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Tag Archives: North Health District

Lead in Soil

Posted on July 21, 2025 by District 2 Public Health

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 District 2 Public Health

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 District 2 Public Health

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 District 2 Public Health

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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  • Important notice from District 2 Public Health about winter storm preparation and recovery. Power or water outages may disrupt food service and require closure unless an approved emergency plan is in place. Facilities affected by outages should stop service and contact Environmental Health. Tourist accommodations must provide potable water to guests. A link to emergency preparedness guidance is included.

Health Department Locations & Phone Numbers


  • 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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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 💙Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers thanks to regular screenings and the HPV vaccine. Routine Pap tests and HPV testing can detect changes early—before cancer develops. 💪 Protect your health and encourage others to do the same. Call your local health department to schedule an appointment. 🔗 For more information, visit: phdistrict2.org/womens-health/#CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth #cervicalcancerawareness #cervicalcancerprevention #district2publichealth ... See MoreSee Less

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🗣 As weather conditions are improving, all District 2 Public Health offices will be OPEN January 28, 2026. This includes all county health departments, environmental health offices, WIC offices, the Children with Special Needs office, and the District Office. Stay warm! 💙🔗 To view our locations, visit: phdistrict2.org/#district2publichealth ... See MoreSee Less

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Due to inclement weather conditions, please see the delay and closure updates below for Tuesday, January 27, 2026: UPDATES as of 1/26/26 at 6:00 PM:🔷 CLOSED: Stephens County, White County, and Hart County Health Departments and Environmental Health Offices🔷 OPEN at 12:00 PM: Banks County and Hall County Health Departments and Environmental Health Offices🔷 OPEN at 10:00 AM: All other County Health Departments and Environmental Health Offices not listed above, The District Office, and the Children With Special Needs OfficeIf there are further updates, they will be added to the comments section of this post. Stay warm and stay safe!#district2publichealth ... See MoreSee Less

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