According to Georgia Health News, Georgia will soon join a handful of other states in a voluntary switch of thousands of children now covered by a state employee health plan into a federally funded insurance program for kids in lower-income families.
Dept. of Revenue Awarded $1.5 Million Contract for Underage Tobacco Enforcement
The effort is part of the federal Synar Amendment which requires that states maintain a retailer violation rate of less than 20 percent in order to avoid potential cuts in block grant funding to Georgia each year.
GPHTC Newsletter Highlights Training Opportunities
The Georgia Public Health Training Center is a workforce development initiative housed at the University of Georgia’s College of Public Health. GPHTC has issued a newsletter outlining several upcoming training opportunities.
Emory Seeks Field Placement Coordinator
The Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University is hiring a Senior Program Associate to serve as a Field Placement Coordinator.
Local Health Departments Cutting Programs
A new report from the National Association of County and City Health Officials shows that a majority of local health departments cut programs during the last fiscal year and lost thousands of employees to layoffs and attrition. The survey measures the impact of the economic recession on local health departments, and the results are being shared with government agencies, members of Congress and the press.
Now Hiring: State Dental Director
The Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to serve as the State Dental Director of the Georgia Oral Health Unit for the Maternal and Child Health Program.
Letter from former GPHA Executive Director, Dr. Bob Stolarick
Dr. Bob Stolarick recently served as GPHA Executive Director, and writes the following letter of thanks, reflection and encouragement to the GPHA membership.
Speak Up in Support of Public Health Funding
Current debates over federal funding and the debt ceiling are putting funding for health care programs at risk. The American Public Health Association PHACT Campaign is encouraging citizens to contact their congressional leaders and tell them the importance of maintaining funding for public health care.
Exploring the Relationship Between Economic Vitality and Good Health
Should the state be working to improve health in certain areas as a precursor to stimulating economic development and growth? Or does economic development have to come first? The Partner Up! for Public Health campaign is looking for answers.
PHWEEK: Georgia's War on Obesity Gets Attention
Georgia has a 30.4% obesity rate, and the state’s War on Obesity is getting media attention.