Heard County Health Department
1191 Franklin Parkway
Franklin, GA 30217
Phone 706.675.3456
Fax: 706.675.6795
Call for appointments: 1.800.847.4262
COVID-19 Testing is available on Monday’s from 8:30-11:30 am, will continue at this location until further notice. Please click here to register for an appointment. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY PHONE IF YOUR APPOINTMENT MUST BE CANCELED DUE TO BAD WEATHER.
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Services and Hours
Closed for lunch daily from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
| Mon. | Tues. | Wed. | Thurs. | Fri. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Pressure Screenings | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Children’s Special Programs Includes developmental screenings | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Dental Treatment Call 706.845.4035 | Hours vary. Please call for an appointment | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Hours vary. Please call for an appointment | Hours vary. Please call for an appointment | Hours vary. Please call for an appointment |
| Diabetes Prevention | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Family Planning Includes pregnancy tests | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| General Lab Testing With doctor’s orders | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| HIV Screenings and Linkage to Care | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Immunizations | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Infectious Disease Testing and Treatment Includes confidential STD screenings and PPD skin test for TB | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Note: No TB Skin Testing/PPD's on Thursdays.* | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Pregnancy Tests Includes presumptive pregnancy Medicaid assistance | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Well Child Checkups Includes hearing/vision/dental screenings for school | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Heard County Environmental Health Office
1191 Franklin Parkway | Franklin, GA 30217 | Phone: 706.675.3456
| Mon. | Tues. | Wed. | Thurs. | Fri. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Heard County WIC and Nutrition Center
1191 Franklin Parkway | Franklin, GA 30217 | Fax: 706.845.4309
Call for appointments: 706-298-6080 or 770-722-0633
Closed for lunch daily from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
| Mon. | Tues. | Wed. | Thurs. | Fri. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | CLOSED |
Family Nurse Practitioner Services
Heard County Health Department has an experienced and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) on staff to provide the highest level of quality care. The FNP offers the following services:
- Screenings and physicals (children only)
- Diabetes and Hypertension management (adults only)
- Administration and interpretation of diagnostic and laboratory studies
- Nexplanon Insertion and Removals
Baby Braves
Heard County’s Baby Braves is an outreach initiative for children 0-3 years old, who are the program’s “graduates-in-training.” Baby Braves gives you the tools and tips to provide your child with the early childhood experiences that lay the groundwork for future success. The program supports parents in developing their child’s critical language-learning skills in order to prepare them for graduation and beyond. Click here to learn more.
To enroll your child as a Baby Brave, call the Heard County School System today at 706.675.3320.