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News from North Central Health District:

Nurse-Family Partnership Helps First-Time Houston County Mothers Succeed

Each year, 380,000 babies are born to first-time mothers living in poverty. Lack of income, insurance and other resources can lead to insufficient prenatal and perinatal care, which can have negative effects on the child’s birth, growth and development. Read More »

NCHD Offices Closed Dec. 24 & 25 for Christmas Holiday

North Central Health District, its 13 county health departments and all other NCHD locations will be closed for the holiday. Read More »

Be a Flu Fighter: DPH Encourages Yearly Flu Shot

National Influenza Week is December 2-8, 2018 Read More »

Commemorate World AIDS Day By Learning Your Status

2018 marks the 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day, a global health observation that offers an opportunity for people to show support for those living with HIV/AIDS and to remember those who fought against the disease. Read More »

NCHD Locations Closed Nov. 22 and 23 for Thanksgiving

North Central Health District, its 13 county health departments and all other NCHD locations will be closed for the holiday.  Read More »

NCHD Locations Closed Monday, Nov. 12, for Veterans Day

North Central Health District, its 13 county health departments and all other NCHD locations will be closed for the holiday.  Read More »

Free Education Webinars for Caregivers and Guardians in November

Throughout the month of November, Amerigoup is offering free webinars covering topics important to caregivers and guardians.  Read More »

Macon-Bibb Board of Health to Hold Called Meeting Nov. 1

Macon-Bibb County Board of Health will hold a called meeting Monday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m.  Read More »

Macon-Bibb Board of Health to Hold Called Meeting Oct. 29

Macon-Bibb County Board of Health will hold a called meeting Monday, Oct. 29, at 5:30 p.m.  Read More »

NCHD Receives CDC REACH Grant to Continue Work in Hancock County

Funding Works to Decrease Health Disparities by Creating New Public Health Jobs and Increasing Community Involvement

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NCHD Partners with Mercer University School of Medicine to Establish Academic Health Department

Partnership Will Focus on Maternal Health Issues Across District Read More »

Oct. 15 Macon-Bibb Board of Health Meeting Cancelled

The Macon-Bibb County Board of Health Meeting scheduled for Monday, Oct. 15, has been cancelled.  Read More »

NCHD Locations Closed in Response to Hurricane Michael

All NCHD locations across the district will close Wed., Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. and remain closed through Thursday.  Read More »

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