MedBank is the North Georgia Health District's effort to secure prescription drugs for local eligible residents from the patient assistance program through pharmaceutical companies.
The North Georgia Health District is part of the emergency preparedness and response network in each of our counties, including Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield.
Provides educational services to individuals, community groups, churches, and public and private schools which are presented by nurses, nutritionists, health educators and other staff members.
Substance use disorders, like opioid use disorder (OUD), have significantly impacted communities across America, including here in North Georgia. We are coordinating related prevention activities to educate and support individuals, families, and our communities in ways that are critical for maintaining both individual and community health.
The Vital Records Office processes certificates for all births and deaths. To be made aware of deaths, sources relied on are newspaper obituaries, news reports of accidents involving death, and notifications from hospitals and funeral homes.