Gov. Nathan Deal announced the release of the report from the Commission on Children’s Mental Health, a commission created via executive order in June to provide recommendations for improving state mental health services for children. The report offers eight recommendations that focus on critical areas of behavioral health needs.
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Opportunity to Participate in a CDC National Focus Group
Are you a state or local health department official or tribal health authority interested in climate and/or environmental health? If so, let your voice be heard! You are invited to participate in one of several national focus group discussions.
GPHA President-Elect Addresses APHA Council of Affiliates; Shares Recruitment and Retention Success Story
Dr. Colin K. Smith was invited to participate in a round-table discussion during the recent 2017 APHA Conference. Dr. Smith discussed GPHA’s recent member recruitment/retention successes, as membership has soared from 450 members to 1600 + in just three years.
Insure GA Providing In-Person Insurance Enrollment Assistance
The December 15th deadline to sign up for health insurance is coming quickly. Insure GA has trained and certified experts to help individuals navigate their insurance options – check out their events list to see when and where you can get in-person assistance in your county.
Call for Proposals for the GA Walk Summit
Organizers are now accepting proposals for breakout sessions for the 2018 Georgia Walks Summit. The deadline for submitting proposals is Friday December 8th.
Assistance with Health Care Enrollment in GA
Insure Georgia has trained and certified experts to help Georgians select health care coverage, providing FREE, unbiased guidance on health insurance options available through the Marketplace, Medicaid, and our Children’s Health Program (CHIP).
Call for Nominations: 2018 Joseph D. Greene Community Service Awards
Healthcare Georgia Foundation’s Joseph D. Greene Community Service Award honors extraordinary individuals or organizations who are committed to improving the quality of health and healthcare of those they serve. Considering nominating someone for this award – the nomination deadline is Nov. 10, 2017.
GPHA Annual Conference: Call for Abstracts
The Georgia Public Health Association 2018 conference planning committee welcomes your abstracts for oral presentations and scientific posters. The deadline to submit an abstract is Oct. 31, 2017.
Highlights from Sept. Meeting of the House Rural Development Council
The Georgia House Rural Development Council met on September 6-7 in Metter, GA for a conference focusing on rural healthcare. There is a video from the conference that is available to the public and may be of interest to GPHA members.
State Offices Closed Mon-Tues., Sept. 11-12
Due to Hurricane Irma, State government will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 11-12, for all employees except essential personnel.