Our very own GPHA president, Dr. Beverley Townsend, MD was awarded the Lamartine Hardman Cup for Outstanding Contributions in Public Health by the Medical Association of Georgia.
News
Georgia Voters Elect Nation’s First Black Women Governor, Keisha Lance Bottoms
The 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Georgia. Democratic former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms defeated Republican businessman Rick Jackson, making her the nation’s first Black woman elected governor in American history.
Georgia Hosts National WIC Association Conference Nov. 16-18
Georgia will host the National WIC Association (NWA) 2026 Nutrition Education & Breastfeeding Conference, taking place November 16–18, 2026, in Atlanta.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Receives Funding to Study Nutrition and Infection Prevention
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (the Academy) has received initial funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for a two-year initiative examining how nutrition may influence infection prevention and antimicrobial resistance.
Dr. Cicely Thomas to Receive Excellence in Practice Award
Cicely Thomas, Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, registered dietitian, will receive the 2026 Excellence in Practice award for Community and Public Health Practice from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Call for Papers: Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association 2027 Special Issue
The Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association (JGPHA) has announced a call for papers for a special issue on “Systems Evolution: Optimizing Public Health Delivery Through Technology, Data, Research, Community and Workforce Adaptation.” Submissions will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis until March 31, 2027.
Webinar: Introduction to Psychological First Aid
The GPHA Epidemiology Section is hosting a free webinar on September 2, 2026 from 10-11 a.m. The registration deadline is September 1, 2026.
Congratulations 2026 GPHA Award Winners!
One of the highlights of the GPHA Annual Meeting is the recognition of some of Georgia’s most passionate public health professionals through the GPHA Section Awards and the Seller’s McCroan Award.
Nominate a Colleague for a GPHA Award!
Nominations are now open for the annual GPHA Section Awards and the Sellers-McCroan Award. The nomination deadline is March 27, 2026.
National Heart Awareness Month Presentations Feb. 26
In recognition of National Heart Awareness Month, the Coastal Health District’s Health Equity Team and the Georgia Public Health Association’s Health Education and Promotion Section is presenting a free webinar.