GPHA is pleased to announce the names of two speakers for the upcoming Annual Meeting and Conference, May 7-9 in Atlanta.
APHA Webinar January 29
The American Public Health Association (APHA) is asking for input from affiliate chapters in promoting National Public Health Week activities in local communities and on social media. There will be a webinar on Tuesday, January 29 from 2-3 p.m. with APHA staff and leaders of affiliates and student groups.
2019 Legislative Session Now Underway
The 2019 Georgia Legislative Session has officially convened, and our legislative liaison Scott Maxwell has issued his first legislative report of the new year. The report includes information on Gov. Brian Kemp’s proposed budget, which calls for a 2% raise for state employees and a $3,000 raise for public school teachers.
Apply for a Student Scholarship to the GPHA Conference
The Georgia Public Health Association is offering a limited number of scholarships to students for the 90th Annual Meeting and Conference at Westin Buckhead, Atlanta May 7-9, 2019. The deadline for application is February 15.
Register for Health Professionals Workforce Development Workshop
GPHA is teaming up with several public health partners to host a Health Professionals Workforce Development Workshop February 13, 2019 from 8:30am-3:30pm at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro.
GPHA Issues Requests for Proposals
The Georgia Public Health Association is soliciting proposals for the following services: accounting, audit, executive, legislative education, and website & social media.
Health Director Dr. Lloyd Hofer Earns Distinguished Leader Healthcare Award
Congratulations to Dr. Lloyd M. Hofer, Health Director of the Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale (GNR) County Health Departments! Dr. Hofer has won the Distinguished Leader Healthcare Award through the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce.
Call for Nominations for GPHA Officers
GPHA is now accepting nominations for the offices of Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, APHA Representative, and Representative-at-Large. Nominations are due by January 18, 2009.
Apply to Be a Presenter at the NALBOH Conference
The National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBOH) is accepting abstracts from individuals or groups who’d like to present at the 2019 NALBOH Conference, happening August 14-16, 2019 in Denver. The deadline for submissions is January 15, 2019.
Give Your Input on Topics for Upcoming Workforce Development Workshop
Public health professionals – we’d like to hear from you! The GPHA Academic Section and other partners are asking for your input on upcoming workshop topics and continuing education needs as a whole.