Reductions to Public Health and other budgets were among the topics discussed during a Board of Community Health meeting on August 27th.
New CDC H1N1 Guidance for Colleges and Universities
The Centers for Disease Control unveil a guidance plan for colleges and universities to reduce exposure to the H1N1 virus this fall. Americans ages 6 months to 24 years are one of the top priority groups for the H1N1 vaccine.
Building the Evidence for Quality Improvement in Public Health
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation announces funding for 13 local, state and tribal health departments to study the impact of quality improvement approaches on key public health performance indicators, such as immunizations and management of foodborne illness outbreaks.
STD Efforts in Glynn Co. Featured in Magazine
Golden Isles Magazine published an article about the history of syphilis testing and treatment in Glynn County, and highlighted the role of the local health department in combating the recent increase in the disease.
Overview of Dept. of Community Health's 2010 Budget
The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute issued a brief summarizing the Department of Community Health’s fiscal year 2010 budget, which goes into effect July 1, 2009.
Free Health Resource from the APHA
Healthy You is a free, downloadable resource with health education information and tips.
Men's Health Week
June 15 – 21 is Men’s Health Week, the goal of which is to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men.
GPHA Section Chair Develops Revolutionary Lead Testing Procedure
Until now, the only accurate way to test for lead poisoning was through invasive needle or finger sticks. Recently, a safer, less-invasive method with no trauma to the child has been validated by laboratory analysis.
Funding Opportunities through NACCHO and BOA
Two funding opportunities were recently announced through the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and Bank of America (BOA).
NACCHO Requests Funds for H1N1 Response
The National Association of County and City Health Departments asks members to contact legislators, urging support for more funding to respond to novel H1N1 influenza.