The Georgia Public Health Association 2020 conference planning committee welcomes your abstracts for oral presentations and scientific posters. The submission deadline has been extended to Friday, December 20, 2019 at 5 p.m.
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jGPHA Call for Papers: Submissions Due February 28, 2020
The Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association (jGPHA) announces a call for papers for the Spring 2020 issue: Moving Translational Approaches to Community Transformation. Submissions are due by February 28, 2020.
Governor Kemp Announces Georgia Access Health Waiver
Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp has launched Georgia Access – a Section 1332 state relief and empowerment waiver to the Affordable Care Act.
GA Dept. of Public Health Issues Vaping-Related Health Advisory
As the number of vaping-related injury cases in Georgia continues to rise, the Department of Public Health has issued a health advisory detailing the health risks of e-cigarettes, vaping devices and vaping products.
Governor Kemp Announces New Appointments
On Thursday, October 24th, Governor Brian P. Kemp conducted swearing-in ceremonies for 20 appointees to serve on various state boards, associations, commissions, and councils.
How to Write a Successful Abstract: View Webinar
Did you miss the GPHA Epidemiology Section webinar on writing abstracts for public health conferences? Or do you want another look at the slides? We have you covered with links to a recording of the webinar, plus the slides available as a download.
Get Practical Tools for Developing a Grant Proposal in Free Webinar
A free webinar on November 6 from 2-3 EST will discuss how building the right team can transform grant writing from an isolating, lonely undertaking to a collaborative activity involving numerous stakeholders. The Walden University School of Health Sciences is sponsoring the session.
Free Webinar: Evidence Based Practice in Health Education and Public Health
The Walden University School of Health Sciences is offering a free webinar on October 15 from 12-1 EST to help students, faculty and practitioners learn more about evidence-based practice to improve the quality and viability of their research.
Submit a Session Proposal for Connections 2020
Connections 2020 is Healthcare Georgia Foundation’s statewide convening of grantees, partners, and community leaders, slated for March 2020. Session proposals are being accepted through October 18, 2019.
Provide Your Input on the 10 Essential Public Health Services
PHNCI is partnering with the de Beaumont Foundation to review and possibly revise the 10 Essential Public Health Services to be more in line with current and future public health practice. There are several opportunities to share your opinion in surveys, virtual townhall meetings and more.