It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of a former Georgia Public Health Association president, Dr. Paul J. Wiesner, on June 1, 2019.
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Congratulations 2019 GPHA Section Award Winners!
One of the best parts of our conference each year is the GPHA Section Award Ceremony, when we recognize some of Georgia’s top public health champions. Take a look at the winners for 2019!
Rep. John Carson Named GPHA Legislator of the Year
Representative John Carson (R-Marietta) has been named GPHA Legislator of the Year for 2018. Carson worked to ensure passage of the distracted driving law, which took effect last July. The law made it illegal for motorists in Georgia to handle cell phones while driving.
CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield Addresses GPHA Members at Conference
The top U.S. public health official addressed members of the Georgia Public Health Association at the organization’s annual conference Wednesday, May 8 in Atlanta. Robert R. Redfield, M.D., Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, spoke about the importance of partnerships in public health.
Karl Soetebier Receives Sellers-McCroan Award
The Georgia Public Health Association awarded Karl Soetebier the prestigious Sellers-McCroan Award during at the 90th Annual GPHA Meeting and Conference on Tuesday, May 7.
Medical-Dental Section Offers Program During GPHA Conference
On May 7th from 3:45 – 5 p.m., the Georgia Public Health Association’s Medical-Dental Section is offering a program that will include updates on the Georgia Oral Health Program, information about partnerships with the GA Dental Assoc. & Augusta Dental College of GA, and a recap of recent legislation related to oral health.
Kemp Signs Health Bills
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed 10 health-related bills on Thursday, April 25th.
GPHA Milestones: The First Ten Years
This Milestone Moment explores the history of GPHA from 1929-1939, including the first meetings of the public health nursing section.
Webinars Available Through Walden University
The Walden University School of Health Sciences is offering several free webinars, and many of them qualify for continuing education credits. Get the details.
GPHA Newsletter: Spring 2019
We’re less than 2 weeks away from our GPHA Annual Meeting and Conference! Our Spring 2019 newsletter is full of conference details, from schedules and speaker lists, to info about wellness breaks and the silent auction. Check out the newsletter, and then join us in Atlanta May 7-9 as we celebrate 90 years of GPHA!