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News from North Central Health District:

Travelers Returning to Georgia from China Self-Monitoring for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Symptoms

February 12, 2020
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases, Press Release

Under the supervision of the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), about 200 individuals who have recently returned from China are self-monitoring for symptoms of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).

Hancock County Health Department Hosting Open House for the Community

February 6, 2020
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: Hancock County News, Press Release

Public Invited to Explore Renovated Facility March 12

February 2020 Board of Health Meetings

January 29, 2020
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: Bibb County News, Board of Health, Houston County News, Press Release, Twiggs County News

NCHD will host three county Board of Health meetings in February

DPH Working to Identify and Prevent Coronavirus in Georgia

January 27, 2020
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases, Press Release

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is closely monitoring the outbreak of 2019-nCoV (coronavirus) occurring in China and regularly coordinating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Public health providing free HIV testing on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

January 23, 2020
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases, Press Release

North Central Health District Partnering with Walgreens on Feb. 7

NCHD Locations Closed Jan. 20 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 15, 2020
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases

All North Central Health District locations will be closed on Jan. 20 in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Peach County Board of Health to Hold Called Meeting Jan. 10

January 8, 2020
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: Board of Health, Peach County News, Press Release

Peach County Board of Health will hold a called meeting Friday, Jan. 10, at 11 a.m.

January 2020 Board of Health Meetings

January 1, 2020
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: Bibb County News, Board of Health, Houston County News, Jasper County News, Putnam County News, Washington County News

NCHD will host five county Boards of Health meetings in January.

NCHD Locations Closed Jan. 1

December 30, 2019
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases

All North Central Health District locations will be closed on Jan. 1 in recognition of New Year’s Day.

Widespread Flu in Georgia

December 19, 2019
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases, Press Release

Protect Yourself and Prevent the Spread of Flu

NCHD Locations Closed Dec. 24 & 25 for Christmas Holiday

December 16, 2019
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases

All North Central Health District locations will be closed on Dec. 24 & 25 in recognition of Christmas.

Georgia DPH Awarded $1,928,177 to Increase Injury Prevention Efforts

December 9, 2019
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) was awarded $1,928,177 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).

UPDATE: Peach Board of Health to Hold Called Meeting Dec. 5 – Cancelled

December 3, 2019
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: Peach County News, Press Release

The called meeting scheduled for Dec. 5 has been cancelled.