BCCP Breast and Cervical Cancer Program

02/06/2026

❤️ Go Red for Women® | National Wear Red Day®

Friday, February 6, 2026

February is American Heart Month, and on National Wear Red Day, the nation comes together to spotlight women’s cardiovascular health.

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, yet it is often misunderstood, under-diagnosed, and under-recognized. National Wear Red Day exists to change that.

By going red, we:

Raise awareness about heart disease and stroke in women

Share life-saving information and resources

Support research, education, and prevention efforts

From landmarks and workplaces to neighborhoods and online communities, millions unite for one purpose: saving more women’s lives. When we wear red, we are seen, counted, and heard.

❤️ Wear red
📣 Share information
🤝 Support women’s heart health

Together, we are stronger than heart disease and stroke.

02/04/2026

Black History in Public Health - Featuring W.E.B. Du Bois

02/01/2026

Please see operational status by county for February 2, 2026:

Open – Normal Operations
• Burke
• Columbia
• Emanuel
• Jefferson

Delayed Openings
• Jenkins – Opens at 12:00 PM
• Lincoln – Opens at 10:00 AM
• McDuffie – Opens at 10:00 AM
• Richmond – Opens at 10:00 AM
• Warren – Opens at 10:00 AM
• Taliaferro – Opens at 10:00 AM
• Wilkes – Opens at 1:00 PM

Closed
• Glascock
• Screven

Mobile Health Clinic:
All Mobile Clinic services are canceled today.

We appreciate your patience and encourage residents to plan visits accordingly. Please continue to follow us for updates.

01/28/2026

01/26/2026

Weather Update: Closures & Delayed Openings

Due to weather conditions, the following county health departments will be CLOSED on Monday, January 26, 2026:

• Wilkes County
• Warren County
• Glascock County
• Lincoln County
• Taliaferro County
• McDuffie County
• Jefferson County

The following locations will have a DELAYED OPENING on Monday, January 26, opening at 10:00 AM:

• Laney Walker Health Department
• South Augusta Health Department
• Columbia County Health Department
• District Offices

Taliaferro County Health Department will have a DELAYED OPENING on Tuesday, January 27, opening at 10:00 AM.

Please plan ahead before visiting and continue to follow our page for updates. Thank you for your patience.

01/25/2026

From the field to the community, winning takes preparation. Public health champions show up every day to protect and support our communities.

01/24/2026

Education is a foundation of public health. It empowers people to make informed decisions, prevent illness, and build healthier communities.

Happy International Day of Education.

01/23/2026

Living with PTSD is not a weakness, and help is available.
Public health works to reduce stigma, expand access to care, and connect people to support when they need it most.

If you or someone you know needs support:
• Call or text 988 — Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (24/7)
• Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL): 1-800-715-4225
• Find local mental health, food, housing, and support services:
👉 https://gadph.findhelp.com

• For immediate danger, call 911

You are not alone. Support saves lives.

01/23/2026

We often share preparedness messages hoping you’ll never need them.

But when emergencies happen, and you do need them, you don’t want to realize you weren’t ready.

Preparedness isn’t about panic or hoarding.
It’s about planning ahead and taking only what you need, so supplies remain available for everyone.

Build a reasonable 72-hour emergency kit.
Have a plan for your household.
Stay informed through trusted sources.

Buying responsibly helps prevent shortages, reduces stress, and supports your community.

Because it’s always better to be prepared and not need it
than to need it and not have it.

Learn how to prepare the right way at ready.gov