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Coca-Cola Contributes $1 Million Kids Left in Cars
Prevention Through Nutrition Commish, Epi Honored Universal HIV Testing
Eye Pigment Key to Obesity Exercise App Supports Charities
PHBRIEF

The Coca-Cola Company is giving $1 million to Georgia SHAPE to help fight childhood obesity in Georgia.
In a news conference Wednesday at the World of Coca-Cola, Gov. Nathan Deal joined Muhtar Kent, chairman and chief executive officer of the Coca-Cola Company, and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed to celebrate the company's pledge to support programs that help Georgians live healthier, more active lifestyles.

Gov. Nathan Deal; Muhtar Kent, chairman and chief executive officer of the Coca-Cola Company; and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.

"We believe we have a role to play in helping to create lasting

Rudd Accepts Director of

solutions" to the obesity crisis, Kent said. "We want to help people

Human Resources Job

get healthier here in our own backyard."

DPH is pleased to announce that Lee

Rudd has accepted the position of director for human resources,
effective immediately. Lee, who most recently served as DPH's

The money will help implement a Georgia SHAPE initiative encouraging 30 minutes of additional physical activity in all Georgia elementary schools. This physical activity is in addition to structured

interim director, brings a deep physical education classes, not a replacement and can be led by any

understanding and practice for creating human resources
organizations that are consultative and problem solvers for the

teacher. The data is clear: Physical activity means higher test scores, increased attention in class and a healthier student population.

organization they serve. He worked as deputy commissioner for the "We're trying to make sure physical activity becomes an everyday

State Personnel Administration for part of school for our children," Deal said. "That commitment is

six years and helped lead the starting to show us the results we want."

transformation of the Georgia Merit

System to the State Personnel



Administration. He later served as

the administration's interim

commissioner during its transition to the Department of Administrative

Kids Left in Cars: State Agencies Warn

of the Dangers Services. In the private sector, Rudd had various roles of increasing

responsibility at BellSouth and has Officials urge greater awareness for Georgia's been the operational leader in
several technology start ups. He has youngest citizens

a bachelor's degree in finance and a

master's degree in business administration from Samford

The leaders of six state agencies and

University in Birmingham, Ala. He is three partner organizations are calling

also a member of the Society of for parents and caregivers of children

Human Resource Administration and has executive level human resources certification from the International
Public Management Association.

to be more aware of the dangers associated with leaving kids unattended in vehicles. In the shadow of the Gold Dome last week, officials

held a news conference to express

PHEVENTS

their concerns and demonstrate how fast temperatures can rise inside a closed vehicle, especially in the spring

and summer, and especially in

Tai Chi in the Park

Georgia.

Tuesday and Friday

11 a.m. DPH, in partnership with the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District, is offering tai chi classes at the water

"We are here today to save lives as leaving children unattended in vehicles has become the leading cause of non-

wall on the north end of Woodruff traffic vehicular deaths in the nation,"

Park. The class is open to the said Bobby Cagle, commissioner of Bright from the Start: Georgia

community and there is no need to Department of Early Care and Learning. "We're told that more than

register. No classes will be held half of all vehicle-related heatstroke deaths in children are caused

during inclement weather.

by a child accidentally being left in a car and more than 30 percent

Free Exercise Classes

are from a child getting into a hot car on their own."

DPH offers group exercise classes everyday at 2 Peachtree. Classes One of the speakers at last week's news conference was Jenny include dance, kickboxing, yoga, Stanley, a parent who lost her 6-year-old daughter, Sydney, in

walking and more. Classes are open August 2010 when the child became trapped inside the family's car

on a first come, first served basis while parked in their garage. and there is no need to pre-register.

Download the monthly schedule at



www.health.state.ga.us/wellness.

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

Prevention Through Nutrition
DPH employees visit urban garden, discuss cancer-fighting foods

Two for Tuesdays: Office of Human Resources
Join the Office of Training and Workforce Development the second Tuesday of each month for the new learning series Two for Tuesdays.
This program provides an opportunity for programs to explore
new ideas, share knowledge and highlight teams and their work. L'laina Rash will discuss DPH's
internship program June 11.
Introduction to Public Health Think you know what public health does? Here's an opportunity to know and learn more about the field of Public Health and specifically how it
works in Georgia. This course is open to all employees new and seasoned to learn more about what we are doing in Georgia and how you role supports the department's goals. Course dates are May 21, June 25, July 23, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 22 and Nov. 26. To learn more and to register, go to SABA or
email Donna Dunn at dgdunn@dhr.state.ga.us.
Health Literacy and Cultural Competency: Practical Skills for
Public Health Practitioners June 3
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Clarence Brown Conference Center,
Cartersville This one-day course will improve the communication skills of public health practitioners by teaching
strategies to incorporate key principles of health literacy and cultural competency into existing programs. For more information and
to register, visit sph.emory.edu/ephtc. Contact Tara Redd, tredd@emory.edu, with questions. Register by May 28.
Analyzing Health Behaviors: Practical Skills for the Public
Health Professional June 4
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Clarence Brown Conference Center,
Cartersville This training will provide practical
information on analyzing health behaviors to develop effective interventions. The course will
introduce health education intervention planning and an overview of major theories, including stages of change, health belief model and planned behavior change. For more information and
to register, visit sph.emory.edu/ephtc. Contact Tara Redd, tredd@emory.edu, with questions. Register by May 28.

Can the processed foods on your plate cause cancer or make you sick?

