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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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FREE HIV Testing and MORE on National HIV Testing Day, June 27th!

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

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Come to our Summer Safety, Health Education & Screening Event!

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Dalton, GA - Join the North Georgia Health District for FREE HIV Rapid Testing from The Living Bridge Center at our Summer Safety, Health Education, and Screening Event! It's all happening at the Mack Gaston Community Center in Dalton on National HIV Testing Day, Thursday, June 27th, from 9 AM to 1 PM. 

Many of our public health programs will be there to provide health information and services. These programs include: 

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The Mack Gaston Community Center is located at 218 Fredrick Street, Dalton, GA 30721. For more information, call The Living Bridge Center in Dalton at (706) 281-2360.

About National HIV Day: June 27th is National HIV Testing Day (NHTD). First observed in 1995, this is a day to encourage people to get tested for HIV, know their status, and get linked to care and treatment.The theme for 2024, "Level up your self-love: check your status", emphasizes valuing yourself, showing yourself compassion and respect, and honoring your health needs with self-love. Knowing your HIV status helps you choose options to stay healthy. Anyone receiving a negative test result can access HIV prevention tools such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), condoms, and other sexual health services, including vaccines and testing for sexually transmitted infections. People who receive a positive test result can immediately begin HIV treatment to stay healthy. All these services are available at The Living Bridge Center Ryan White HIV Clinics in the North Georgia Health District and at our Health Departments in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties. No matter how you test for HIV, no matter your test results, level up your self-love: check your status! Learn more about National HIV Testing Day from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/director-letters/2024-hiv-testing-day-theme.html

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WIC Farmer's Market & School Health Fair at Pickens County Health Dept, June 11th

Written by: Jennifer King, Public Information Officer
Category: Press Room
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Join the Pickens County Health Department for the WIC FARMER'S MARKET & SCHOOL HEALTH FAIR on Tuesday, June 11th! The Farmers Market is from 2 to 7 PM. The School Health Fair is from 3:30 to 6:30 PM. The Pickens County Health Department is located at 60 Health Way Jasper, GA 30143. 
 
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WIC participants can receive fresh Georgia-grown fruits, vegetables and herbs. Call the clinic or stop in today for additional details. Farmer's Markets will be offered throughout the summer.
 
SCHOOL HEALTH FAIR DETAILS:
 
The new school year will be here before we know it! Stop in during the Farmer's Market for:
  • Vaccines & records
  • 3231 forms for school registration
  • 3300 Hearing, Vision & Dental screenings
  • Lead testing
  • Car seat education and free car seats for those who qualify 
No appointment is needed from 3:30-6:30PM for daycare & school-aged children - these visits are also available without an appointment Monday-Friday during business hours.
 
Karing Heartz CDC will also be on site on June 11th from 1 to 3 PM for the Free Summer Meals For Kids Kick-Off! Click HERE for details! And, our district's NGHD Community Overdose Response Program will be there, along with community partner Drug Free Cherokee, providing free information and resources for drug overdose and substance misuse prevention and response.
 
Questions? Call the Pickens County Health Department at (706) 253-2821.

 

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