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Ellijay, GA – The Gilmer County Health Department has reopened today, Tuesday, October 24, 2023. We appreciate the public’s patience as access to water at the health department was restored. Please go to this link to find their public health services, hours, phone number, and location: nghd.org/nghd-locations-listing/item/ellijay-clinic.- Hits: 510
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North GA – This year's annual Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinics held by public health in North Georgia have successfully vaccinated *901 residents, providing them with protection against the flu and helping to prevent the spread of the virus within their families and communities.
Since 2007, the North Georgia Health District Emergency Preparedness team, nurses, and Infectious Disease staff have collaborated with Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield County Health Departments to conduct these drive-thru clinics each fall. The initiative offers residents a safe and convenient method of receiving a flu shot. It also serves as an opportunity for health departments and partnering agencies to test local strategies for rapid vaccine or medication administration during a public health crisis. Partners in this initiative include local law enforcement, Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs), businesses, and first responders such as the county Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Medical Services, and Fire Departments.
Flu vaccines are readily available in various locations, including doctors’ offices, pharmacies, and grocery stores. They are also offered at all county health departments in the North Georgia Health District at low or no cost, depending on an individual’s healthcare coverage. No appointment is necessary at these health departments during regular clinic hours.
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Dalton, GA – The Whitfield County Health Department’s Adult Health Clinic (formerly known as MAC) is offering free hypertension services to eligible residents who enroll for the offer.
Eligibility applies to Whitfield County residents who have a blood pressure reading of no less than 140 over 90 on at least two subsequent screenings or are taking antihypertensive medication to maintain normal blood pressure.
Free Hypertension Services at Whitfield Co Health Dept Flyer - English & Spanish - Click to downloadThe free hypertension services include:
- Initial evaluation
- Educational materials
- Blood pressure cuff and blood pressure log
- EKG (electrocardiogram)
- Goodie bag with heart smart incentives
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All our District & County offices, departments, programs & services will be CLOSED on Monday, October 9, 2023, for Columbus Day, a federal holiday. We will resume services on Tuesday. Please go to our home page at www.nghd.org to find more about us and all the services we offer.
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