The Healthcare Georgia Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2014 Joseph D. Greene Community Service Award. The submission deadline is December 16, 2013.
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Dates Set for 2014 GPHA Annual Meeting and Conference
Mark your calendars! Join us March 10-11, 2014 at the Hilton Atlanta Downtown for the 85th Annual Meeting and Conference of the Georgia Public Health Association.
GPHA Photo Challenge: How are You Staying in SHAPE?
How are you finding ways to stay in shape this summer? We hope you’re getting outside and getting fit, and we’re hoping you’ll share your adventures with us to help inspire others to do the same. GPHA is issuing a photo challenge: send us photos of your most compelling, unusual, competitive or strenuous activity with the Shape logo in it for posting on the GPHA site.
New Health Department Building Opens in Chatham County
The Chatham County Health Department, part of the Coastal Health District, has opened a new, 37,000 square foot clinic and headquarters in the town of Savannah. The building replaces the old headquarters with a much nicer, larger and more modern facility.
American Heart Association Hiring for Several Positions
The American Heart Association has several job vacancies in the Georgia area.
Now Hiring: Director, Community Health Information and Promotions
The Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority is looking for a dynamic individual for the lead position in the Community Health Awareness office.
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Were you at the GPHA Annual Meeting and Conference? Then we need to hear from you. Please take a moment to complete an online survey and help us know what worked well and how we can do even better next year.
GPHA Presents Numerous Awards during 2013 Conference
Many hard-working public health employees and advocates were recognized for their efforts in advancing the public’s health during the 2013 GPHA Awards Luncheon. The luncheon was part of the 84th Annual Meeting and Conference held on April 23rd in Atlanta.
Sen. Renee Unterman Named GPHA Legislator of the Year
Georgia State Senator Renee Unterman was named GPHA 2013 Legislator of the Year for her advocacy on behalf of public health issues. Unterman received the award during the GPHA Annual Meeting and Conference on Tuesday, April 23rd in Atlanta. Also during the meeting, the Chief Medical Office of the American Cancer Society addresses attendees, and the new GPHA President was installed.
Atkins Receives 2013 Sellers-McCroan Award
Melissa Atkins, District Epidemiology Program Director from the NW GA Public Health District, has won the 2013 Sellers-McCroan award for her public health advocacy work promoting primary prevention through hand-washing, vaccination and appropriate use of antibiotics.