Madison County Health Department

Whooooooo's had their mammogram? Public Health reminds you that a mammogram is the best way to detect cancer early. Your health department reminds you that you should get a mammogram every 1-2 years. For more information on services Georgia Public Health provides for breast cancer and prevention, please visit: https://dph.georgia.gov/georgia-breast-and-cervical-program Photo courtesy of Jessica Brooks and the staff of the Green Clinic, UGA Health Center.

REMINDER: The health department is NOT offering nurse services this week. Environmental Health and WIC services will continue as normal.

DID YOU KNOW? Every 2 minutes - a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer? A mammogram is the best way to detect cancer early. Your health department reminds you that you should get a mammogram every 1-2 years. For more information on services Georgia Public Health provides for breast cancer and prevention, please visit: https://dph.georgia.gov/georgia-breast-and-cervical-program

If you are closer to Elberton and need a FREE COVID test, please see the information below. You may schedule an appointment online now!

LIMITED SERVICES - OCTOBER 19-23: The Madison County Health Department will have NO Nursing services available the week of October 19-23, while we do school flu vaccines. Environmental Health and WIC services will remain available as normal. If you need nursing services, you may visit one of our sister health department clinics: http://bit.ly/AthensAreaHD

All Northeast Health District Offices and Clinics will be CLOSED on Monday, October 12th in observance of Columbus Day. LIMITED COVID Testing will be available at our Athens site. For more info: https://bit.ly/NEHDCOVIDTESTING - Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, October 13. Have a Safe Holiday!

If you are in the Athens area there is a drive-thru flu shot clinic at our COVID testing site on Mitchell Bridge Rd. See the post below for more details.

The Northeast Health District's FREE Mobile COVID Testing will be in Winterville the week of September 21-25 (and regular Saturday testing on Sept 26). It will be at the Winterville Center (371 N. Church St), enter via Winter St, off Athens Rd. You may schedule your FREE Test online: https://covid19.dph.ga.gov/ - You may schedule a test, even if you have no symptoms! Appointments may also be made via our testing hotline at 706.340.0996 - For more information on COVID, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/NEHDCOVID19

ONLINE SCHEDULING NOW AVAILABLE FOR ATHENS TESTING SITE // You can now begin scheduling your FREE COVID testing online for our Athens site (Mitchell Bridge Rd). Appointments are available starting Monday, September 28th. For testing appointments September 21-25, you will need to still call our hotline at 706.340.0996. Schedule your testing appointment at https://covid19.dph.ga.gov/ - You may schedule a test, even if you have no symptoms! For more information on COVID, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/NEHDCOVID19

Calling all Red Raider football fans! We have 2 football season passes that we would LOVE to give away to two lucky people within the community! To enter the drawing, simply call or stop by the Madison County Health Department and give the front desk clerk your name and number. It’s as easy as that! We will draw 2 names from the jar on Monday, September 14th! ... Go Raiders!

All Northeast Health District Clinics and Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. LIMITED COVID Testing will be available at the Athens site only (http://bit.ly/NEHDCOVIDTESTING) - call 706.340.0996 for appointments. Normal hours and operations will resume on Tuesday, September 8th. Have a Safe Holiday!

Vaccinations are still important, even during the current COVID pandemic. Parents remember that well-child visits are essential. Vaccination helps provide immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases: https://go.usa.gov/xyPFY Also, if you have a chronic condition such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease, getting sick with vaccine-preventable diseases like flu and pneumonia can lead to serious complications, hospitalization, or even death. Protect yourself get vaccinated. Learn more: https://go.usa.gov/xwga2 For local info: http://bit.ly/NEHDVACCINES

Loving your neighbor means keeping them safe help our neighbors and our community #GoTheDistance by washing your hands, wearing a mask, social distancing, and other precautions as needed! Together with UGA College of Public Health and UGA Athletics, the Northeast Health District has provided an informational campaign for COVID-19. You can find other tips, infographics, and posters at: https://bit.ly/NEHDCOVIDINFOGRAPHICS . For more information on COVID and COVID Testing, visit: https://bit.ly/NEHDCOVID19

Wondering about best practices for COVID-19? Want to find infographics or posters to help your business #GoTheDistance?" Together with UGA College of Public Health and UGA Athletics, the Northeast Health District has provided an informational campaign for COVID-19. You can find other tips, infographics, and posters at: https://bit.ly/NEHDCOVIDINFOGRAPHICS // For more information on COVID-19, including COVID testing visit: https://bit.ly/NEHDCOVID19