The final version of the State of Georgia’s 2009 budget has been signed, and more than $2.44 million was restored to the budgets of Georgia’s county health departments.
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Resources for "Cover the Uninsured" Week
Cover the Uninsured Week is March 22-28 in 2009. Event organizers have developed free resources to help you spread the message about the impact of uninsured Americans.
Support the SHAPE Act of 2009
UPDATE: HB 229 Passes House.
Legislation is being developed to combat childhood obesity in Georgia. Find out more about the bill and how you can offer support.
Sign a Petition to Keep Funding for School Nurses
Critical funding for School Nurse salaries may be eliminated in the next round of state budget cuts. The GASN has created an online petition, and is asking all interested parties to sign the petition to urge legislators to keep the funding intact.
Future Leaders Conference Set for April 3
UPDATE: Abstract submission deadline extended to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13.
MacNeal Scholarship Opportunity Announced
The National Association of Local Boards of Health is offering a scholarship to students seeking degrees in various public health fields. The application deadline is May 8, 2009.
New Report: Disease Prevention Could Save Millions of Dollars in Georgia
The report finds that savings could add up to $426 million for healthcare payers in Georgia in just five years.
New GPHA Executive Committee Elected
The new GPHA Executive Committee was elected during the the GPHA meeting held Wednesday, December 17th in Macon.
GBPI Policy Conference to Address State's Fiscal Crisis
As Georgia agencies face the worst fiscal crisis in over 20 years, the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute will hold a conference to discuss the impacts and develop revenue solutions. The conference is set for January 8, 2009 in Atlanta.
Informational Meeting Set for December
UPDATE: LOCATION CHANGED. NEW DIRECTIONS POSTED.
Due to the cancellation of the 79th Annual Meeting and Conference, there will be an informational meeting of the Georgia Public Health Association held on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 on the Macon campus of Mercer University.