Northeast Health District - Children's Medical Services

Northeast Health District - Children's Medical Services CMS is a Georgia Department of Public Health program that provides specialty health care to youth who have eligible chronic medical conditions

February 6 is National Wear Red Day! Wear Red to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease – the leading cause of dea...
02/05/2026

February 6 is National Wear Red Day! Wear Red to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease – the leading cause of death in women – and encourage family and friends to do the same. We’re recognizing to spread the word that when we take time daily to be heart healthy, those small acts help protect . www.nhlbi.nih.gov/heartmonth

All Northeast Health District clinics and offices will delay opening until 12 p.m. (noon)  on Monday, February 2nd.Clini...
02/01/2026

All Northeast Health District clinics and offices will delay opening until 12 p.m. (noon) on Monday, February 2nd.

Clinics and offices located in counties whose county government offices (not the school system) are closed will remain closed until those county government offices reopen.

Cold weather can be dangerous. ❄️ Knowing the signs of frostbite and hypothermia can help you act fast and stay safe. Le...
02/01/2026

Cold weather can be dangerous. ❄️ Knowing the signs of frostbite and hypothermia can help you act fast and stay safe. Learn the symptoms and when to seek medical care. https://bit.ly/3PoAcwM

As a parent, you know your child best. If your child is not meeting the milestones for his or her age, or if you think t...
01/26/2026

As a parent, you know your child best. If your child is not meeting the milestones for his or her age, or if you think there could be a problem with the way your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves talk to your child's doctor and share your concerns. Don't wait. Acting early can make a real difference! For more information on local services: https://northeasthealthdistrict.org/bcw

Como padre, usted conoce mejor a su hijo. Si su hijo no está alcanzando los hitos correspondientes a su edad, o si cree que podría haber un problema con la forma en que su hijo juega, aprende, habla, actúa o se mueve, hable con el médico de su hijo y comparta sus preocupaciones. No espere. ¡Actuar a tiempo puede marcar una gran diferencia! Para más información sobre servicios locales: https://northeasthealthdistrict.org/bcw

All Northeast Health District clinics and offices will delay opening until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27th.Clinics a...
01/26/2026

All Northeast Health District clinics and offices will delay opening until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27th.

Clinics and offices located in counties whose county government offices (not the school system) are closed will remain closed until those county government offices re-open.

The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors have several groups, classes and activities planned in February.
01/25/2026

The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors have several groups, classes and activities planned in February.

All health departments, clinics and offices in the Northeast Health District will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to expe...
01/23/2026

All health departments, clinics and offices in the Northeast Health District will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to expected winter weather.

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support, resources and referrals to any pr...
01/23/2026

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support, resources and referrals to any pregnant and postpartum mothers facing mental health challenges and their loved ones. The service is available via phone and text in English or Spanish. Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) to connect with counselors at the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.

Achieving the best possible health will look different for different people, but a community of support can help people ...
01/22/2026

Achieving the best possible health will look different for different people, but a community of support can help people no matter what health experiences they are navigating. Explore CDC's tips to connect with your local community during this Awareness Month. https://www.cdc.gov/birth-defects For local services: https://northeasthealthdistrict.org/bcw

Alcanzar la mejor salud posible se verá diferente para cada persona, pero una comunidad de apoyo puede ayudar a las personas sin importar las experiencias de salud que estén enfrentando. Explora los consejos de los CDC para conectarte con tu comunidad local durante este Mes de Concienciación sobre las Malformaciones Congénitas. https://www.cdc.gov/birth-defects
Para servicios locales: https://northeasthealthdistrict.org/bcw

The Jackson County Health Department, located in Commerce, is seeking a Medical Assistant. Responsibilities include, but...
01/14/2026

The Jackson County Health Department, located in Commerce, is seeking a Medical Assistant. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, greeting clinic patients, reviewing patient medical history and information, and ensuring all required paperwork is complete. The Medical Assistant will assist nursing staff with pre-workup, including obtaining and measuring height, weight, blood pressure, and HgB. Duties also include collecting blood or other laboratory specimens as directed by nursing staff, preparing and logging specimens, collecting fees for service, answering phones, obtaining confidential patient information, entering data into the computer system, and filing paperwork.

The position requires strong customer service and computer skills. The Medical Assistant may be asked to work at the Jefferson Clinic in addition to the Commerce location.

Training will be provided in both front-office duties, such as greeting clients and obtaining demographic and insurance information, and back-office duties, including obtaining vital signs and specimen collection.

Annual salary $34,000.00, plus generous benefits including 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans.

For additional details and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/georgiadph/jobs/5191556/medical-assistant-commerce

HOLIDAY CLOSURE: MLK Jr DayMonday, January 19All Northeast Health District health departments and offices will be CLOSED...
01/14/2026

HOLIDAY CLOSURE: MLK Jr Day
Monday, January 19

All Northeast Health District health departments and offices will be CLOSED on Monday, January 19 in observance of the MLK Jr holiday.

Address

740 Prince Avenue, Building 15
Athens, GA
30601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17063896923

Website

https://northeasthealthdistrict.org/services/child-health/childrens-medical-services/

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