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.
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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.
New Legislation to Increase Healthcare Access in Rural Georgia
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.
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.