GPHA: Georgia Public Health Association

The Georgia Public Health Association is a non-profit corporation and is organized for the purpose of promoting the public and personal health of the citizens of Georgia. Learn More
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  • Nominations Now Open for GPHA Awards

    Nominations Now Open for GPHA Awards

    Submit nominations for the annual GPHA Section Awards and the Sellers-McCroan Award by March 27. Learn More
  • 2026 GPHA Virtual Conference

    2026 GPHA Virtual Conference

    Registration is open for our 2026 GPHA Annual Meeting & Conference, which will be held virtually on April 29. Register Now
  • Mark Your Calendar for the Blumenthal Symposium

    Mark Your Calendar for the Blumenthal Symposium

    The 2026 Blumenthal Symposium organized by the Morehouse School of Medicine will be held April 8. More Details
  • Get Involved with APHA 2026

    Get Involved with APHA 2026

    Apply to be a presenter or volunteer to review abstracts for the APHA 2026 Annual Meeting and Expo. Get Details
  • Seeking Editor-In-Chief for jGPHA

    Seeking Editor-In-Chief for jGPHA

    Now seeking applications/nominations for Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association (JGPHA). Learn More

Congratulations to these APHA Leaders!

The Georgia Public Health Association is proud to congratulate Dr. Nandi Marshall and Dr. Melissa Alperin on their leadership positions with the American Public Health Association.

What is GPHA?

The Georgia Public Health Association is a non-profit corporation and is organized for the purpose of promoting the public and personal health of the citizens of Georgia. Learn More >>

The Georgia Public Health Association is the largest group of public health professionals in the Southeast.

Becoming a GPHA member gives you access to a network of more than 1,000 other public health professionals, and opportunities for continuing education, recognition and awards, scholarships and much more.

GPHA memberships also make great gifts! Give the gift of membership today!

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News & Events

Nominate a Colleague for a GPHA Award!

Nominations are now open for the annual GPHA Section Awards and the Sellers-McCroan Award. The nomination deadline is March 27, 2026.

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National Heart Awareness Month Presentations Feb. 26

In recognition of National Heart Awareness Month, the Coastal Health District’s Health Equity Team and the Georgia Public Health Association’s Health Education and Promotion Section is presenting a free webinar.

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Become an Abstract Submitter or Reviewer for APHA 2026

Event organizers are now seeking abstracts on this conference topic or another current or emerging public health issue, and volunteers to be abstract reviewers and help shape the academic program.

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Health Policy

GPHA takes an active role in health policy in the state of Georgia. Each year we set legislative priorities, and work with a legislative liaison to advocate for public health policies.

On our health policy page you can learn more about our current legislative priorities, and read weekly updates from the legislative session.

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Journal jGPHA

The Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association is a peer reviewed publication addressing issues within the fields of public health, community health, and health education and promotion, particularly focusing on work conducted in and/or specifically relevant to Georgia.

Visit our jGPHA page to explore the current issue, view the archive, or learn about upcoming opportunities to for article submission and peer review.

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