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North Georgia – The North Georgia Health District has lifted the delayed openings for health departments in Fannin and Pickens counties, and the previous closure of the Gilmer County Health Department has also been removed. As of Tuesday, January 14, 2025, public health services will be available during regular clinic hours in all our counties, which include Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield. These services include County Health Departments, WIC, Environmental Health, and The Living Bridge Centers in Canton, Dalton, and Gainesville.
We encourage residents to drive cautiously as road conditions continue to improve.
For more information about our public health services and locations in each county, please visit our website home page at www.nghd.org.
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🚨 UPDATE FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 13TH 🚨
Due to the potential for residual icy road conditions tomorrow, Monday, January 13th, Fannin and Pickens County Health Departments will delay opening until 10 AM. Gilmer County Health Department will remain closed all day. These delays and closure also include WIC services and the Environmental Health offices in each of these counties.
Currently, our health departments and services in Cherokee, Murray, and Whitfield Counties will operate as normal on Monday during their regular hours.
For updates, please continue to visit the North Georgia Health District website here in our News Section and scrolling media alerts at top on our home page.
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NORTH GA - Due to the expected hazardous weather conditions tomorrow, Friday, January 10th, the North Georgia Health District office in Dalton and all public health facilities and services in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties will be closed. This closure includes the health departments in each county as well as environmental health offices and WIC services. The Living Bridge Centers in Canton, Dalton, and Gainesville will also be closed.
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As the new year begins, January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month—a vital opportunity to highlight the importance of prevention, screening, and education surrounding cervical cancer. This month serves as a reminder that proactive measures can significantly lower your risk of cervical cancer, and it all starts with understanding the power of regular screenings.
Cervical Cancer and Its Prevention
Cervical cancer is often preventable, and one of the most effective ways to protect yourself is by getting screened regularly, beginning at age 21. For residents in North Georgia, reaching out to your local Health Department in counties such as ours in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, or Whitfield can provide you with essential information on how to receive the HPV vaccine or undergo cervical cancer screening.
The Importance of Screening Tests
Two key screening tests play a crucial role in detecting cervical cancer early: the HPV test and the Pap test (Pap smear).
- HPV Test: This test identifies the presence of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a virus that can lead to cell changes on the cervix.
- Pap Test: This examination looks for precancerous cell changes that, if left untreated, could develop into cervical cancer.
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- Closed New Year's Eve at 3 PM and All New Year's Day 2025
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