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Closed for Juneteenth, Wednesday, June 19th

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

Juneteenth


In honor of the nationally proclaimed Juneteenth Day of Observance, all our public health facilities, including WIC and Environmental Health, will be closed on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19th, in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties. COVID-19 Testing in Pleasant Grove Park, Dalton, GA, will also be closed. #Freedom #Juneteenth #Juneteenth2024

Learn the History of Juneteenth at https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth

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EpiNews, June-July Issue, North Georgia Health District E-Newsletter

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

 Bi-Monthly Updates from our Infectious Disease Department!

Please note the June-July Issue of the North Georgia Health District EPINews, a bi-monthly e-newsletter containing relevant epidemiology updates from our Infectious Disease Department that mainly pertain to the health and well-being of North Georgians.

This issue includes recommendations for preventing Food and Waterborne Illnesses this summer, the latest on our county health departments' Back to School Health Screenings & Immunizations clinics, prevention of Lead Poisoning in Children, and more!

Just tap the graphic below or CLICK HERE and SHARE the link… Enjoy EPINews!

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To read our April-May Issue of EPINews, please click here.

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Back To School Health Screenings & Immunizations Are Now Available!

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

 

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North GA - It is essential for parents and caregivers to ensure that their children are up to date on vaccinations and health screenings before the new school year begins. Georgia state law mandates that children enrolling in nursery, childcare, pre-kindergarten, Head Start programs, or private or public schools (kindergarten-12th grade) must have three key documents on file:

1. Georgia Immunization Certificate (Form 3231): Parents can obtain this form from their local health department or physician's office after ensuring that their child has received all necessary immunizations. If the child has been vaccinated in another state, proper documentation from that state may be required.

2. Georgia Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition Screening (Form 3300): This certificate must be completed by a healthcare professional and submitted to the school for all children enrolled in pre-kindergarten or public school.

3. Certified Birth Certificate: Parents must provide a certified copy of their child's birth certificate to the school. Vital records offices in North Georgia Health District facilities are located in the Cherokee County Health Department‘s Woodstock Health Center and in the Whitfield County Health Department in Dalton.

For rising seventh- and eleventh-graders, certain vaccines are required to be submitted to the school along with the updated Form 3231:

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Request for Quotes: General Maintenance & Repair Services, Due 6/21

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

RFQ: GENERAL MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SERVICES

 
A.   INTRODUCTION
 
The Whitfield County Health Department (WCHD) is soliciting quotes from experienced contractors to provide general maintenance and repair services for the facilities located at 800 Professional Boulevard, Dalton, GA 30720. Services will be provided on an as-needed basis, tentatively scheduled to begin July 1, 2024. Responses will be evaluated to determine the best value based on contractor experience and qualifications as well as proposed hourly rate.
 
Site visits are welcomed and recommended.  These can be scheduled with Chris Sampson at (706) 279-9600 Ext 2003 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
 
Any questions may be directed to Amber Coley, District Administrator. She can be reached at (706) 529-5757 Ext.1151 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
 
B.   INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS
    1. Responses are due on, or prior to, Friday, June 21, 2024, and must be submitted by email to:
Amber Coley, District Administrator
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    1. Responses must include the following information:
      1. Proposed hourly rate
      2. Experience and Qualifications
      3. Proof of Liability Certificate of Insurance
      4. References
    1. The proposed hourly rate must remain valid through June 30, 2025, and should include labor, tools, and routine equipment necessary and appropriate for the performance of services listed below.
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  1. FREE HIV Testing and MORE on National HIV Testing Day, June 27th!
  2. WIC Farmer's Market & School Health Fair at Pickens County Health Dept, June 11th
  3. FREE Summer Meals for Kids at Pickens County Health Dept. Kicks Off June 11th!
  4. Closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 27
  5. Our Emergency Preparedness Newsletter, May-June 2024
  6. UPDATE: Gilmer County Health Department Will Remain Closed Today
  7. May is Hepatitis Awareness Month
  8. Rabies Alert in Pickens County: Three Residents Bitten by Rabid Stray Cat
  9. National Infant Immunization Week is April 22-29
  10. STI Awareness Week is April 14-20!

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