PHEVENTS

Immunize Georgia Conference 
Sep. 13
Macon Marriott City Center
240 Coliseum Drive, Macon
Registration Form

 
Get Ready Gwinnett! Emergency Preparedness Resource Fair & Speaker Series 
Sep. 15 
1-4 p.m. 
Annandale Village, Suwanee 
The Gwinnett Emergency Preparedness Committee is hosting an Emergency Preparedness Resource Fair and Speaker Series. The goal of the event is to improve the preparedness of and provide resources to people with disabilities, the elderly and others with access and functional needs. To participate as a  
vendor and/or to attend send an e-mail to getreadygwinnett@gmail.com.

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.

Georgia Symposium on Sexual Violence
 
Oct. 15-16
Atlanta Marriott Century Center
2000 Century Boulevard, NE, Atlanta
Sponsored by the Governor's Office for Children and Families in partnership with the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault For more information call (404) 815-5261 or
register online

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.

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


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