- Written by Jennifer King, District Public Inforamation Officer and Risk Communicator
- Category: Media Releases
Georgians can be affected by disasters at any time. Preparing for emergencies is essential.
The North Georgia Health District is collaborating with key partners to prepare our communities for emergencies ranging from natural disasters, such as severe weather, to potential public health crises, such as pandemic influenza. Likewise, individuals and families need to be ready for emergencies, and there is no better time to prepare than September, National Preparedness Month.
Just as community-wide emergency preparedness efforts are underway among district and local public health officials, emergency management agencies, emergency medical services, law enforcement, fire departments, hospitals, healthcare facilities, non-profit volunteer agencies, government agencies, schools, faith-based organizations and businesses in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield Counties, families and individuals should also plan as though they will be without electricity, water service, access to a supermarket or other local services for at least three days. Follow these steps:
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- Written by Jennifer King, District Public Information Officer and Risk Communicator
- Category: Public Service Announcements
THE FASTEST, SAFEST AND MOST CONVENIENT WAY TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE FLU THIS SEASON IS TO COME TO FANNIN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S DRIVE-BY FLU SHOT CLINIC ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD! DRIVE-BY FOR YOUR FLU SHOT ANYTIME ON THE 23RD FROM 9:00 A.M. THROUGH 5:00 P.M. AT THE FARMERS MARKET ON EAST FIRST STREET IN BLUE RIDGE. REGULAR SEASONAL FLU SHOTS ARE TWENTY-TWO DOLLARS AND HIGH DOSE FLU SHOTS FOR PEOPLE AGES 65 AND OLDER ARE FIFTY DOLLARS. CASH, CHECKS, MEDICARE, MEDICAID AND AETNA, BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD, STATE CIGNA AND STATE UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE WILL BE ACCEPTED. CALL 706-632-3023 FOR MORE INFORMATION. BEAT THE FLU BUG THIS SEASON – GET YOUR SHOT AT THE DRIVE-BY FLU SHOT CLINIC IN BLUE RIDGE!
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- Written by Jennifer King, District Public Information Officer and Risk Communicator
- Category: Public Service Announcements
THE FASTEST, SAFEST AND MOST CONVENIENT WAY TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE FLU THIS SEASON IS TO COME TO PICKENS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S DRIVE-BY FLU SHOT CLINIC ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH! DRIVE-BY FOR YOUR FLU SHOT ANYTIME ON THE 18TH FROM 8:00 A.M. THROUGH 3:30 P.M. AT MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH AT 1036 NORTH MAIN STREET IN JASPER. REGULAR SEASONAL FLU SHOTS ARE TWENTY-TWO DOLLARS AND HIGH DOSE FLU SHOTS FOR PEOPLE AGES 65 AND OLDER ARE FIFTY DOLLARS. CASH, CHECKS, MEDICARE, MEDICAID AND AETNA, BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD, STATE CIGNA AND STATE UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE WILL BE ACCEPTED. CALL 706-253-2821 FOR MORE INFORMATION. BEAT THE FLU BUG THIS SEASON – GET YOUR SHOT AT THE DRIVE-BY FLU SHOT CLINIC IN JASPER!
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- Written by Jennifer King, District Public Information Officer and Risk Communicator
- Category: Public Service Announcements
THE FASTEST, SAFEST AND MOST CONVENIENT WAY TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE FLU THIS SEASON IS TO COME TO WHITFIELD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S DRIVE-BY FLU SHOT CLINIC ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH! DRIVE-BY FOR YOUR FLU SHOT ANYTIME ON THE 18TH FROM 8:30 A.M. THROUGH 5:30 P.M. AT THE NORTHWEST GEORGIA TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTER AT 2211 DUG GAP BATTLE ROAD IN DALTON. REGULAR SEASONAL FLU SHOTS ARE TWENTY-TWO DOLLARS AND HIGH DOSE FLU SHOTS FOR PEOPLE AGES 65 AND OLDER ARE FIFTY DOLLARS. CASH, CHECKS, MEDICARE, MEDICAID AND AETNA, BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD, STATE CIGNA AND STATE UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE WILL BE ACCEPTED. CALL 706-226-2621 FOR MORE INFORMATION. BEAT THE FLU BUG THIS SEASON – GET YOUR SHOT AT THE DRIVE-BY FLU SHOT CLINIC IN DALTON!
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