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RECENT NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

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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. 
 
WIC event flyer finalClick on Flyer to view/download/share!FARMER'S MARKET DETAILS:
 
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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The North Georgia Health District is part of the Georgia Department of Public Health. This District is comprised of six counties including Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield. Many programs and services exist throughout the district, all of which are designed to meet the needs of the people of North Georgia.

Our Vision

Our vision for the North Georgia Health District is healthy people, families and communities.

Our Mission

Our mission is to promote and protect the health of the people in the North Georgia Health District wherever they live, work and play, through population-based preventive programs including:

  Prevention of epidemics and the spread of disease
  Protection against environmental hazards
  Injury prevention
  Promotion and encouragement of healthy behaviors
  Responding to disasters and assisting communities to recover
  Assisting communities in assessing the quality and accessibility of health services.