Phillip Williams, a member of Georgia Public Health Association, was appointed to the Georgia Public Health Commission by Governor Sonny Perdue. The commission will determine whether Public Health should remain part of the state Department of Community Health, become a separate agency or be reorganized elsewhere.
"Bob's Blog" Gives GPHA Members a Chance To Speak Out
Dr. Bob Stolarick, Executive Director of GPHA, is introducing “Bob’s Blog,” the first in a series of blogs intended to keep you informed about current public health topics while allowing you to weigh in, too. This month’s topic includes a legislative wrap-up, with a review of wins and losses.
Public Health Advocacy
GPHA has joined the effort to include public health state and local health department employees in jobs legislation.
Application Deadline Extended for Loan Repayment Program
Applications for the Georgia Oral Health Workforce Advancement Loan Repayment Program are due June 1. The program pays pre-dental and dental education loan debt for new graduates or young practitioners who agree to practice dentistry, full time, in an underserved area of Georgia.
GBPI Compares House and Senate FY 2011 Budgets
The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute issues a report comparing the House and Senate budgets in the areas of community health, human services and education.
New Employment Resources for Students
A new section for students has been added to the members-only portion of the Georgia Public Health Association website. This section includes a list of links to public health employment opportunities, and was the result of feedback from the recent Future Leaders Conference in Athens.
Summary of Senate Health Reform Bill
The Trust for America’s Health created a summary of the Senate Health Reform Bill.
Southern Health Association Shares GPHA Updates
The latest Southern Health Association newsletter features the latest news from GPHA.
H1N1 Hospitalizations and Deaths on the Rise in Georgia
There have been a total of 1,012 H1N1 hospitalizations and 72 influenza associated deaths in Georgia since April 2009.
DeKalb Co. Board of Health Awarded $3.2 Million Tobacco-Prevention Grant
DeKalb County Board of Health Awarded $3.2 Million as part of Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s Prevention and Wellness Initiative, Communities Putting Prevention to Work