Gordon County Health Department

Gordon County Health Department Our mission is to prevent disease, injury & disability; promote health and well-being; and prepare for and respond to disasters in Gordon County.

Convenient, drive-thru WIC Farmer's Markets are coming to your county this summer offering fresh produce right from the ...
08/08/2025

Convenient, drive-thru WIC Farmer's Markets are coming to your county this summer offering fresh produce right from the farm. Note: you must be a WIC participant to take advantage of this program. For a list of all Northwest Georgia WIC Farmer's Market dates, times, and locations, please go to:http://nwgapublichealth.org/.../2025/07/WIC-FMs-2025.pdf

August is International Immunization Month. Swipe to learn more about why vaccines are so important for your health and ...
08/08/2025

August is International Immunization Month. Swipe to learn more about why vaccines are so important for your health and those around you.

Reach out to your local health department to schedule an appointment!
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August is Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month! Start the school year off right with clear sight. Our health department ...
08/05/2025

August is Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month!

Start the school year off right with clear sight. Our health department offers vision screenings to help catch issues early—because healthy eyes support happy learners!

Find contact info for your local health department at nwgapublichealth.org to book your child's screening today.

Convenient, drive-thru WIC Farmer's Markets are coming to your county this summer offering fresh produce right from the ...
08/04/2025

Convenient, drive-thru WIC Farmer's Markets are coming to your county this summer offering fresh produce right from the farm. Note: you must be a WIC participant to take advantage of this program. For a list of all Northwest Georgia WIC Farmer's Market dates, times, and locations, please go to:http://nwgapublichealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/WIC-FMs-2025.pdf

Nexplanon: the hassle-free birth control implant that’s over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy for up to three year...
08/04/2025

Nexplanon: the hassle-free birth control implant that’s over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy for up to three years! This small, matchstick-sized rod is discreetly placed in your arm, delivering steady, low-dose progestin to stop ovulation and thicken cervical mucus. No daily pills, no monthly refills—just long-lasting protection you can set and forget. Perfect for those seeking reliable, low-maintenance contraception. Talk to the family-planning experts at the Gordon County Health Department to see if Nexplanon is right for you! Call 706-624-1444 or visit the health department at 310 N. River Street, Calhoun, GA.

08/01/2025

Voccio Viewpoint 8/1/25: Dr Gary Voccio, health director for the ten-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, shares his thoughts on a concerning decline in childhood vaccination rates, especially for routine immunizations against diseases like measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP), and polio. Protect your kids and others—get them vaccinated! Vaccines are safe, effective, and save lives. For more information on childhood immunizations, visit https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/imz-schedules/child-adolescent-age.html or contct your local county health department.

🗓️ July 28 is World Hepatitis Day! Did you know hepatitis can be silent for years but still damage your liver? ✅ Vaccine...
07/28/2025

🗓️ July 28 is World Hepatitis Day! Did you know hepatitis can be silent for years but still damage your liver?

✅ Vaccines and testing are available at your local health department. Take charge of your health—get tested, get protected.

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310 N. River Street
Calhoun, GA
30701

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 2pm

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