As the number of vaping-related injury cases in Georgia continues to rise, the Department of Public Health has issued a health advisory detailing the health risks of e-cigarettes, vaping devices and vaping products.
Governor Kemp Announces New Appointments
On Thursday, October 24th, Governor Brian P. Kemp conducted swearing-in ceremonies for 20 appointees to serve on various state boards, associations, commissions, and councils.
GPHA Newsletter: Fall 2019
The Fall 2019 edition of our newsletter is here, with information about our 2020 Conference, details about upcoming webinars, and other public health news you need to know.
How to Write a Successful Abstract: View Webinar
Did you miss the GPHA Epidemiology Section webinar on writing abstracts for public health conferences? Or do you want another look at the slides? We have you covered with links to a recording of the webinar, plus the slides available as a download.
Get Practical Tools for Developing a Grant Proposal in Free Webinar
A free webinar on November 6 from 2-3 EST will discuss how building the right team can transform grant writing from an isolating, lonely undertaking to a collaborative activity involving numerous stakeholders. The Walden University School of Health Sciences is sponsoring the session.
Free Webinar: Evidence Based Practice in Health Education and Public Health
The Walden University School of Health Sciences is offering a free webinar on October 15 from 12-1 EST to help students, faculty and practitioners learn more about evidence-based practice to improve the quality and viability of their research.
Submit a Session Proposal for Connections 2020
Connections 2020 is Healthcare Georgia Foundation’s statewide convening of grantees, partners, and community leaders, slated for March 2020. Session proposals are being accepted through October 18, 2019.
Provide Your Input on the 10 Essential Public Health Services
PHNCI is partnering with the de Beaumont Foundation to review and possibly revise the 10 Essential Public Health Services to be more in line with current and future public health practice. There are several opportunities to share your opinion in surveys, virtual townhall meetings and more.
Georgia State University Hosts Open House for DrPH Program
Interested in an advanced degree in public health? Georgia State University’s School of Public Health is hosting an Open House specifically for the Doctor of Public Health Program Wednesday, October 30th at 5 p.m. in Atlanta.
Free Webinar: Creating a Meaningful Life in the Aftermath of Trauma
The Walden University School of Health Sciences is offering a free webinar on September 27 from 2-3:30 EST entitled “Creating a Meaningful Life in the Aftermath of Trauma and Beyond Posttraumatic Growth.”