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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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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.
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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.
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Health Departments’ hours change July 1 (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 1, 2010. The North Georgia Health District is comprised of Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield Counties.
Rabies confirmed in two Cherokee County raccoons (by Jennifer Moorer, published Friday, 11 June 2010 08:51, category: Media Releases) Cherokee County Environmental Health officials announced that state lab results recently confirmed two cases of rabies in the county.
Both cases involved separate incidents in which animals were exposed to infected raccoons. No human exposures were reported.
Health Departments’ hours change July 1 (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 1, 2010. The North Georgia Health District is comprised of Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield Counties.
According to Dr. Harold Pitts, district Health Director, “The purpose of this change is to better serve the residents of each of the counties in our health district. This should allow for better access to our clinics and the services we provide.”
The new hours of operation for each county health department are as follows:
Cherokee and Fannin Counties: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM Tuesday - 8:00 AM until 7:00 PM Friday - 8:00 AM until 1:30 PM
Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield Counties: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 7:30 AM until 4:30 PM Tuesday - 7:30 AM until 7:00 PM Friday - 7:30 AM until 1:00 PM
Please contact your local health department for more information or log onto www.nghd.org to learn about the health services offered.
Gilmer County raccoon confirmed positive for rabies (by Jennifer Moorer, published Friday, 04 June 2010 00:00, category: Media Releases) Gilmer County environmental health officials announced today that a raccoon in the county recently tested positive for rabies.
Andrea Wheeler of the Gilmer County Environmental Health Department stated, “On May 25, 2010, a Golden Retriever Mix came into contact with a raccoon that tested positive for rabies on May 26, 2010. The dog has a life-long history of rabies vaccinations and received a rabies booster vaccination and will be observed at home for 45 days.”
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