PHEVENTS

Back to School Health Clinics 
Jul. 31
1-6 p.m.
Canton and Woodstock County Health Departments
Hearing, dental and vision screenings will be offered for $30 and immunizations will be provided for school-aged children (there is a charge for vaccines). Medicaid is accepted. For more information, please call (770) 345-7371 in Canton or call (770) 928-0133 in Woodstock.
 
Back to School Health
& Safety Fair 
Aug. 2
8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tift County Health Department
Fair will offer immunizations needed for school; certified birth certificates; hearing, vision and dental checks; school resources; food for the kids; a bounce house; and free school supplies.
For more information call 229-386-8373
 
DHS Adina Parson Invitational Softball Tournament 
Aug. 4
9 a.m.
Hunter Memorial Park
8830 Gurley Road, Douglasville
Join DHS staff and friends for a fun and competitive game of softball at DHS's 5th Annual Charity Softball Tournament. The proceeds will provide financial assistance for Adina Parson during her recovery.  Hunter Memorial Park 8830 Gurley Road, Douglasville Join DHS staff and friends for a fun and competitive game of softball at DHS's 5th Annual Charity Softball Tournament. The proceeds will provide financial assistance for Adina Parson during her recovery. Join the DPH softball team by contacting Carla Morris at (678) 243-0672.
 
NALBOH 20th Annual Conference   
Celebrating Achievements, Shaping the Future 
Aug. 8-10  
Hyatt Regency
265 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta   
Learn more.   
 
Immunize Georgia Conference 
Sep. 13
Macon Marriott City Center
240 Coliseum Drive, Macon
Registration Form
 
2012 Kids' Wheel and Run 
Sep. 29
Piedmont Park, Atlanta
A day of discovery, fitness and fun! This health & wellness experience offers a variety of run/walk/wheel & discovery activities for all skill levels and age groups: The 5K Family Fun Run-Walk-Wheel (all ages, strollers and wheelchairs welcome), The Kids' One-Miler Race (13 and under) and The Kids Duathlon (13 and under). Click here for more information
 
Free Day in the Parks: Your State Parks Day  
Sep. 29
7 a.m.-10 p.m.  
58 locations across Georgia's State Parks & Historic Sites are offering free parking and admission on Sept. 29 as part of National Public Lands Day.  Sponsored by Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites, the celebration brings attention to the ways parks enrich communities and the importance of local volunteerism. Choose from activities ranging from trail maintenance to lake cleanups.
 
3rd Annual March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards 
Nov. 17
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
265 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta   
Nurse of the Year is a gala recognition and appreciation event honoring distinguished nurses from throughout the state. Anyone can nominate a nurse; patients, friends, co-workers and health professionals.  Nominations are open until Aug. 1. To nominate a nurse, fill out an online nomination form here.

Submit Calendar Entries to: askdph@dhr.state.ga.us


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