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Update on Reorganization of Division of Public Health Posted: Aug 28 2008

Dr. S. Elizabeth Ford, the acting director of Georgia’s Division of Public Health, released a letter to Public Health employees outlining the potential impacts of the Governor’s proposed restructuring plan.

Deadline Extended for Submission of Abstract Forms Posted: Aug 21 2008

If you have a great idea for a workshop at GPHA’s annual conference, but you haven’t had a chance to tell us about it - it’s not too late. Conference organizers have extended the deadline for submission of abstract forms to Friday, September 5th.

Amerigroup, a Georgia CMO provider, to pay $225 Million Settlement Posted: Aug 18 2008

Amerigroup Corporation has agreed to pay $225 million to resolve claims that it systematically avoided enrolling pregnant women and other high-risk patients in its managed care program in Illinois.

Epidemiology Section To Host “Bridge Building” Conference Posted: Jul 28 2008

Improving the public’s health must truly be a community effort, which is why GPHA’s Epidemiology Section is asking you to save-the-date for a conference about building partnerships on September 26, 2008.

GPHA Nurses Urge Gov. to Create Separate Dept. of Public Health Posted: Jul 21 2008

The nurses of the Georgia Public Health Association are urging Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue to support the creation of a separate Department of Public Health.

Public Health Forced To Cut Budget by More Than $17 million in 2 years Posted: Jul 09 2008

Georgia’s Public Health budget will have to shrink even further, according to a letter from Dr. Sandra Elizabeth Ford, the acting Director of Georgia’s Division of Public Health.

Fenno Earns Meeting Professional Credentials Posted: Jul 07 2008

GPHA board secretary and event coordinator Gregory Fenno earned Certified Government Meeting Professional credentials at a recent training in Dallas.

GPHA Receives Capacity-Building Grant Posted: Jun 30 2008

GPHA was recently awarded a mini-grant to help strengthen its capacity to improve and protect public health.

Martin Named Assistant Dean of SE GA Clinical Campus of MCG Posted: Jun 18 2008

Dr. Kathryn R. Martin has been named assistant dean of the Southeast Georgia Clinical Campus of the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine based at Savannah’s St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System.

GPHA Advocates for an Independent Department of Public Health Posted: May 30 2008

(UPDATED JUNE 30) The Georgia Public Health Association believes the citizens of Georgia can be better served by an independent Department of Public Health, and is urging elected officials to create a stand-alone public health agency.