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E-Newsletter - Monday, 23 August 2010
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Protect Your Baby Before You Are Pregnant (by Jessica M. Moore, Dietetic Intern, published Friday, 20 August 2010 09:47, category: Media Releases) Are you considering having a baby or are between the childbearing ages of 14‐50? Did you know that half of all pregnancies are unplanned? Whether you’re planning a new addition to your family or simply the age at which you could potentially become pregnant, think about adding a folic acid supplement to your daily routine.
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E-Newsletter - Monday, 09 August 2010
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Adult Dental Clinic (by Jennifer Moorer, published Thursday, 05 August 2010 08:52, category: Media Releases)
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The Adult Dental Clinic located at the Whitfield County Health Department in Dalton, GA provides WHITFIELD COUNTY RESIDENTS basic adult dental care such as dental extractions at REDUCED FEES!
For more information or to schedule an appointment call 706-281-2369.
The Whitfield County Health Department is located at 800 Professional Blvd, Dalton, GA.
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Clinica Dental para Adultos en el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Whitfield en Dalton, GA ofrece a los residentes de Condado de Whitfield Cuidado Dental Basico para Adultos asi como Extracciones Dentales a Precios Rebajados!Llame 706-281-2369 para una cita.
Back to School Luau Bash (by Jennifer Moorer, published Thursday, 05 August 2010 08:38, category: Hot Topics) All middle and high school students are invited to our FREE Back to School Luau Bash. Everyone will enjoy great food, fun, dancing, friends and even a live DJ taking your requests! The Luau will be held on August 13, 2010 at the Boys and Girls Club from 7:00pm - 10:00pm.
If you have any questions please call 706-281-2326 or 706-226-2582. We look forward to seeing you there!
This event is sponsored by the North Georgia Health District Teen Health Program and the Boys & Girls Club
Whitfield County Dental Health Services (by Administrator, published Friday, 29 August 2008 13:12, category: Whitfield County Health Department)
Progressive public health efforts at the WCHD state of the art dental clinic provide dental care, hygiene, assessment, education and treatment to children of Whitfield County between the ages of 3 and 19. Especially targeted are children in Whitfield County who have had limited or no access to dental care.
Preventive and Clinical Services Include:
Routine cleanings, exams, x-rays operative (fillings) and extractions Sealants Space maintainers Pulpotomy (Baby tooth root canal) Dental health programs for school and community groups Dental screening and referral services Emergency care Free language assistance
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, closed for lunch 1pm - 2pm
How to get a Dental appointment The Parents of Children call our clinic at 281-2206 to schedule an appointment.
What to bring with you Current Medicaid Card Any documents pertinent to guardianship of a child under 21 years old A copy of previous dental records and x-rays, if new to the clinic Information regarding a significant Medical Condition A current list of Medications Identification or Driver's license for adults Social Security number Proof of income (i.e., recent pay stubs, bank statement or other document that shows current income)
How are services paid for? Children in Whitfield County Medicaid Insurance Private Dental Insurance accepted PeachCare Private pay
Request a Death Certificate (by Administrator, published Tuesday, 26 August 2008 15:15, category: Vital Records)
Certified copies of death records are available from 1919 to the present. Death certificates are available to the general public.
Required Information
The person requesting a certified copy of a death record must provide the following information and a signed request:
Full name of deceased, Date of death (month, day, year), Place of death (city, county), Age of deceased at death, Sex, Race (optional), The number of copies requested. Relationship to deceased.
Request a Birth Certificate (by Administrator, published Tuesday, 26 August 2008 15:02, category: Vital Records)
Department of Human Resources regulation require that all requests for vital records include the signature of the requestor and the proper fee.
Access to birth records is limited to: 1. the person named on the certificate 2. the parents shown on the birth record 3. an authorized legal guardian or agent 4. grandparents of the person named on the certificate 5. an adult child of the person named on the certificate 6. an adult sibling of the person named on the certificate 7. the spouse of the person named on the certificate
Required Information
The person requesting a certified copy of a birth record must provide all the information below, a signed request form, and a photocopy of your valid photo ID, such as: driver's license, state issued ID card, or employer issued photo ID.
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E-Newsletter - Monday, 02 August 2010
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Whitfield County Dental Health Services (by Administrator, published Friday, 29 August 2008 13:12, category: Whitfield County Health Department)
Progressive public health efforts at the WCHD state of the art dental clinic provide dental care, hygiene, assessment, education and treatment to children of Whitfield County between the ages of 3 and 19. Especially targeted are children in Whitfield County who have had limited or no access to dental care.
