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Environmental Health Leader Receives 'Spirit of Public Health' Award

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With a public health career spanning more than three decades, Scott Uhlich was named the recipient of the Spirit of Public Health Award. Uhlich, who retired earlier this year from his role as the director of the Office of Environmental Health, received the award at a statewide public health conference last week.


In This Issue
EH Leader Receives 'Spirit of Public Health' Award
District Names Gurleen Roberts to Head Accreditation Efforts Georgia Breastfeeding Support
Find Quality Child Care New Play Encourages Youth to
Avoid Tobacco
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"Scott is the true embodiment of what it means to succeed in public health," said Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Commissioner Brenda Fitzgerald, M.D. "Scott's work and influence have helped us in our mission so much over the years."
Uhlich is the second recipient of the Spirit of Public Health Award, which recognizes service and dedication to public health in Georgia.
District Names Gurleen Roberts to Head Accreditation Efforts

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PHTRAINING
Two for Tuesdays Join the Office of Human Resources on the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 a.m.12:45 p.m. for the learning series Two for Tuesdays. This series provides an opportunity for programs to explore new ideas, share knowledge and highlight teams and their work. On June 10, DPH staff will present on learning and collaboration technologies. To learn more and to register,
click here.
Excel Basics Tues., June 3 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Gurleen Roberts has been named the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Coordinator for the North Central Health District (NCHD). This position was recently created to support the district's efforts in pursuing public health accreditation. As the QA and Accreditation Coordinator, Roberts works with others to communicate, monitor, and implement policies and procedures within the District.

NCHD currently is working on the first step of

the accreditation process, pre-application.

That includes three prerequisites: community

health assessment (CHA), community health

improvement plan (CHIP), and strategic plan.

The NCHD has completed one CHA through

partnerships with Mercer University and Fort

Valley State University's Master's in Public Health graduate students along with a mini grant received from GDPH. 12 CHAs for the

Gurleen Roberts, the North Central Health District's new Quality Assurance
and Accreditation Coordinator.

other 12 counties in the district are underway. The NCHD hopes to finish all the

CHAs, the CHIP, and the strategic plan by spring 2015. Their intent is to submit

their PHAB application by summer that same year.

Excel Formatting Tues., June 3 2:00-4:30 p.m.

Georgia Breastfeeding Support

Excel Formulas and Functions Thurs., June 5 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Is Now A Click Away
Breastfeeding is one of the

Excel Graphical Charts Thurs., June 12
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

healthiest, most natural things a mother can do for her baby. But moms aren't born knowing how

Excel Working with Multiple Worksheets
Thurs., June 12 1:30-4:30 p.m.

to do it. For Georgia moms who have questions, need tips or just want some encouragement, neighborhood breastfeeding support is now just a click away.

Excel Intermediate Functions Tues., June 24
10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Georgia breastfeeding resources are now listed on ZipMilk, an online database that lists providers who offer counseling and education on breastfeeding to

Excel Data Management and Pivot Tables

mothers in their communities. The site lists providers by ZIP code and offers maps with color-coded pin drops showing the kinds of breastfeeding services or

Tues., June 24

professionals that are available in a geographic area. The website even provides a

1:30-4:30 p.m.

detailed list of what kinds of services and credentials each type of provider

offers, from International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) and WIC

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clinics to support groups and peer counselors.

Peachtree, classes can be attended

remotely; however, remote attendees must be registered 48 hours prior to class. Register for
all classes through SABA (2

Georgia is the sixth state to join ZipMilk since the website was launched by the Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition nearly eight years ago. Claire Eden, coordinator at the Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition, said community support is an

Peachtree attendees register for important way to encourage women to try and stick with breastfeeding, which

"Instructor-Led" and remote health experts say should continue through at least the first six months of a

attendees register for "Virtual" baby's life. classes). Contact Lisa Miller if you

have questions.



Free Online Courses Available

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Finding Quality Care for Your Children

DPH has purchased a limited

number of licenses for Lynda.com,

an online library of high-quality, Choosing child care is one of the most

easy-to-use instructional videos on the latest software, creative and
business skills. Licenses are available for check out on a first come, first served basis. To check

important decisions a parent will make. But knowing where to look for child care, and more importantly, knowing how to evaluate the quality of care is not always easy.

out a license, simply email Lisa

Miller from your public health Quality Care for Children (QCC) is an Atlanta-

email account.

based, non-profit organization launched in

partnership with the Georgia Department for

Submit Calendar Entries to communications@dhr.state.ga.us

Early Care and Learning (DECAL) and Bright from the Start. It is the first statewide

resource to help families connect with

PHNEWS

accessible and affordable quality child care in their area. Last year alone, QCC helped

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nearly 25,000 families find child care programs that fit their needs.

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QCC provides information to parents in need

To Age Well, Walk

of child care, including summer camps or

after school programs by phone, via the

The whole world has a weight internet, and now by a new mobile app

problem, new report says

available from iTunes.

American Teens Are Becoming Even Wimpier Than Before

The Quality Care for Children app helps Georgia parents find high-quality child
care near them.

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New Play Encourages Youth to Avoid Tobacco

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Director of Communications Ryan Deal
Content Coordinator Connie F. Smith
Sr. Graphic Designer Ginny Jacobs

Middle school students are

especially vulnerable to trying-and

becoming addicted to- tobacco.

Studies show the most common

years for smoking a first cigarette

are sixth and seventh grades, and

nearly nine out of 10 smokers

establish a daily habit by age 18.

The majority of those teens go on

to develop a lifelong tobacco

addiction. That's why a new play is

reaching out to young people to

encourage them to avoid tobacco.

Teen actors put on "Meet Ciggy Haveasmoke" for west

"Meet Ciggy Haveasmoke" is an

Georgia middle school students.

original production developed

by Tanner Health System's Get

Healthy, Live Well initiative with funding from the Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention (CDC). The play educates youth about the importance of living

tobacco-free and explores the dangers of smoking, while emphasizing that

tobacco has a negative effect on a young person's reputation and appearance.

The play could reach as many as 6,000 students at west Georgia middle schools with performances this spring and early next fall.

Web Developer Jimmy Clanton, Jr.

Editorial & Design Team Tammy Beasley
Turquoise Griffith Eric Jens
Nancy Nydam Sandra Roberts

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