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CANTON, Georgia â Superheroes of all ages took to the trails of Etowah River Park and Heritage Park in Canton this October for the 11th Annual Express Your SuperPower 5K/10K, hosted by the Northwest Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition and the Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition. In this season of thanks, organizers say they could not be more grateful for the incredible community that continues to power this event year after year.
This fun-filled event united families, friends, and fitness enthusiasts in a powerful show of support for the health and well-being of Georgiaâs youngest citizens. Participants ran, walked, and cheered in true superhero spiritâcaped, costumed, and committed to the cause!
Racing for a Remarkable Cause
Proceeds from this yearâs race once again benefited the MedMilk Project: Building Georgiaâs Milk Bank, an initiative dedicated to establishing a fully functioning milk bank in Georgia. The funds raised will help ensure that fragile infants who cannot receive milk from their biological mothers still have access to safe, donor human milkâproviding them with life-sustaining nutrition and immune protection during their earliest days.
Quote from Event Leadership
âEvery cape on this course represents a family, a story, and a community that believes every baby deserves the best start. In our 11th year, the energy and generosity of our runners are helping build Georgiaâs milk bank through the MedMilk Projectâturning miles into meals for our most vulnerable infants. Weâre profoundly grateful to everyone who showed up, sponsored, and volunteered to make that possible.â
â Carol Hendrix, Breastfeeding Coordinator, North Georgia Health District, and member of the Northwest Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition
Winners and Race Results
Runners were recognized for their outstanding achievements with awards presented to the top Overall Male and Female Finishers, Overall Masters Male and Female Winners, and in standard age group categories ranging from 10 and under to 80 and over.
See the Overall Winners of the 2025 Express Your SuperPower event in the chart below. Complete race results and Finish Line video can be found online:
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We will be CLOSED on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in honor of Veterans Day. This applies to our district office in Dalton and all public health departments, programs, and services â including WIC and Environmental Health â in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties. This also includes The Living Bridge Center clinics in Canton, Dalton, and Gainesville.Many THANKS to ALL Who Have Served!
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Estaremos CERRADOS el martes 11 de noviembre de 2025 en honor al DĂA DE LOS VETERANOS. Esto se aplica a nuestra oficina distrital en Dalton y a todos los departamentos de salud pĂșblica, programas y servicios â incluyendo WIC y Salud Ambiental â en los condados de Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens y Whitfield. Esto tambiĂ©n incluye las clĂnicas de The Living Bridge Center en Canton, Dalton y Gainesville.
ÂĄMuchas GRACIAS a TODOS los que han servido!
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7 Ways to Be Safe and Healthy This Halloween
Donât let your health get tricked this Halloween! Here are 7 tips straight from the CDC to stay safe and healthy!
1. Get Moving
Carve out time to be active this Halloween â between get-togethers and trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. Take a walk and do some weight training to help you feel good!
Regular physical activity can help control your weight, reduce your risk of heart disease and some cancers, improve mental health and mood, and increase your chance of living longer.
2. Eat Well
Donât spend this Halloween filling up on junk food and sweets. Give yourself and your guests healthier choices and nutritious treats.
Fruits and vegetables are part of a well-balanced and healthy eating plan. They also provide essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, and other substances that are important for good health.
3. Keep Your Bite Healthy
Keep Halloween candy at bay. Care for teeth the right way â brush with a fluoride toothpaste each and every day.
Tooth decay (cavities) is one of the most common chronic conditions of childhood in the United States. Untreated tooth decay can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning.
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- North Georgians Fueled Their Immunity at Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics
- WE'RE CLOSED MONDAY, OCT. 13, FOR THE FEDERAL HOLIDAY
- WIC is Still HERE for You!
- Murray County Health Department Closed Thurs., 10/2, and Fri., 10/3
- Celebrating Excellence: Wendy Scoggins Named Environmental Health All-Star for District 1-2
- Realtors Invited to âSeptic System and the Homeâ Class this Fall
- IT'S TIME for Breast Cancer Awareness & Screening, North Georgians!
- Cruise Through a Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic Near You this October
- 11th Annual âExpress Your SuperPowerâ 5K/10K, Fun Run, and Tot Trot Set for October 4 in Canton
- North Georgia Health District Reminds Residents: âPreparedness Starts at Homeâ This National Preparedness Month
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