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Closed Fourth of July

Written by: Jennifer King, Public Information Officer
Category: Press Room
Closed 4th of July 2024 InstaOur Health District offices and all County Health Departments and programs in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties, including Environmental Health, WIC, and The Living Bridge Center, will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 4th, in celebration of Independence Day. All our public health services will resume on Friday, the 5th. Have a Happy, Safe, and Healthy Fourth of July!
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Helping Mamas® Partners with Cherokee County Health Department

Written by: Jennifer King, Public Information Officer
Category: Press Room
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Helping Mamas Donates to Cherokee Co HDCherokee County, GA – Helping Mamas®, fondly referred to as The Baby Supply Bank of Georgia, is a non-profit organization providing essential baby and mother supplies to needy families. The Cherokee County Health Department is one of the partnering agencies that receives supplies from Helping Mamas® to distribute to residents who require assistance.

The partnership between Helping Mamas® and the Cherokee County Health Department is a valuable resource for families who struggle to afford basic baby supplies and period products. The donated items include diapers, wipes, period supplies, and other essentials that can be costly for families on a limited budget.

Natalia Plasencia, who represents Cherokee County Health Department in this partnership, said, "We continue to be incredibly grateful to Helping Mamas® for their ongoing generosity to many Cherokee County mothers. Our Canton and Woodstock Health Centers distribute these items to mothers enrolled in our public health programs that include Babies Can't Wait, the Pregnancy Medicaid program, the Safe Sleep and Car Seat programs, and the Prenatal Care program.”

According to the latest Helping Mamas® statistics, forty-seven percent of low-income families have to choose between diapers and food for their children, and twenty percent of low-income women report missing work, school, or similar events due to a lack of access to period supplies. Twenty-five percent of working parents cannot use childcare because they don't have an adequate supply of diapers. But by working together, Helping Mamas® and the Cherokee County Health Department are providing much-needed support to families who are experiencing financial hardship and cannot pay for many necessities.

Due to Helping Mamas® donations to local mothers and their families through this partnership, Cherokee County Health Department has distributed 23,082 diapers, 285 cases of feminine hygiene products, and 70 cases of wet wipe products.

This partnership continues to be an excellent example of how non-profit organizations and government agencies can work together to make a positive impact in their community.

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PICKENS COUNTY BACK TO SCHOOL BASH, Tuesdays, July 9th & 23rd

Written by: Jennifer King, Public Information Officer
Category: Press Room

at Pickens County Health Department

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BTS Cher Jul 9 and 23 InstaJasper, GA - Get ready for the school year at the Pickens County Back to School Bash! Join us Tuesdays, July 9th and July 23rd from 1 to 6 PM at the Pickens County Health Department for a day of fun and important services.

On July 9th, we will offer vaccines and health screens required for Form 3300, free goodie bags for kids, free meals for kids (while supplies last), and more.

*On July 23rd, we will have vaccines and health screens required for Form 3300, a WIC Farmer's Market, free goodie bags for kids, free books for kids, and more. *(Please note that free meals will not be provided on this date.)

Amerigroup will also be handing out free items at both events.

Visit us during these events or any time for vaccine records, vaccines and screens for school enrollment Forms 3231 (Vaccines) and 3300 (Hearing, Dental, and Vision), and other services. We offer sliding scale costs for those without insurance.

For more information about these services and the Back to School Bash health event, call the Pickens County Health Department at 706-253-2821. We are located at 60 Health Way in Jasper, GA.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to prepare your child for the upcoming school year. See you there!

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Back to School Health Clinics at Cherokee Co. Health Dept. Centers, Tuesdays: 7/23, 7/30, 8/6

Written by: Jennifer King, Public Information Officer
Category: Press Room

BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH Web Banner 2023

Your One-Stop Spot for School Health Requirements in Cherokee County! 

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Cherokee County, GA - Is your child ready for the upcoming school year with *Georgia’s school health requirements? Get it all done safely, conveniently, and affordably at a one-stop spot! The Cherokee County Health Department is conducting Back-to-School-Health-Clinics from 1 to 6 PM on THREE upcoming Tuesdays: July 23, July 30, and August 6. The clinics will be at the Canton and Woodstock Health Centers. The required Hearing, Dental, Vision and BMI/Nutrition Screenings will be available: Total cost for screenings is $60. Immunizations needed for school children will be provided for $21.90 each (for uninsured or underinsured). Medicaid (including Amerigroup, CareSource, Peachstate and WellCare), Peachcare for Kids, HUMANA, AETNA, United Health Care, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Ambetter, CIGNA and Coventry are accepted. The health department location in Canton is 1219 Univeter Road and the location in Woodstock is 7545 North Main Street. For more information, please call (770) 345-7371 in Canton or (770) 928-0133 in Woodstock.

Please note: Clients may also be seen for these services at the health centers any weekday by appointment during regular clinic hours. If you wish to come during regular hours, please call for an appointment at the phone number listed above for the preferred health center.

For more information about this and other Back-to-School Health Clinics in the North Georgia Health District, go to nghd.org/news/back-to-school-health-clinics.

Click HERE to download the promotional flyer in PDF

 
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  1. Closed for Juneteenth, Wednesday, June 19th
  2. EpiNews, June-July Issue, North Georgia Health District E-Newsletter
  3. Back To School Health Screenings & Immunizations Are Now Available!
  4. Request for Quotes: General Maintenance & Repair Services, Due 6/21
  5. FREE HIV Testing and MORE on National HIV Testing Day, June 27th!
  6. WIC Farmer's Market & School Health Fair at Pickens County Health Dept, June 11th
  7. FREE Summer Meals for Kids at Pickens County Health Dept. Kicks Off June 11th!
  8. Closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 27
  9. Our Emergency Preparedness Newsletter, May-June 2024
  10. UPDATE: Gilmer County Health Department Will Remain Closed Today

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