North Central Health District

April 2019 Board of Health Meetings

NCHD will host five county Boards of Health meetings in April.  Read More »

March 2019 Board of Health Meetings

NCHD will host nine county Boards of Health meetings in March.  Read More »

February 2019 Board of Health Meetings

NCHD will host three county Boards of Health meetings in February.  Read More »

January 2019 Board of Health Meetings

NCHD will host four county Boards of Health meetings in January.  Read More »

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 »

Health Department Celebrates Summer with “Party @ Peavy” for Teens

Houston County Health Department, in partnership with North Central Health District and Macon-Bibb County Health Department, will host a free community event for teens age 12-17 that will teach attendees about sexual health, nutrition and exercise, immunizations and a variety of health topics. Read More »

Board of Health Meetings Rescheduled

Houston, Twiggs and Washington County Board of Health meetings have been rescheduled. Read More »

Houston County Health Department Now Offering CPR Classes

Starting this month, Houston County Health Department is offering classes covering community CPR and CPR for the medical professional. Read More »

North Central Health District Adds Hypertension and Diabetes Services

NCHD promotes heart health by adding hypertension and diabetes service to select clinics.

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Houston County Health Department Receives Grant

On Thursday, November 14, 2013, the Houston County Health Department, was awarded $5,000.00 in grant funds from the Flint Energies Foundation. The grant will be used to assist with the cost of billboard presentations promoting the need for activity to prevent childhood obesity. The billboards will feature Houston County residents participating in physical activity. The health department will be seeking volunteers to participate in this billboard campaign. More information will be coming soon on Houston County Health Department’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/houstoncountyhealthdepartment. Read More »