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Fulton County Health Services recognizes National Public Health Week

Submitted by AprilMajors on Wednesday, March 27th, 3:11 pm
Fulton County Health Services recognizes National Public Health Week

FULTON COUNTY -- April 1 – 7, 2013 is National Public Health Week (NPHW). The Fulton County Health Services teams remind residents that the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness is dedicated to promoting, protecting and assuring the health and wellness of the people of Fulton County. During NPHW, residents are encouraged to join the effort to keep Fulton County healthy.

Since 1995, the American Public Health Association (APHA) has served as lead organizer for National Public Health Week. During the first full week of April each year, communities across the United States have observed NPHW as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving the public’s health.

During National Public Health Week, APHA and Fulton County Health Services encourages residents of all ages and make a difference by actively:

Ensuring a Safe, Healthy Home for Your Family

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2013 Georgia Rides to the Capitol to raise cycling support

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Friday, March 22nd, 2013, 12:24pm
2013 Georgia Rides to the Capitol to raise cycling support

ATLANTA -- The 2013 "Georgia Rides to the Capitol" event will be held through the city on Tuesday, March 26.

A spokeswoman for the ride said more than 1,000 cyclists are expected to participate, as part of the Metro Atlanta Mayors Association "GEORGIA BIKES!" program. The bike ride will be escorted by police, and run track through Decatur and Roswell. Leading the pack will be Commissioner Fred Boykin and Mayor Jere Wood, along with more city officials. 

During the "Georgia Rides to the Capitol" event, cyclists hope to raise support for other types of transportation through the metro region. Plus, they hope conditions will improve to allow easier cycling, including the development of regional systems and both on-road bicycling facilities and multi-use trails. 

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Fulton County maintains ranking in health study

Submitted by AprilMajors on Wednesday, March 20th, 4:03 pm
Fulton County maintains ranking in health study

 

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- The newly released 2013 County Health Rankings for Georgia confirm the critical role that factors such as education, jobs, income, environment and access to health care play in how healthy people are and how long they live.  Once again, the Rankings place Fulton County in the top quarter of Georgia counties on health outcomes and health factors according to the report released by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Project.

“We know that much of what influences our health happens outside of the doctor’s office – in our schools, workplaces and neighborhoods,” states Patrice A. Harris, MD, Director of Fulton County Health Services.  “We have to keep looking at the multiple factors that contribute to good health and ensure that our communities are positioned to address those factors.”

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Safe Kids Fulton County celebrates 20 years

Submitted by AprilMajors on Wednesday, March 20th, 3:41 pm
Safe Kids Fulton County celebrates 20 years

ATLANTA -- Area residents are invited to join the Safe Kids Fulton County Coalition to celebrate 20 years of service to help keep kids safe.

The special event is scheduled for Thursday, March 29  from 10:00 am -12:00 pm at The Villages at Carver Family YMCA located at 1600 Pryor Street, SE. They will recognize current members and partners dedicated to saving kids’ lives by developing and conducting programs that reduce or eliminate preventable, unintentional injuries and deaths.

The coalition targets the four most common areas of unintentional injuries through education and awareness:

  • Traffic Injuries (passenger, pedestrian, bicycle)
  • Fires and Burns
  • Drowning and near drowning
  • Poison Prevention

For more information about Safe Kids Fulton County and the celebration, call 404.613.3671

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Atlanta Track Club holds 5K for women's health

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Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 1:57pm
Atlanta Track Club holds 5K for women's health

ATLANTA -- The 2013 Atlanta Women's 5K run/walk will hit Candler Park on Saturday, March 23. 

Atlanta Track Club's Tracy Lott expects around 3,000 women to participate in the race. Runners and walkers can become a team in five divisions including mother/daughter, sister/sister, open women, masters women (age 40 - 49) and grand masters (age 50 and up). 

The race will begin at 8:00 that morning, in front of Veritas Church on S. Ponce de Leon Avenue. Participants will be completing the 5K to celebrate women's health and fitness. A shirt will be given to racers, and finishers will get a flower and Smart Glass necklace. 

At 8:10 a.m., a baby stroller division will also start the race. 

For more information, visit the Atlanta Track Club online. 

 

 

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Fulton County Diabetes Community Coalition urges residents to learn about risks

Submitted by AprilMajors on Tuesday, March 19th, 10:34 am
Fulton County Diabetes Community Coalition urges residents to learn about risks

ATLANTA -- Mar. 26 is the 25th annual American Diabetes Association® Alert Day® (ADA), a one-day "wake-up call" asking the American public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.   The Diabetes Community Action Coalition (DCAC) of Fulton County extends the call to action to all county residents.

Since 2011, the Diabetes Community Action Coalition of Fulton County has been working to mobilize community groups to reduce the health and financial burden of diabetes through education, the promotion of healthy lifestyles, and policy, system and environmental changes. Recent estimates project that as many as one in three American adults will have diabetes in 2050 unless steps are taken to Stop Diabetes.

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Fulton County Health Services promote World TB Day

Submitted by AprilMajors on Wednesday, March 13th, 11:42 am
Fulton County Health Services promote World TB Day

ATLANTA -- In support of World TB Day on March 24th, the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness will sponsor Tuberculosis Awareness Events for residents to learn more about the disease. County residents are encouraged to take advantage of the following opportunities to gain valuable information about tuberculosis:

Wednesday, March 20 - 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Be TB AWARE Health Fair/Presentation in Observance of World TB Day (FREE HIV Testing & TB test if needed / Refreshments) at the Aldredge Health Center located at 99 Jesse Hill Jr. Dr., SE, Atlanta, GA 30303

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