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While focusing on feasting and fun with family and friends this season, check out our Fall Issue of the North Georgia Health District's bi-monthly e-newsletter, EPINews! In these bi-monthly issues, you'll find updates from our Infectious Disease Department that are relevant to the health and well-being of North Georgians.
This issue covers the latest STI data for our health district, our Infectious Diseases update, the results of our successful Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinics, the importance of Vaccinations against Respiratory Infections, Environmental Health challenges, FREE HIV Testing in observance of World AIDS Awareness Day, and more!
To view the newsletter, just click on the graphic below or visit this link. Enjoy EPINews!
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CANTON, Georgia – Just as families and loved ones prepare to gather to give thanks this season, we are expressing our thanks to the many runners who recently donned their super suits and capes for a cause at the 10th Annual Express Your SuperPower 5K/10K, hosted by the Northwest Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition and the Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition! This spirited event occurred in October on a flat and fast course within Canton's beautiful Etowah River Park and Heritage Park, uniting people committed to nurturing our youngest citizens' health.
Participants celebrated their achievements with awards presented to the top Overall Male and Female finishers. Additional awards went to the Overall Masters Male and Female winners and standard age groups ranging from 10 and under to 80 and over. Each runner's dedication reflects the spirit of gratitude for the gift of health and well-being.
The top 5K winners were (click on names for photos):
- Overall Male: John Paul Pokorny, age 18, Kennesaw, GA – Timing: 17:38.6
- Overall Female: Cristina Unknown, age 15, Woodstock, GA – Timing: 27:03.3
The top 10K winners were (click on names for photos):
- Overall Male: John Minelick, age 21, Kennesaw, GA – Timing: 37:44.5
- Overall Female: Shelley Reed, age 51, Roswell, GA – Timing: 46:29.3
The race timings for all Express Your Superpower 5K/10K Age Group Results are at: https://www.btracetiming.com/2022-races/express-your-superpower-5k-2024-ag (5K) and https://www.btracetiming.com/2022-races/express-your-superpower-10k-2024-oa (10K). Read more!
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