Scott Maxwell offers testimony to the Council on Tax Reform about the need to remove the tax exemption for tobacco.
The State of Georgia’s Health: Not Good
Georgia finishes near the bottom of state-by-state rankings of overall health. Some counties perform worse than developing countries.
Website for National Dialogue on Preparedness Open Through August 31
The Department of Homeland Security wants your help assessing and improving our nation’s level of disaster preparedness.
The Capitol Corner: August 12, 2010
The Public Health Commission met for the second time August 9th and heard testimony from six individuals with perspectives on where the agency should be situated within state government.
CHD Lab Offers Blood Lead and Water Testing
The Coastal Health District (CHD) laboratory is a full service, state-certified laboratory specializing in water testing for residential, commercial, and industrial customers, and blood lead testing. The CHD lab also offers chemical testing for water and soil.
Nominations Solicited for CoA Awards
The Committee on Affiliates (CoA) Awards are presented to organizations and individuals. Three awards (Award for Excellence, Outstanding Affiliate of the Year Award and Student Award) will be presented at the APHA Annual Meeting in Denver. The nomination deadline is August 27th.
The Capitol Corner: July 9, 2010
A new Public Health Commission has been formed to study the reorganization of public health in Georgia. This edition of The Capitol Corner outlines the mission and members of the new commission.
GPHA and ACCG Discuss Public Health Issues
GPHA was invited to present at a Policy Committee hearing conducted by the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia.
HHS Allocates $250 Million to Expand Primary Care Workforce
The Department of Health and Human Services recently allocated $250 million in Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act funds to train new primary care providers.
GPHA Member Receives Prestigious Public Health Appointment from GA Governor
Charles J. Hardy, a member of Georgia Public Health Association, received an executive appointment from Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue to the state Advisory Council for Public Health.