Georgia will receive more than $5 million in federal funding to fight Zika. The money is coming from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and will be used by the Georgia Department of Public Health to build up its testing and monitoring capabilities.
Apply Now for APHA Public Health Fellowship in Government
The American Public Health Association is now accepting applications for the 2017 APHA Public Health Fellowship in Government. Training for the fellowship will begin in January 2017 so you must be able to move to the Washington, D.C., area in January.
Abstracts and Registration Deadlines for Open Forum for QI in Public Health
The Open Forum is a unique opportunity to learn from leaders in the field of quality improvement for public health and network with your peers. The 2016 conference will be Oct. 6-7 in Salt Lake City Utah. Interested in presenting? Abstracts due by July 15!
School of Public Health at Georgia State University Receives Accreditation
There’s great news for public health in Georgia: our state now boasts another accredited public health school. The School of Public Health at Georgia State University just received accreditation from The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) Board of Councilors.
GPHA Remembers Past President and Public Health Advocate J. Frederick Agel
The Georgia Public Health Association (GPHA) has lost one of its most faithful members and past president with the passing of J. Frederick Agel, who died Sunday, June 5, 2016, at his home in Doraville, GA.
Tip N Toss to Prevent Spread of Zika
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging residents to clean up around their homes, their yards and their communities and discard unnecessary items that can hold water. Tip ‘n Toss after every rainfall to reduce the number of mosquitoes and prevent the spread of Zika virus in Georgia.
GPHA Issues Requests for Proposal
The Georgia Public Health Association has issued 5 Requests for Proposal for fiscal year 2017. Proposals are due by 11:59 PM on June 13, 2016.
Join the Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge
The Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge is awarding more than $1.5 million in prizes to cities, counties and federally recognized tribes most able to show measurable changes in health and wellness over the next several years. Applications are due by May 31st.
FDA Authority Expanding To Include E-Cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration is being given new authority to oversee electronic nicotine delivery systems like e-cigarettes and vape pens. This new rule goes into effect August 8, 2016.
Map Shows which GA Counties Are at Highest Risk for Lead Poisoning
The very public scandal in Michigan about lead in the drinking water has many people asking – are my children at risk? The Atlanta Journal Constitution recently published a map provided by the GA Dept. of Public Health, showing which counties in Georgia have the highest risk of lead poisoning.