The Fourth Annual Southern Obesity Summit will be held September 12-14 in Atlanta. The Summit Planning Committee has issued a call for proposals for breakout sessions.
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All Hands on Deck
Georgia Public Health Association Executive Director Bob Stolarick is urging GPHA members to speak out in support of increasing the tobacco excise tax to prevent further state budget cuts.
GPHA Announces New Executive Director
The Georgia Public Health Association recently selected Robert Stolarick, DDS as its new Executive Director.
The Role of Public Health in Health Reform
Dr. Jeff Levi, Executive Director of the Trust for America’s Health, recently hosted a webinar about the Role of Public Health in Health Reform.
DCH Commissioner Discusses Budget Issues
Dr. Rhonda M. Medows discussed Medicaid shortfalls and other budgetary issues during a hearing before the Joint Appropriations Committee on January 21, 2010.
Summary of Proposed Amendments to Healthcare Budgets
The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute released a document highlighting the Governor’s Amended FY 2010 & FY 2011 Healthcare Budget Proposals.
APHA Annual Meeting: Call for Abstracts
The American Public Health Association is announcing the Call for Abstracts for the 2010 Annual Meeting to be held November 6-10, in Denver, CO. The theme of the meeting is “Social Justice: A Public Health Imperative.”
Grant Supports Students, Public Health Reporting
A new public health news bureau, funded by a $46,000 grant and staffed by Grady College graduate students, will soon give voice to people and health-related issues often overlooked in the state.
Clayton's Bryan Chosen to Lead GPHA
The Georgia Public Health Association (GPHA) recently elected Dr. Alpha Fowler Bryan as the organization’s president for 2010.
New Report Makes the Case for Funding State & Local Health Departments
A new report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation concludes that adequate funding for state and local health departments must be included in nationwide healthcare reform.