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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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October is Safe Sleep and Sudden Infant Syndrome Awareness Month! During this month, both the Canton and Woodstock Health Centers of the Cherokee County Health Department are reminding the public of the correct way in which a baby should be placed in his or her crib. Click on the Safe Infant Sleep Checklist below in English and Spanish and the Sudden Infant Death fact sheet to learn more about SIDS. See more information about Sleep Safety on the Safe Kids website at www.safekids.org/safetytips/field_risks/sleep-safety. The Canton Health Center is at 1219 Univeter Road, Canton, GA 30115 and the Woodstock Health Center is at 7545 North Main Street, Suite 100, Woodstock, GA 30188.
Safe Infant Sleep Check List - Eng
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Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Facts
Suffocation Among Children Fact Sheet
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North GA - October is all about raising awareness for Breast Cancer, and IT'S TIME for screening! Join us in the fight against this all-too-common cancer by attending free screening and awareness events at various clinics in the North Georgia Health District.
Did you know that one in eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in their lifetime? Early detection is key in winning the fight against breast cancer, so don't miss out on these important breast cancer awareness and screening opportunities.
Check out these upcoming events below at our county health departments (listed alphabetically), and stay tuned for more updates! Let's make a difference together. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth Click HERE to download Flyer!
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