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News from North Central Health District:

NCHD Locations Closed April 2 for State Holiday

April 1, 2021
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases, Press Release

Due to the state holiday Friday, April 2, our locations will be closed for services. COVID-19 operations will continue as follows:

North Central Health District COVID-19 Testing Appointment Update

March 25, 2021
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases, Press Release

COVID-19 Testing Scaling Back

UPDATE: Additional Cases of COVID-19 Variant Identified in North Central Health District

March 24, 2021
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases, Press Release

B.1.1.7 Variants Identified in Houston & Putnam Counties

Second Case of COVID-19 Variant Identified in North Central Health District

March 23, 2021
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases, Press Release

B.1.1.7 Variant Identified in Putnam County

March 12, 2021
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: Bibb County News

North Central Health District is soliciting proposals from firms for moving services.

March 11, 2021
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases, Press Release

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and Governor Brian Kemp today announced the state will expand its vaccine eligibility March 15, 2021, to include adults aged 55 and older, individuals with disabilities and certain medical conditions.

February 24, 2021
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases

North Central Health District are soliciting proposals from firms for landscaping services.

February 18, 2021
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases, Press Release

Effective Thursday, Feb. 18, at 3 p.m., there will be several improvements to the COVID-19 Daily Status Report on the Georgia Department of Public Health’s (DPH) website.

February 18, 2021
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases, Press Release

The Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Department of Public Health (DPH) are joining efforts to ensure vulnerable seniors get access to the COVID-19 vaccine.