Georgia’s Public Health Commissioner Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald has been appointed to lead an Ebola task force by Gov. Nathan Deal. The task force will focus on preparing the state to respond to the Ebola threat.
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Fitzgerald 15-Year-Old Making a Difference in Childhood Obesity Fight
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation has selected a 15-year-old from Fitzgerald, Georgia to serve on its Youth Advisory Board. Congratulations to Tyler Tucker!
GPHA President Travels to Washington, DC
On a recent trip to Washington, DC, GPHA President Deborah Riner was greeted by a staff member from Senator Saxby Chambliss’ office, Lindsey Maxwell.
Award Nomination Deadline Extended!
There is still time to nominate outstanding affiliate members for the American Public Health Association’s Award for Excellence, Outstanding Affiliate of the Year, and Outstanding Student Award! The deadline has been extended to August 15!
Kresge Foundation: Seeking Nominations for Leadership Development Initiative
The Kresge Foundation is seeking nominations for Emerging Leaders in Public Health, a new leadership development initiative designed to equip local public health officers with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively lead their agencies in the changing health care environment.
Save with Early-Bird Registration for the APHA Meeting
If you’re planning to attend the 142nd Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Public Health Association this year, register this month for early-bird savings! The meeting and expo will be held Nov. 15-19 in New Orleans, LA. Early-bird registration ends on August 28, and you can save more than $115 by registering early.
New Executive Office Services Provider for GPHA
Effective Friday August 1st, 2014 Regina Abbott, Past President of The Georgia Public Health Association, will assume interim responsibility for all GPHA Executive Office Services.
Russell Toal Receives Karl Peace Leadership Award
GPHA member Russell Toal is the 2014 Karl E. Peace Leadership Award recipient. The award recognizes “leadership in expanding the impact of public health among their peers and/or in the state of Georgia,” and is given annually by the The Gamma Theta Chapter of Delta Omega at Georgia Southern University.
Public Health Students Encouraged to Submit Abstracts for National Conference
Public Health students are invited to submit abstracts to present at the 142nd Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association in New Orleans in November. The deadline for submitting poster abstracts has been extended to May 30, 2014.
Babies Need Their Vaccines
Whooping cough outbreaks are happening around the country, and there are more than 80 confirmed cases of this disease right now in Georgia alone. Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald discusses the importance of pertussis vaccination for pregnant mothers and infants.