According to the

American Institute for

Cancer Research (AICR),

no single food or food

combination can protect

against cancer by itself. However, strong evidence shows a diet filled with a variety of

Atlanta chef Asata Reid prepares and lectures about super foods thought to help fight cancer.
Photo by Jasmine R. Hudson.

plant foods like

vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans helps lower the risk of

many cancers.

DPH employees recently visited the Truly Living Well (TLW) Center for Natural Urban Agriculture in downtown Atlanta to enjoy a lecture and cooking demonstration by Atlanta chef Asata Reid, who discussed the importance of buying chemical-free fruits and vegetables and super foods for cancer prevention.

"Eating fresh, naturally grown food is one the most important things we can to do improve our health," said K. Rashid Nuri, TLW's chief executive officer. "TLW provides access to healthy produce which helps mitigate nutrition-related chronic diseases like diabetes, obesity, hypertension and cardiovascular disease in urban communities."


DPH Commissioner, Epidemiologist Honored with Public Health Society Induction

DPH Commissioner Brenda Fitzgerald, M.D., and Tiffany Parr-Fowles, DrPH, DPH senior manager epidemiologist, were recently inducted into the Beta Chi chapter of Delta Omega during a University of Georgia ceremony. Fitzgerald was inducted as the newest honorary member.

"I am thrilled to be a

member of Delta Omega,

Beta Chi chapter," Fitzgerald said. "I am very proud of the

Tiffany Parr-Fowles, DrPH, center, and DPH Commissioner Brenda Fitzgerald, M.D., attend the
Delta Omega, Beta Chi chapter induction ceremony with Parr-Fowles' husband, Michael

important work being

Fowles.

done in public health

and that I have a role in it. It is a personal and professional

achievement to be welcomed into this prestigious organization."

Community Needs Assessment Skills for the Public Health Professional June 13 and 14 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Moultrie Technical College, Tifton The training will provide
participants with the practical skills and knowledge needed to conduct a
community needs assessment. Participants do not need to have skills in research, assessment or evaluation to attend. Topics will cover design and implementation of community needs assessment. For more information and to register, visit www.sph.emory.edu/ephtc.
Contact Tara Redd, tredd@emory.edu, with questions.
Register by June 3.
Access Form & Report Design May 14
10 a.m.-3:30 PM
Access Advanced Queries May 16
2-4:30 p.m.
Access Tables & Database Design May 30
9:30 a.m.-4:30 PM
For employees not at 2 Peachtree, classes can be attended remotely -however, remote attendees must be registered 48 hours prior to class.
Register for all classes through SABA (2 Peachtree attendees register for "Instructor-Led" and remote attendees register for "Virtual" classes). Contact Lisa Miller if you have questions.
Submit Calendar Entries to communications@dhr.state.ga.us

Parr-Fowles, who was inducted as a student member of the society, recently earned a Doctor of Public Health degree. Her dissertation focused on geographic access and HIV testing among black men in Atlanta.

U.S. Panel Recommends Universal HIV Testing

Every person between the ages of 15 and 65 should be tested for HIV, regardless of their levels of risk for contracting the virus, a major government-backed panel of U.S. doctors and scientists said. The move aims to improve early detection of the virus and combat stigma associated with the test.

OraQuick rapid HIV test

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) made the recommendation April 29, revising its previous position that only people at high risk for contracting the virus should be tested. The panel noted that HIV testing should be voluntary and performed only with a patient's consent. It also recommended screening all pregnant women for the virus and repeat testing for any individuals at higher risk of infection.

The USPSTF's recommendations are not binding, but doctors usually heed its advice and its positions are often adopted by medical groups. According to a report from Reuters, the panel's recommendation will likely change how the test is prescribed by doctors, some of whom have not been offering the test to all of their adult patients.

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PHRECIPE

Eye Pigment Found To Be Key Between Obesity, Vision Loss
"Eat your veggies" has been an admonition of parents through the ages, but newly published brain research from the University of Georgia provides one of the best reasons why.
Lutein, the organic pigment that gives fruits and vegetables their color, is a powerful antioxidant that concentrates highly in the human brain and retina, particularly in the eye's macular area. Lutein prevents the oxidation of fat in these areas to maintain the health of the brain and eyes while its absence leads to macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in the U.S.

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This symbiotic relationship is documented in a new study from the Vision Sciences Laboratory in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Psychology published in the journal Nutrients in March.
"For years people have forgotten that our brain, along with the rest of our bodies, is composed of our diet," said Billy Hammond, a UGA professor in the brain and behavioral sciences program and the study's co-author. "Diet and exercise have a very big influence on how the brain ages and many other basic processes that encourage degeneration, and how our brain protects itself from that is by concentrating antioxidants like lutein in these particular areas."

App Supports Charities Through Exercise

Sr. Graphic Designer Ginny Jacobs
Interim Web Developer Jimmy Clanton, Jr.
Editorial & Design Team Tammy Beasley Carrie Gann Eric Jens Nancy Nydam Sandra Roberts
Director of Communications Ryan Deal

Charity Miles is a free app that empowers users to earn money for charities while walking, running or biking -- every day.
Just choose a charity and hit the streets. As you walk, run or bike, the app will track your distance and you'll earn money for your charity: 10 cents per mile for bikers and 25 cents per mile for walkers and runners, all up to $1 million, courtesy of corporate sponsors.

As you walk, run or bike with Charity Miles, you also help attract more sponsors to increase the sponsorship pool for everyone.

Click here for more information and to download for iPhone or Android.


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