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Amended FY 17 Budget Passes GA House

The Georgia House passed the FY 17 amended budget on Thursday and sent it over to the Senate. The appropriations bill incorporates $660 million in excess revenues that have accumulated since the beginning of the fiscal year on July 1, 2016.

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Join APHA's 1 Billion Steps Challenge

The American Public Health Association invites you to participate in the 1 Billion Steps Challenge! The program launched on Jan 9th and it’s not too late to create a team or join one. The challenge will run through April 9th.

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GPHA Receives Accreditation Support Grant

The American Public Health Association has awarded funding to six Affiliates with support from the Office of State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct activities that prepare local, tribal, state and territorial health departments for national public health accreditation. The Georgia Public Health Association was one of the affiliates to receive the grant.

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