City-Ivy North Vacuum Station, 101 Jackson St, Gordon, GA 31031, US

The Wilkinson County Health Department, located in Gordon, GA, is a part of the North Central Health District and is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of the community. They offer a wide range of programs and services for individuals of all ages, including birth control, dental services, high blood pressure management, diabetes care, pregnancy services, STD/HIV testing, and women's health services. Additionally, they provide various programs for children, such as early hearing detection and intervention, immunizations, and child health services. One of the key initiatives of the Wilkinson County Health Department is their lead poisoning prevention program, which aims to educate families about the dangers of lead exposure and provide free lead testing for children. Lead poisoning can have severe consequences on a child's health, including damage to the brain and nervous system, hearing and speech problems, learning disabilities, and slowed growth and development. By offering testing events at multiple locations across the county, the health department strives to empower parents and ensure early detection and treatment of lead poisoning.Generated from the website