GPHA: Georgia Public Health Association

The Georgia Public Health Association is a non-profit corporation and is organized for the purpose of promoting the public and personal health of the citizens of Georgia. Learn More
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  • 2026 GPHA Virtual Conference

    2026 GPHA Virtual Conference

    Save the date for our 2026 GPHA Annual Meeting & Conference which will be held virtually on April 29. Details to come
  • Seeking Nominations for the GPHA Board

    Seeking Nominations for the GPHA Board

    The Nominations Committee is seeking candidates for Vice President and Representative at Large. Learn More
  • Save the Date: Wed., April 8, 2026

    Save the Date: Wed., April 8, 2026

    Make plans to participate in the 2026 Blumenthal Symposium organized by the Morehouse School of Medicine. More Details
  • Have You Renewed Your GPHA Membership?

    Have You Renewed Your GPHA Membership?

    Support public health advocacy in Georgia by joining GPHA or renewing your membership! Get Information

Congratulations to these APHA Leaders!

The Georgia Public Health Association is proud to congratulate Dr. Nandi Marshall and Dr. Melissa Alperin on their leadership positions with the American Public Health Association.

What is GPHA?

The Georgia Public Health Association is a non-profit corporation and is organized for the purpose of promoting the public and personal health of the citizens of Georgia. Learn More >>

The Georgia Public Health Association is the largest group of public health professionals in the Southeast.

Becoming a GPHA member gives you access to a network of more than 1,000 other public health professionals, and opportunities for continuing education, recognition and awards, scholarships and much more.

GPHA memberships also make great gifts! Give the gift of membership today!

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News & Events

Seeking Nominations for Vice President and Representative at Large for 2026-27

The Nominations Committee of the Georgia Public Health Association is seeking interested candidates for the roles of Vice President and Representative at Large for the term of May 2026-May 2027.

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Congratulations to Dr. Marshall, President of the American Public Health Association

The Georgia Public Health Association is proud to congratulate Dr. Nandi Marshall on her transition to President of the American Public Health Association.

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Dr. Alperin Elected to Position of President-Elect of APHA

The Georgia Public Health Association is proud to congratulate Dr. Melissa “Moose” Alperin on her election as President-Elect of the American Public Health Association.

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Health Policy

GPHA takes an active role in health policy in the state of Georgia. Each year we set legislative priorities, and work with a legislative liaison to advocate for public health policies.

On our health policy page you can learn more about our current legislative priorities, and read weekly updates from the legislative session.

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Journal jGPHA

The Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association is a peer reviewed publication addressing issues within the fields of public health, community health, and health education and promotion, particularly focusing on work conducted in and/or specifically relevant to Georgia.

Visit our jGPHA page to explore the current issue, view the archive, or learn about upcoming opportunities to for article submission and peer review.

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