Barrow County Health Department

Lactancia Latina
talleres de lactancia materna con premios

Miércoles a las 10 am
24 de Junio: Conceptos Básicos
15 de Julio: Dificultades
Barrow County Health Department
15 Porter St. E., Winder

Para Registrarte envÍa lactancia latina al:706.765.7186

The Northeast Health District’s Ryan White Program is seeking a dedicated HIV Retention Coordinator to improve engagement and retention in HIV medical care among minority and underserved communities. This role strengthens the HIV care continuum by linking newly diagnosed individuals into the Ryan White Program, re-engaging clients that have fallen out of care, and increasing access to Patient Assistance Programs such as the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP).

Annual Salary of $50,000.00 and generous benefits that include: 13 paid holidays, annual & sick leave, health/dental/vision/life insurance options, retirement and savings plans.

For additional details, and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/georgiadph/jobs/5361307/hiv-retention-coordinator-specialty-care-clinic

Too much time in the sun can build up gradually and hurt your vision. To protect your eyes, wear sunglasses that block UVA and UVB rays when you go outside. Even on cloudy days! Share more eye health resources for from : https://www.nei.nih.gov/about/education-and-outreach/healthy-vision-resources/healthy-vision-month

Don’t delay! Call 9-1-1 right away if you spot the signs of in yourself or someone else. shares the 5 symptoms to look for. https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/signs-symptoms

Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a . Learn how you can prevent a stroke or lower your risk of having one with tips from . https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/prevention

Did you know? Hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C are all spread differently. Learn ways you can reduce your risk for each type of : https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis-awareness/abcs/index.html

Left untreated, hepatitis B and hepatitis C can damage your liver and even lead to liver cancer. Learn more about prevention, testing, and treatment. https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis-awareness/about/index.html

Spring is in the air, and kids are starting to play outside.
Could the kids be exposed to lead in the dirt?

Protect young children from possible lead exposure in soil by:
• ensuring children do not eat soil or put soil into their mouths
• removing shoes in the house to limit soil from being brought in
• limit exposure to bare soil - use sandboxes (and cover when not in use)
• cover bare soil with grass or mulch
• testing the soil to determine if it is safe

For more information on lead exposure: https://www.cdc.gov/lead-prevention/about/index.html

UGA Cooperative Extension provides cost-effective soil testing (https://aesl.ces.uga.edu/soil.html) that includes testing for lead.
Contact your county extension office for more information.
https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices.html

It's Healthy & Safe Swimming Week! May 18-24, 2026

As the weather warms up, and kids finish school for the summer, protect yourself and your family from germs in recreational water sources.

Pools, hot tubs, and water playgrounds (such as splash pads) with proper treatment levels are less likely to spread germs. Injuries and drownings are less likely when trained staff and adequate safety equipment are present. For more: https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-swimming/

Did you know? Public pools and other water play areas are inspected? You can check the latest inspection online: https://ga.healthinspections.us/stateofgeorgia/

HOLIDAY CLOSURE - Memorial Day
Monday, May 25

All Northeast Health District health department clinics and offices will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day. Normal hours resume on Tuesday, May 26.

Have a Safe Holiday.

WIC Buddy Program
Meet & Greet in the Park!
Victor Lord Park (175 2nd St, Winder)
June 18 • 9-11 AM

Come learn about the WIC Buddy Program, meet other moms and enjoy some time in the park.

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Programa WIC Buddy
¡Encuentro en el parque!
Parque Victor Lord (175 2nd St, Winder)
18 de junio • 9:00 a. m. a 11:00 a. m.

Ven a conocer el Programa WIC Buddy, conoce a otras mamás y disfruta de un rato en el parque.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: WIC Farmers Markets 2026

WIC Participants: The Northeast Health District WIC program has 3 Farmers Markets scheduled for the 2026 season (including a special SATURDAY market in July).

These are open to any WIC participant in the district. Look for more details and possible partnerships as we get closer.

• Tuesday, June 9th - Greene County Health Department
• Wednesday, June 17th - Morgan County Health Department
• Saturday, July 18th - Clarke County Health Department

https://northeasthealthdistrict.org/wicfm2026