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.
GA Appropriations Committees Hold Budget Hearings
The General Assembly was in recess last week, however, the Joint House and Senate Appropriations Committees held budget hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday. Read our Legislative Report for the week ending Jan. 20.
Legislative Report for Week 1
Scott Maxwell, legislative liaison for GPHA, provides weekly reports on activity concerning public health throughout the state legislative session.
2017 Public Health Associate Program
CDC has announced the kickoff of the 2017 Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) recruitment season. PHAP is looking for qualified associate and host site applicants.
Public Health "Thank You" Day
The Monday before Thanksgiving is Public Health Thank You Day, a time to recognize public health professionals in our communities.
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.
Be a Presenter at our 2017 Conference: Deadline Dec. 1
Are you interested in being a presenter during our next conference, April 11-12, 2017 in Atlanta? Then we invite you to submit an abstract outlining your workshop or presentation idea. The deadline for submission of an abstract is Dec. 1, 2016.
Now Accepting Nominations for GPHA Awards
GPHA is now accepting award nominations for Legacy and Section Awards, as well as the distinguished Sellers-McCroan Award. Nomination forms are due Thursday, December 1st.
Amerigroup Georgia Launches Obstetric Incentive Program to Improve Quality Health Outcomes for Pregnant Members
More than a dozen Georgia obstetric providers are already participating in the program