Jackson County Health Department

Jackson County Health Department Providing free or low-cost public health services for Jackson County, Georgia.

Information on locations, including our teen clinic Teen Matters, can be found by clicking "About" or by visiting NortheastHealthDistrict.org If you are looking for more information about the Jackson County Health Department, please visit http://www.publichealthathens.com/.

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LOCATIONS
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Commerce Clinic
623 South Elm

St
Commerce, GA 30529
706-335-3895

Jefferson Clinic
341 General Jackson Dr
Jefferson, GA 30549
706-367-5204

Teen Matters
260 Lee St
Jefferson, GA 30549
706-367-0712

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You have the power to protect yourself against ovarian cancer. Be sure to have your annual physical and pelvic exams! Ri...
09/08/2026

You have the power to protect yourself against ovarian cancer. Be sure to have your annual physical and pelvic exams! Risk of ovarian cancer increases with age and menopause. For more info on ovarian cancer: https://www.cdc.gov/ovarian-cancer/index.html

Su***de Prevention starts with all of us. Together, we can create communities where people feel seen, supported and conn...
09/06/2026

Su***de Prevention starts with all of us. Together, we can create communities where people feel seen, supported and connected. Learn more: samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/prevention

If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988.

09/03/2026

HOLIDAY CLOSURE - Labor Day
Monday, September 7

All Northeast Health District health departments and offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.
Normal operations resume on Tuesday, September 8.

Have a Healthy, Safe Holiday.

09/03/2026

It's Workplace Lactation Week (WLW)! The 2026 WLW theme is "Work. Pump. Advance. Empowering the modern parent." Workplace Lactation Week was created in 2023 by Healthy Horizons and is celebrated annually from September 1-7. The observance celebrates the contributions of nursing mothers and parents in the workplace and aligns with Labor Day, highlighting the vital role working and pumping parents play in the workforce.​

Visit the Workplace Lactation Week links below to learn more and stay engaged throughout the week.

Website: https://bit.ly/4lNs7iH
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3T2HSdr
Instagram: https://bit.ly/4h2RBtf

STAFF MEETING CLOSUREWednesday, September 2Jefferson: 2:30pmCommerce: 3pmThe Jackson County Health Departments will have...
09/02/2026

STAFF MEETING CLOSURE
Wednesday, September 2
Jefferson: 2:30pm
Commerce: 3pm

The Jackson County Health Departments will have a staff meeting on Wednesday, September 2nd - Jefferson will close at 2:30pm to allow travel to Commerce. Commerce will close at 3pm.

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day Over 1,600 Georgians lost their lives to drug overdose in 2025. On thi...
08/31/2026

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day

Over 1,600 Georgians lost their lives to drug overdose in 2025. On this International Overdose Awareness Day, we:

• Honor those we’ve lost from drug overdose.
• Encourage healing through treatment & recovery.
• Empower communities to build prevention capacity.

Together, we can end overdose: https://www.cdc.gov/overdose-prevention/

Most local health departments have FREE naloxone kits available upon request. Visit our website for more info: https://northeasthealthdistrict.org/naloxone

AUGUST IS NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING MONTH!Chelsea Freeman is the district Nutrition Services Director and she wants everyon...
08/30/2026

AUGUST IS NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING MONTH!

Chelsea Freeman is the district Nutrition Services Director and she wants everyone to know that breastmilk naturally contains melatonin which helps regulate baby's sleep cycle.

AUGUST IS NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTHNational Immunization Awareness Month is a friendly reminder to check whe...
08/28/2026

AUGUST IS NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH

National Immunization Awareness Month is a friendly reminder to check whether you and your family are up to date on recommended vaccines.

Vaccines help protect people of all ages from preventable diseases and help reduce the spread of illness in our communities.

Your local health department provides child and adult immunizations: http://northeasthealthdistrict.org/vaccines

VIRTUAL CLASSESWednesdays at 9:30amSeptember 2 & 9SEPT 2: all about the pump!SEPT 9: baby wearingRegister by texting LAT...
08/28/2026

VIRTUAL CLASSES
Wednesdays at 9:30am
September 2 & 9

SEPT 2: all about the pump!
SEPT 9: baby wearing

Register by texting LATCH & LEARN to: 706.765.7186

CLASES VIRTUALES SOBRE LACTANCIA MATERNA
Los miércoles a las 11:00 a. m.
2 y 9 de septiembre

2 de septiembre: ¡Todo sobre el sacaleches!
9 de septiembre: cómo llevar al bebé

Inscríbete enviando un mensaje de texto con la palabra «LACTANCIA LATINA» al número: 706.765.7186

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Jefferson, GA

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+17063353895

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