Our GPHA Annual Meeting and Conference will coincide with National Public Health Week this year! You’re encouraged to join in the American Public Health Association’s 1 Billion Steps Initiative as part of the public health week celebration.
ASPPH Annual Meeting: Registration and Even Details
Registration is underway for the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) Annual Meeting. The conference will be held March 7-9 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA.
Is On-Demand Health Care the Future of Medicine?
TeleQuality Communications posted an interesting blog this month on what they’re calling the “Uberization” of the healthcare industry – essentially, old-fashioned doctor house calls where the health care comes to you.
Children’s Health Equality Newsletter
Do you work in Children’s Health? Then check out the National Institute for Children’s Health Equality newsletter.
APHA: Call for Abstracts
The American Public Health Association is now accepting abstracts for the APHA 2018 Annual Meeting and Expo in San Diego, Nov. 10-14. The submission deadline is Feb. 19-23, depending on the topic area.
Legislative Report: Week 2
Despite rough weather and icy roads, the General Assembly was able to log in the two previously scheduled legislative days last week by incorporating a late start and shifting around some planned budget hearings and committee meetings.
Legislative Report: Week 1
Read our first legislative report for the 2018 Georgia General Assembly session, including a list of public health bills to watch this year.
Invitation to Submit Abstracts for Arkansas Public Health Conference
GPHA members and colleagues are invited to submit an abstract (oral or poster) for the annual meeting of the Arkansas Public Health Association. The submission deadline is January 26, 2018.
Deal Announces Release of Commission on Children’s Mental Health Report
Gov. Nathan Deal announced the release of the report from the Commission on Children’s Mental Health, a commission created via executive order in June to provide recommendations for improving state mental health services for children. The report offers eight recommendations that focus on critical areas of behavioral health needs.
Opportunity to Participate in a CDC National Focus Group
Are you a state or local health department official or tribal health authority interested in climate and/or environmental health? If so, let your voice be heard! You are invited to participate in one of several national focus group discussions.