Preventive and Clinical Services Include:
Routine cleanings, exams, x-rays operative (fillings) and extractions Sealants Space maintainers Pulpotomy (Baby tooth root canal) Dental health programs for school and community groups Dental screening and referral services Emergency care Free language assistance
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, closed for lunch 1pm - 2pm
How to get a Dental appointment The Parents of Children call our clinic at 281-2207 to schedule an appointment.
What to bring with you Current Medicaid Card Any documents pertinent to guardianship of a child under 21 years old A copy of previous dental records and x-rays, if new to the clinic Information regarding a significant Medical Condition A current list of Medications Identification or Driver's license for adults Social Security number Proof of income (i.e., recent pay stubs, bank statement or other document that shows current income)
How are services paid for? Children in Whitfield County Medicaid Insurance Private Dental Insurance accepted PeachCare Private pay
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E-Newsletter - Monday, 05 July 2010
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Health Departments’ hours change July 5 (by Jennifer Moorer, published Monday, 07 June 2010 08:44, category: Media Releases) Health department clinics in the North Georgia Health District will change hours of operation on July 5, 2010. The North Georgia Health District is comprised of Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield Counties.
ALERT! - Rabies confirmed in raccoon that bit Whitfield County boy; Local officials concerned others may have been exposed (by Jennifer Moorer, published Wednesday, 30 June 2010 00:00, category: Media Alert) Whitfield County Environmental Health Manager Chad Mulkey announced today that Georgia State Laboratory results have confirmed rabies in a raccoon that bit a young boy at Al Rollins Park yesterday. Officials believe other children may have been scratched by the raccoon and are urging parents to contact them if they believe their child could have been exposed.
According to Mr. Mulkey, “On Tuesday, June 29, a large male raccoon attacked a little boy playing in the water near a culvert at Al Rollins Park off of Threadmill Road. The little boy's dad beat the raccoon off with a rock and killed it.”
Diane Franklin, Whitfield County Animal Control Officer, was called immediately and took the raccoon’s head for rabies testing at the state lab. The positive test results were returned late today.
Diane Franklin, Whitfield County Animal Control Officer, was called immediately and took the raccoon’s head for rabies testing at the state lab. The positive test results were returned late today.
Ms. Franklin and local health officials have reason to believe other children may have come into contact with the raccoon; therefore, Whitfield County Environmental Health staff are posting flyers in the Al Rollins Park area asking residents to call if they believe they or their children were exposed. Those individuals are urged to contact Diane Franklin at the Whitfield County Animal Shelter at (706) 278-2018 or by dialing (706) 463-0463, or they may call Chad Mulkey at the Whitfield County Environmental Health office at (706) 272-2005.
Rabies confirmed positive in Cherokee County raccoon today, Officials seek stray dog that may have been exposed (by Jennifer Moorer, published Wednesday, 30 June 2010 05:05, category: Media Releases) Cherokee County Environmental Health officials announced today that another raccoon in the county has tested positive for rabies. This is the third confirmed case of rabies among raccoons in the county so far this year. Rabies was also confirmed recently in a stray kitten found in Cherokee County near the Cobb County line.
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E-Newsletter - Monday, 28 June 2010
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Protect Your Baby Before You Are Pregnant (by Jessica M. Moore, Dietetic Intern, published Friday, 25 June 2010 12:21, category: Media Releases) Are you considering having a baby or are between the childbearing ages of 14‐50? Did you know that half of all pregnancies are unplanned? Whether you’re planning a new addition to your family or simply the age at which you could potentially become pregnant, think about adding a folic acid supplement to your daily routine.
“Rescued” kitten exposed family and vet assistant to rabies (by Jennifer Moorer, published Friday, 25 June 2010 12:12, category: Media Releases) Cherokee County Environmental Health officials reported that a stray kitten picked up by a family residing on Lake Circle near the Cherokee/Cobb County line recently tested positive for rabies. Members of the family and a worker at a Cobb County veterinarian clinic were exposed to the kitten prior to rabies testing.
Are you considering having a baby or are between the childbearing ages of 14‐50? Did you know that half of all pregnancies are unplanned? Whether you’re planning a new addition to your family or simply the age at which you could potentially become pregnant, think about adding a folic acid supplement to your daily routine. 
All middle and high school students are invited to our FREE Back to School Luau Bash. Everyone will enjoy great food, fun, dancing, friends and even a live DJ taking your requests! The Luau will be held on August 13, 2010 at the Boys and Girls Club from 7:00pm - 10:00pm. 
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