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Author Archives: Gainesville

Lead in Soil

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Gainesville

Summer means more outdoor play — but be careful where kids dig in the dirt. Lead exposure can harm a child’s brain and development, even in small amounts. Here are some tips to help keep your children safe:

Posted in Environmental Health | Tagged lead, North Health District, Safety, tips

Lumpkin County Back To School Fair

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Gainesville

Head on over to Lumpkin County for a Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, July 26th! You don’t want to miss this event!!

Posted in Community Events | Tagged Lumpkin County, North Health District, vaccinations

Back To School

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Gainesville

The new school year is almost here—make sure your child is ready with all required vaccines and screenings! Continue reading Back To School→

Posted in Community Events | Tagged backtoschool, North Health District, vaccinations

Express STI Services

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Gainesville

District 2 offers $37 Express Sexually Transmitted Infections Services! Walk-ins Welcome! Get Tested Today for Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, HIV, and Syphilis! Continue reading Express STI Services→

Posted in Community Events, Epidemiology | Tagged Clinical Services, Express STI, GYT, North Health District, Services, STI, Testing

Children’s Awareness Month 2025

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Gainesville

June is Children’s Awareness Month — a time to celebrate, support, and empower the next generation of leaders!   Did you know the name June comes from the Latin “juvenis,” meaning youth? Here at District 2, we are honoring the Continue reading Children’s Awareness Month 2025→

Posted in Community Events, Uncategorized | Tagged North Health District

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  • Banks County - 706-677-2296
  • Dawson County - 706-265-2611
  • Forsyth County - 770-781-6900
  • Franklin County - 706-384-5575
  • Habersham County - 706-778-7156
  • Hall County - 770-531-5600
  • Hart County - 706-376-5117
  • Lumpkin County - 706-867-2727
  • Rabun County - 706-212-0289
  • Stephens County - 706-282-4507
  • Towns County - 706-896-2265
  • Union County - 706-745-6292
  • White County - 706-865-2191
  • Children With Special Needs - 770-535-6907
  • Living Bridge - East - 770-744-7806

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Routine testing matters, even when you feel fine. ✅Stop by your local health department to see if you qualify for convenient Express STI services. We're here for your health! 🫶🔗 Learn more: phdistrict2.org/std-hiv-testing/#sexuallytransmittedinfections #expresssti #STITesting #STIAwareness #KnowYourStatus #GetTested #district2publichealth ... See MoreSee Less

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Our team is proud to share Peek-a-Boo, Lead Hides There, Too! -- a new children’s book designed to help families recognize and prevent lead exposure. 👥🥳This project was recognized by the CDC’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program as one of 15 national success stories in 2025. 😮📖 Learn more or get your copy on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXBMKNDH?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520🤝 100% of proceeds directly fund public health.#LeadSafety #ProtectChildrenFromLead #SafeKidsSafeHomes #EnvironmentalHealth #LeadFreeCommunities #SafeKidsSafeHomes #LeadAwareness #leadexposure #LeadPrevention #district2publichealth ... See MoreSee Less

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We honor and stand with every person who has been affected by breast cancer. 💗🔎 One goal of Breast Cancer Awareness Month is early detection. Mammograms are X-rays that can identify early signs of breast cancer. A program offered through your local health department makes mammograms available at no cost for those who qualify, making screening more accessible. 🔗 Complete the form below to register and take a proactive step toward protecting your health today. forms.office.com/g/bXGfbLhSMA?origin=lprLink#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #breastcancerawareness #mammogram #district2publichealth ... See MoreSee Less

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