Week of May 31, 2011 
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Week of May 31, 2011 
Week of May 23, 2011 | Week of May 16, 2011 | Previous Issues Georgia Medicaid Fair | TEAM UP | Refresh Your Mind | 
Employees Ask Questions | Dr. Fitzgerald at CDC | Reducing Stress | K.N.O.W. Your Numbers 
Georgia Medicaid Fair: Unqualified Success! 
Recently, more than 4,500 health care providers converged on the Georgia World Congress Center for the first semiannual Medicaid Fair. Sponsored by Department of Community Health (DCH), Hewlett-Packard (HP) Enterprise Services, and a number of other DCH business partners, this all-day event drew attendees from around the state. And, in the words of Bill L. L. Frazier, Provider Relations Field Services Supervisor, Georgia XIX Healthcare Account, it was "one 
 
 for the books!"  Read more 
TEAM UP: Cooking and Screening and More 
Olga Jimenez, BreasTest & More (BTM) State Public Education and Senior Manager with the American Cancer Society (ACS), was having just another day in the office when she received good news from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC had identified TEAM UP as one of the twelve practices that increases screening and improves follow-up for diagnostic services for breast and cervical cancer among low income, uninsured and underinsured, at-risk populations in the United States. 
TEAM UP started in 2004 as a collaborative pilot project among the American Cancer Society, South Atlantic Division, the Department of Community Health's (DCH) Georgia Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) and the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension to increase breast and cervical cancer screening in high-mortality counties in Georgia. Georgia's TEAM UP project reviewed and adapted several evidence-based interventions to develop the "Cooking for a Life" Time Cancer Prevention Cooking School.  Read more 
Refresh your Mind with Summer Training Announcement for DCH Staff 
When summer sizzles, there's nothing quite as satisfying as sipping ice-cold lemonade. The cool beads of water on your glass, the tart tongue-tingling lemonade sensation and the frosty ice on your lips conjure refreshing images when you think of summer. This summer brings with it another refresher: polishing up your skills and knowledge of ethics, public records and HIPAA Privacy and Security.  Read more 
Employees Ask Questions about the Public Health Transition 
 
 On July 1, the Division of Public Health (DPH) will become a stand-alone agency. With the transfer to a new Department of Public Health comes a variety of questions. You posed them. DCHNOW sought answers to them. Read more 
Dr. Fitzgerald to Introduce CDC Director 
Georgia's State Health Director Brenda Fitzgerald, M.D., will introduce Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Thomas Frieden at the CDC's "Winnable Battles" initiative meeting starting in Atlanta on Monday, June 6. The two-day meeting will bring together teams of legislators, public health officials and other stakeholders from around the country to create their own 12-month state action plans for the CDC's defined "Winnable Battles," including healthcare-associated infections, nutrition/physical activity/obesity/food safety, HIV, motor vehicle injuries, teen pregnancy and tobacco.  Read more 
Summer Recipe: Reducing Stress 
Summer is almost here. It's a time for outdoor fun with cookouts and picnics serving up our favorite recipes to the delight of family and friends. But summer can also mean added stress as we plan for our children's out-of-school activities, family gatherings, vacations and even those budgetstretching, in-town "staycations." 
So while you're planning for summer, why not consider a recipe for reducing stress through relaxation? All you need are a few basic, time-tested ingredients: Meditation, Mindfulness, Massage and Music. Read more 
Do You Know Your Numbers? 
 
 Dewan McCarty, Regional Health Coordinator, and Maria Fontelle, Program Manager, Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention Program (SHAPP) were all smiles when they recently participated in the Know Your Numbers health screenings at 2 Peachtree. "It feels good to know that I'm doing the right things to stay healthy," said McCarthy. "Based on CIGNA's assessment, I have lost seven pounds (without trying to lose) since last year's health screening so my hard work is paying off." According to CIGNA, employee awareness and ownership are the keys to achieving and maintaining optimal health.  Read more