The report finds that savings could add up to $426 million for healthcare payers in Georgia in just five years.
New GPHA Executive Committee Elected
The new GPHA Executive Committee was elected during the the GPHA meeting held Wednesday, December 17th in Macon.
GBPI Policy Conference to Address State's Fiscal Crisis
As Georgia agencies face the worst fiscal crisis in over 20 years, the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute will hold a conference to discuss the impacts and develop revenue solutions. The conference is set for January 8, 2009 in Atlanta.
Informational Meeting Set for December
UPDATE: LOCATION CHANGED. NEW DIRECTIONS POSTED.
Due to the cancellation of the 79th Annual Meeting and Conference, there will be an informational meeting of the Georgia Public Health Association held on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 on the Macon campus of Mercer University.
National Influenza Vaccination Week
Monday was the start of National Influenza Vaccination Week, and an opportunity to help raise awareness of the seriousness of influenza.
AJC Article On Public Health Crisis
The Atlanta Journal Constitution recently published an article about the impact of budget cuts on the state’s public health system.
Position on Health District Boundaries
As the Georgia state budget faces current and potential shortfalls, the Georgia Department of Human Resources is considering consolidation of some of the 18 district public health offices. Read the position statement of the District Health Directors on this important issue.
GPHA Conference Canceled
State budget cuts and a freeze on conference attendance and non-essential travel have forced the cancellation of the GPHA Annual Meeting and Conference.
Don't Forget to Get Your Annual Flu Shot!
Each year in the United States, around 36,000 people die and more than 200,000 are hospitalized because of seasonal flu. People who don’t get a flu shot are putting themselves and their close contacts at risk for flu. Getting a flu shot is the single best way to protect yourself and the people you love… Read more »
Habla Espanol? "Get Ready" Helping Handouts Available in Spanish
All seven “Get Ready” Helping Handouts are now available in Spanish to help Americans prepare themselves, their families and their communities for all public health hazards, including disasters, pandemic flu or other emerging infectious diseases. Click here for the handouts, then share them with those you care about, or pass them out in your community.… Read more »