DPH Launches Social Media

On its first day as a stand-alone agency, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) launched social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  DPH joins other government agencies, large corporations, small businesses and nonprofit organizations in using social media as an easy, affordable, and effective way to connect and engage citizens in Georgia as well as local health departments, healthcare providers, partners and worldwide audiences.


 

Building Better Partnerships: Univision 

For those of us in public health there is always one question that drives us to continually seek solutions - How can we get our message out to the people we serve?  As more people from around the world come to Georgia, the question becomes even more important.  According to the 2010 US Census, Georgia is home to approximately 853,000 Hispanics/Latinos, for instance, who comprise about 8.8 percent of the state's total population. Reaching this population can be a challenge due to cultural and language barriers. The Georgia Department of Public Health and its newest partner, Univision 34 Atlanta, have the perfect solution to reach Spanish speaking and English-as-a-second language communities


 

Immunization Employee Receives Award for Customer Service  

LaTonya Thomas received the 2010 Clay Coleman Award from Clay Coleman at the 17th Annual Immunize Georgia Conference in Macon, Georgia.

LaTonya Thomas, MBA-HCH, has been honored with the Clay Coleman Excellence in Customer Service Award. Recognized by her peers for making a difference, the 2010 award represents the highest standard in ensuring health care providers are well prepared to protect the citizens of Georgia against vaccine-preventable diseases.


 

Sunburn Study Could Lead to Better Pain Relief  

If you're traveling to the beach this summer, chances are you'll pack a bottle of aloe vera and some ibuprofen in case of sunburn. While common, these remedies provide only minimal relief for red, swollen skin. However, new treatments could be on the horizon to take away the sting of sunburns.


 

Your Questions Answered  

Are you wondering where you can find this form or that policy in the new agency?  PHWEEK is your resource and guide to quick and accurate information about the new Department and where to find forms, policies and a lot more.  You asked questions.  PHWEEK found answers.