenience and look forward to resuming services to residents as soon as possible next week.
Learn about public health services provided by each county health department in the North Georgia Health District at www.nghd.org.
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- Celebrating Excellence: Wendy Scoggins Named Environmental Health All-Star for District 1-2
- Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday, Jan. 20th
- Closed for MLK Day on Mon., Jan. 20th
- Update: Delayed Openings and Closures in the North Georgia Health District Have Ended
- Fannin, Pickens County Health Depts Delay Opening to 10 AM on Jan. 13; Gilmer County Health Dept. Closed
- CLOSED Friday, Jan. 10th, Due to Anticipated Severe Weather
- January: Cervical Cancer Awareness Month – What You Need to Know
- Closed Monday, Oct. 14th for Federal Holiday
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- District’s Emory Epidemiology Fellow Teresa Costa Honored with Community Engagement Award