PHEVENTS

Wacky WIC Wednesday 
 Aug. 29
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Glynn County Health Department
2747 Fourth Street, Brunswick
Current WIC participants and those who think they may qualify for WIC services are invited to this family-friendly event. Giveaways, snacks, balloons and WIC services will be offered. For more information, contact Pat Mobley at (912) 262-3018 or e-mail ppmobley@dhr.state.ga.us
 
Immunize Georgia Conference 
 Sep. 13
Macon Marriott City Center
240 Coliseum Drive, Macon
 Registration Form
 
Health Symposium 
 Black Health Magazine is hosting a health symposium
Sept. 22
8 a.m. to 5 p.m
Spelman College
If your agency is interested in reaching more than 1,500 women with information on weight reduction, smoking cessation, chronic disease reduction, financial literacy and promotion of physical activity, general women's health and eating health messages and services, please sign up as an event sponsor. Call (404) 294-3829 or visit www.blackhealthmag.com for more information. 
 
Wacky WIC Wednesday 
 Sep. 26
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
McIntosh County Health Department
1335 GA Hwy. 57, Townsend
Current WIC participants and those who think they may qualify for WIC services are invited to this family-friendly event. Giveaways, snacks, balloons and WIC services will be offered. For more information, contact Pat Mobley at (912) 262-3018 or email ppmobley@dhr.state.ga.us
 
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-patients, friends, co-workers and health professionals-can nominate a nurse. Nominations are open until Aug. 1. To nominate a nurse, fill out an online nomination form here.

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