Morgan 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.

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

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!

The Northeast Health District's FREE Mobile COVID Testing will be in Monroe on October 5-9 and 12-16). It will be at the Walton County Govt Complex, 303 S Hammond Dr from 8:30am to 3:30pm. You may schedule your FREE drive-thru test online through a link on our website: http://bit.ly/NEHDONLINECOVIDTEST - 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

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

REMINDER!! FREE COVID TESTING MORGAN COUNTY - This Week ONLY! Monday, August 17 thru 21 at the Morgan Co. Senior Center (991 S Main St, Madison, GA 30650) Testing will be available M-F: 8:30am to 4pm. Please call to schedule an appointment: 706-340-0996 (testing line is available M-F 8am-7pm; Sat 8:30am-5pm). Remember to wear your mask when you come for testing! For more information on COVID (including testing) please visit: https://bit.ly/NEHDCOVID19

FREE COVID TESTING COMING TO MORGAN COUNTY! Starting Monday, August 17 thru 21 at the Morgan Co. Senior Center (991 S Main St, Madison, GA 30650) Testing will be available M-F: 8:30am to 4pm. Please call to schedule an appointment: 706-340-0996 (testing line is available M-F 8am-7pm; Sat 8:30am-5pm). Remember to wear your mask when you come for testing! For more information on COVID (including testing) please 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

The Northeast Health District is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week by honoring our WIC breastfeeding staff. Today's World Breastfeeding Week Spotlight shines... on Annie Huff. Annie has been supporting current and future breastfeeding mothers in Oconee, Greene, and Morgan counties since 2008. She offers breastfeeding support in clinic along with phone/text consultations to provide breastfeeding assistance to WIC mothers in need. We thank you, Annie Huff, for your hard work in promoting and supporting breastfeeding. See more

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, please visit: https://bit.ly/NEHDCOVID19