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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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FREE Summer Meals for Kids at Pickens County Health Dept. Kicks Off June 11th!

Written by: Jennifer King, Public Information Officer
Category: Press Room
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Who says there's no free lunch when there are Free Breakfasts AND Lunches for Kids this Summer at Pickens County Health Department?!
 
There will be a Free Summer Meals For Kids Kick-Off on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 1 to 3 PM at the health department located at 60 Health Way in Jasper, GA 30143. Then, every Tuesday through July 30, 2024, Free Grab-and-Go Breakfasts and Lunches will be available with 5 to 7 days of delicious, nutritious food at a time for each child. There's absolutely NO Cost to residents!
 
This Free Summer Meals For Kids initiative in Jasper is sponsored by Karing Heartz CDC and the USDA in collaboration with the Pickens County Health Department.
 
For more information, call (706) 253-2821.
 
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Closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 27

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

Memorial Day 2024Our District & County Public Health facilities/programs in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens & Whitfield counties will be CLOSED Monday, May 27th, in observance of Memorial Day. This includes the North Georgia Health District office & our County Health Departments, County Environmental Health offices, WIC & The Living Bridge Centers in Canton & Dalton. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday (www.nghd.org). Please remember those who sacrificed so we could live in freedom. 🇺🇸

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  10. Health Departments Closed Early Thursday for Good Friday

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