Georgia Public Health AssociationThe 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 >>
Why Join GPHA?
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. The members of GPHA are dedicated to promoting and protecting the health of Georgians, and we can achieve even more when we work together.
Did you know you can give a GPHA membership as a gift? Any GPHA member may “gift” a membership to a non-member for the first year for $35. Learn More »
2017 Policy Positions
GPHA supports programs and funding to protect and promote the public’s health throughout the state, including:
• Workforce development, including enhancements to recruitment, retention and succession efforts, with emphasis on Environmental Health positions where market rate salaries are urgently needed, along with additional personnel at the local level
• Facilities and infrastructure improvements with an emphasis on further developing telehealth technological capabilities statewide
• Incentives, such as service cancelable loans, for primary care professionals to practice in Georgia, especially in rural areas
• Telehealth, telemedicine and teledentistry programs
• Hold harmless funding in the FY 2018 budget for those counties that would otherwise lose General Grant-in-Aid funding under the distribution formula adopted in 2011
• Continued health inspections of public swimming pools
• Adequate cadre budget funding to attract and maintain competent leadership positions in District Public Health Offices
• Funding to increase the early detection and treatment of autism spectrum disorder, and programs to enhance early brain development
• A $1.00 per pack cigarette tax increase, raising the legal age to purchase tobacco products, or similar legislation that may be offered.
GPHA News RSS 
Nelson Discusses “Two Georgias” Initiative on GPB Aug 01 2017
Gary Nelson of Healthcare Georgia Foundation was a guest on the GPB radio show “On Second Thought” with Celeste Headlee Wednesday, August 2 at 9 a.m. Nelson discussed rural health care access and the Two Georgias initiative.
Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald to Lead CDC Jul 18 2017
Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald, Director of the Georgia Department of Public Health, will soon serve on the national stage. The Trump administration has appointed Fitzgerald to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
FREE Nursing CE Hours Available Jul 10 2017
Looking for continuing education credits? Here are links to some free available nursing CE hours!
Georgia Health News RSS
College structure for combined Armstrong-Georgia Southern ... - Savannah Morning News
Editorial: GSU-Armstrong merger: Create a 'powerhouse' - Savannah Morning News
Georgia Health Department to spread immunization awareness during August - Gwinnettdailypost.com
KKK application denied to hold cross burning atop Stone Mountain - CBS News
New C.D.C. Chief Saw Coca-Cola as Ally in Obesity Fight - The New ... - New York Times
Board of Health Training Videos
Looking for a program for your next Board of Health meeting? Is your Health Department seeking national accreditation? Are you stumped by parliamentary procedures when your board meets?
Then check out our Board of Health training videos - we have answers!
Upcoming Events RSS
Epidemiology Webinar Series: Salmonella Outbreak in Atlanta
The GPHA Epidemiology Section and Georgia Southern’s College of Public Health are hosting a webinar on August 15, 2017 at 9AM titled “Double Outbreak of Salmonella Thompson associated with a restaurant in Metro Atlanta.”
Consumer Health Impact Awards
Georgians for a Health Future invite you to their third annual Consumer Health Impact Awards, September 27th in Atlanta.
What Does Public Health Do For Me?
Support GPHA
Your donation to GPHA contributes to the education and training of a network of more than 1,000 public health professionals and advocates. The members of GPHA are dedicated to promoting and protecting the health of Georgians, and we can achieve even more when we work together.
Resources and Grant Opportunities
We have links to some grant opportunities and research awards available to public health professionals. Visit our Resources page for more information.
Public Health Jobs
Looking for a job in public health? Check here for featured job opportunities which may be of interest to our Georgia Public Health Association members. Read More »
