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Brenda Fitzgerald, M.D., Sworn In
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Brenda Fitzgerald, M.D., is sworn in by Governor
Nathan Deal as Commissioner of the new Georgia
Department of Public Health. Dr. Fitzgerald is
accompanied by the her husband Tom. |
"I solemnly swear," Brenda Fitzgerald, M.D., began,
repeating the words of Governor Nathan Deal, to uphold
the office of Commissioner of Public Health. And just a
moment later with a handshake, a new chapter in the
health of Georgians had begun. The swearing in of Dr.
Fitzgerald as the first Commissioner of a stand-alone
Public Health agency in nearly 40 years had happened,
bringing with it the result sought by healthcare
advocates and legislators for more than two decades.
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Commissioner Fitzgerald Welcomes DPH Staff
 Dear
Georgia Department of Public Health Team,
As I stood with the Governor on Wednesday and swore an
oath as the Commissioner of the new Department of Public
Health (DPH), I realized more than ever what a momentous
occasion we are experiencing together. The creation of a
new department is a historic milestone in Georgia's
history. I'm honored to share this very special time
with each of you.
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Commissioner Fitzgerald Announces the Executive
Leadership Team
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Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald and the DPH Excutive
Leadership Team gather with Governor Nathan Deal
after Dr. Fitzgerald was sworn in as Commissioner.
(Not shown is Yvette Daniels.) |
Commissioner Brenda Fitzgerald, M.D., is pleased to
announce her Executive Leadership Team for the new
Department of Public Health (DPH). She has appointed ten
division chiefs to guide the structure and goals of DPH.
Here's a brief introduction of each team member.
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Connecting With Seniors
How a Columbus PH Pro Makes an Impact 
Jack Lockwood knows how important seniors are to a
community. He is in the right place at the right time to
make a difference in their lives. Jack volunteers with
the River Valley Regional Commission Area Agency on
Aging (AAA). Because of his commitment to advocate for
seniors, he is the recipient of AAA's 2011 Distinguished
Community Partner.
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Give Kids a Boost, Because It's The Law
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is
promoting Give Kids a Boost as part of a statewide
partnership with the Georgia State Patrol and the
Governor's Office of Highway Safety. This campaign is
aimed at getting kids ready for school, safe
transportation, and updated immunizations.
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E-Cigarettes: A Smoker's Alternative
Can e-cigarettes really improve the health of your lungs
or help you kick the habit as a smoker?
For those new to the term, electronic cigarettes
("e-cigarettes") are products designed to deliver
nicotine in the form of vapor. They are composed of a
rechargeable, battery-operated heating element, a
replaceable cartridge that may contain nicotine or other
chemicals, and an atomizer, that when heated, converts
the contents of the cartridge into a vapor for inhaling.
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It Pays to Get Healthy, Stay Healthy
Making the Most of Your State Health Benefit
Plan
You can earn extra Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
dollars for making efforts to improve your overall
health. That's right, if you are in the HRA Option, you
and your spouse (if covered) can each earn a $125 dollar
credit for receiving your annual physical and taking
your health assessment. These dollar credits will be put
into your HRA account to reduce your deductible and out
of pocket maximum and use for covered medical expenses
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