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Nursing Excellence Awards: Call for Nominations

Each year in commemoration of National Nurses Week and in celebration of Florence Nightingale’s birthday, founder of nursing as a modern profession, the Department of Public Health Office of Nursing recognizes nurses at the state, district and county levels for their contributions and commitment to excellence in public health nursing. Award recipients will be announced at the Nurses Week Celebration on May 3, 2012. Contact Meshell McCloud by April 2, 2012 for nomination forms.

Georgia Board of Public Health Chair Named Legendary Philanthropic Leader

The Georgia Center for Nonprofits’ Legendary Philanthropic Leader designation is awarded to an individual who has invested significant efforts to the Georgia philanthropic community. This year, the Georgia Center for Nonprofits honors Dr. Gary Nelson, chair of the Georgia Board of Public Health, for his vigorous commitment to the well-being of all Georgians. Dr. Nelson is President of Healthcare Georgia Foundation, Inc., a private independent foundation in Atlanta where he is responsible for executive management of the Foundation’s program, financial, and management operations. Working with the Foundation’s Board of Directors, Dr. Nelson oversees the Foundation’s grant-making program dedicated to advancing the health of Georgia’s citizens and expanding access to affordable, quality healthcare for underserved individuals and communities.

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