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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

EP News and Views: May & June 2025

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Public Information Officer

The May/June edition of the Newsletter, “EP News and Views” is here! Scroll through to view recent community events, as well as heat and hurricane preparedness tips. 

Posted in Press Release, Uncategorized | Tagged North Health District

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

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1280 Athens Street | Gainesville, GA 30507

District Office: 770-535-5743
Office Phone: 770-851-4388
Fax Number: 770-535-5958

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Preparedness looks different in every household and every culture. 🌎 Maybe your family keeps flashlights for power outages or saves a little extra for emergencies. Even if it's not called preparedness in your home, every step to plan for the future makes a powerful difference. Let us know in the comments if your household does any of these seen in the video! 😁 Happy National Preparedness Month! 🤝 ... See MoreSee Less

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