Introduction to Public Health

Think you know what public health does? Here's an opportunity to know and learn more about the field of Public Health and specifically how it works in Georgia. This course is open to all employees new and seasoned to learn more about what we are doing in Georgia and how you role supports the department's goals. Course dates are April 23, May 21, June 25, July 23, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 22 and Nov. 26. To learn more and to register, go to  SABA or email Donna Dunn at dgdunn@dhr.state.ga.us.

 

HIV in the South: What Nurses Need to Know

June 8

8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Loudermilk Center, Atlanta

Topics to be discussed include HIV/AIDS clinical updates, HIV-related legal issues, mental health and HIV, and HIV and aging. Registration is $40 and includes materials, continental breakfast, lunch and parking. Click here to register. For more information, contact Candace Meadows at
404-727-1550 or cjone17@emory.edu.

 

Community Needs Assessment Skills for the Public Health Professionall

June 13 and 14

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

The training will provide participants with the practical skills and knowledge needed to conduct a community needs assessment. Participants do not need to have skills in research, assessment or evaluation to attend. Topics will cover design and implementation of community needs assessment. For more information and to register, visit www.sph.emory.edu/ephtc. Contact Tara Redd, tredd@emory.edu, with questions.Register by June 3.

Focus on Eye Health: An Aging Eye Summit

June 26

8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Prevent Blindness Georgia, Atlanta

If you provide services for people over the age of 60, people with diabetes, African American or Latinos age 40 and older, join the Georgia Vision Collaborative for an aging eye summit. Click here to register. For more information, call 404-266-2020.
  

 

For employees not at 2 Peachtree, classes can be attended remotely -- however, remote attendees must be registered 48 hours prior to class. Register for all classes through SABA (2 Peachtree attendees register for "Instructor-Led" and remote attendees register for "Virtual" classes). Contact Lisa Miller if you have questions.