House Bill 998 addresses Georgia’s Medical Student Scholarship Program. This new law allows for greater flexibility for physicians to establish practices in rural, under-served areas of the state.
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Get Connected with Public Health Week Online Chats, Webinars
April 7-13 is National Public Health Week, and the American Public Health Association is offering several opportunities to connect with other people who are passionate about public health.
Chatham County Health Department Achieves LEED Gold Status
A new Chatham County Health Department facility in Savannah is the first in the southeastern US to achieve Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Gold status.
GPHA Awards Public Health Champions
This week, more than 20 of public health’s most passionate advocates were honored for their commitment to improving the health of all Georgians. The GPHA Awards Luncheon was held Tuesday, March 11 during the Annual Meeting and Conference. The yearly ceremony provides members an opportunity to recognize exceptional colleagues, partners or agencies for outstanding work in various public health fields.
Frieden, Fitzgerald Discuss Public Health Issues During Conference
Two powerhouses of public health took the stage together during GPHA’s Annual Meeting and Conference on Tuesday, March 11 in Atlanta. Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald, Commissioner of the GA Dept. of Public Health, sat down with Dr. Thomas Frieden, Director of the Centers for Disease Control to ask questions submitted by conference attendees. Topics ranged from e-cigarettes, to education, to vaccinations.
"Investment in Public Health" Panel Brings National Experts to the GPHA Conference
Dr. William Foege and Dr. Mark Rosenberg answered a variety of questions about improving public health, with a focus on where and how to best invest the resources of money, time and talent.
Sellers-McCroan Award Presented to Dr. Karl Peace
Dr. Karl Peace was presented with the Sellers-McCroan Award today for his lifelong commitment to improving public health through academia and laboratory advancements. The award was presented during the Sellers-McCroan luncheon, part of the 85th Annual Meeting and Conference of the Georgia Public Health Association in Atlanta on Monday, March 10th.
Get Conference Updates via Social Media
Our conference kicks off Monday, March 10, and throughout the conference we’ll post photos and updates on our social media sites. Twitter users can use the hashtag #gpha2014 to connect with us and other conference attendees. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Opportunity: State Director of the Office of Vital Records
The Georgia Department of Public Health is currently accepting applications for Director of the Office of Vital Records.
Public Health Bills Pass on "Crossover Day"
Bills relating to public health passed at least one chamber of the legislature on ‘”crossover day,” including several bills dealing with Georgia’s implementation of the Affordable Care Act.