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DPH's Ebola Video Conference Commissioner Receives Friend of
Children Award DPH Bids Farewell to Janie
Brodnax

Public health practitioners from across the State of Georgia gathered virtually last week for a video-enabled dialogue on Ebola preparedness efforts in Georgia. The conversation, broadcast to 203 public health buildings throughout the state, focused on proactive measures being taken in Georgia to both contain the spread of the Ebola virus and treat potential cases.

Employees at 2 Peachtree gathered in the EOC briefing room to join the Commissioner's statewide video conference discussing Georgia's
Ebola response plans.

Public Health Leads Ebola Preparedness Efforts
Director Joins the National Association of Chronic Disease
Board

"Our most important role is one of coordination," said DPH Commissioner Brenda Fitzgerald. M.D. "And DPH, with your help in every corner of Georgia, is working like never before to unite our medical community, EMS providers, the general public - all of Georgia - to be as prepared as we can possibly be."

DPH's Holiday Survivor Competition

Wellness Team Celebrates a Year DPH Commissioner Receives Friend of Children Award of Healthy Living
App of the Week: CDC's Health-eCards

PHEVENTS
Looking for DPH events? Visit the Events Schedule
on our website.
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. To learn more and to register, click here. Check out Saba for these November Courses
Manager Fundamentals for Success Tues. and Wed., Nov. 18 -19 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily
Grants Management - Grant Writing Thurs., Nov. 20
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Computer Training

Since assuming leadership of the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) in 2011, Commissioner Brenda Fitzgerald, M.D., has shown herself to be a dynamic and enthusiastic leader with a particular interest in advancing pediatric public health issues - whether it affects infants, children or adolescents.

This past week, her

continued diligence to

promote and protect the health of Georgia's youth

Commissioner Fitzgerald was among several award recipients last week that were honored by the Georgia chapter of the American

was recognized as she

Academy of Pediatrics for their work in improving pediatric health.

was awarded the Friend

of Children Award by the

Georgia chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

AAP is a national non-profit organization committed to ensuring optimal physical, mental, and social health and wellbeing for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The Georgia chapter of AAP promotes the mission of the national organization in addition to protecting and improving public health throughout the state and advancing the medical profession.

Excel Formulas & Functions Wed., Nov. 12
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Excel Data & Management & Pivot Tables
Wed., Nov. 12 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Excel Intermediate Functions Mon., Nov. 24
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
*Instructor demonstration class only, no computer use by students __________
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). View monthly training calendars on PHIL. Contact Lisa Miller
if you have questions.
Free Online Courses Available from Lynda.com
DPH has a limited number of licenses for lynda.com which is an online library
of high-quality, 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 out a license, simply email Lisa Miller from your Public Health email
account.
Submit calendar entries to communications@dph.ga.gov
by 12 noon on Wednesday.
PHNEWS
Mom's Words Matter Most to Newborns
UGA researcher studies obesity's role in breast,
ovarian cancers
Can E-Cigarettes Help Smokers Quit?

DPH Bids a Fond Farewell to Janie Brodnax

Friday, Nov. 14 will mark the end of Janie Brodnax's nine years with the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH). She has served in the last three years as the chief operations officer (COO) of DPH Operations. One single message has resonated with coworkers and friends as they described Brodnax's career at DPH: transition and transformation.

Brodnax has 30 years of experience which prepared her for a wide range of responsibilities at DPH. Throughout the years, she sharpened her skills in a variety of management functions for DPH including finance, operations, change management, human resources, procurement and contract management, among a long list of additional insights gained through her extensive public health experiences.

Janie Brodnax served as COO for the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Public Health Leads Ebola Preparedness Efforts in
Cobb and Douglas Counties
Ebola response plans are being coordinated throughout every corner of Georgia. Public health professionals, government officials, health care providers and community activists are forging collaborative partnerships to ensure all Georgians are protected from Ebola public health threats and properly educated about the virus.
Now more than ever, local leaders are stepping up to the challenge of preparing their communities for a potential Ebola outbreak by employing proactive health precautions. Of the many Georgia counties working on this effort, significant progress has been in Cobb and Douglas counties.

Irregular Heartbeat Doubles Risk

for 'Silent Strokes,' Review

Suggests

DPH Director Joins the National Association of

Kidney, Urinary Birth Defects Tied to Obesity in Moms-to-Be
Video Campaign Seeks More Openness About HIV/AIDS Kissing Bug' Now Spreading
Tropical Disease in U.S.
PHRECIPE

Chronic Disease Board of Directors
Jean O'Connor, JD, M.P.H., DrPH, chronic disease prevention director for the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), was recently appointed as a new board member for the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD), a national organization dedicated to reducing chronic diseases and their associated risk factors through state and community-based prevention strategies. She will serve as a board member with NACDD through October 2016.

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NACDD was founded in 1988 and is a non-

profit public health organization that

provides chronic disease program directors

access to policy development, funding,

Jean O'Connor, a public health professional of

data and partnership information. Through nearly 20 years, will represent the Georgia

its education and training opportunities, Department of Public Health as a new member of

NACDD provides more than 3,000 chronic the National Association of Chronic Disease's Board

disease practitioners support for managing

of Directors.

chronic disease programs that utilize the resources and insights of a wide variety of

federal, scientific, public and private organizations.

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DPH's Holiday Survivor Competition - Employees Get Mentally Ready to Lose Weight

Georgia has made fighting obesity one of its top priorities.

The state has the 18th

highest adult obesity

rate in the nation

according to the State

of Obesity report by the

Trust for America's

Health and the Robert

Wood Johnson

Foundation. In 2013,

Georgia's adult obesity

rate was 30.3 percent, up from 24.5 percent in

(l-r) Kathleen Robinson, Susan Trice and Angela Kinnebrew are members of the Holiday Survivor team. This is their third year participating to encourage healthy eating and physical movement during

2004 and from 10.1

the holidays.

percent in 1990.

Obesity-related health issues in Georgia include diabetes, hypertension, heart

disease, arthritis and cancer.

Last week, 75 employees at the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) set out on a mission to fight obesity by shedding unwanted pounds in the third annual Holiday Survivor competition. Holiday Survivor is a health and wellness initiative coordinated by DPH's Worksite Wellness team that encourages teams of four to increase health awareness and physical activity to promote weight loss or weight maintenance through mindful eating.

Worksite Wellness Team Celebrates a Year of Healthy Living with Capitol Hill Fitness

While Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014 may have been a special day for politicians participating in Election Day, it was also a special day for the Georgia Department of Public Health's (DPH) Worksite Wellness program as the Capitol Hill Fitness Center (CHFC) celebrated its one year anniversary.

DPH employees and fitness center members

Joshua Haney and his father, Lee Haney, of Lee Haney Nutrition talk to Capitol Hill Fitness Center members and guests about nutrition during

celebrated the occasion

the center's one year anniversary celebration event on Nov. 4.

with local vendors that

support a healthy lifestyle such as Lee Haney Nutrition, Core Power, Eat Right Atlanta

and Good Measure Meals. Known for its energetic fitness classes, CHFC used the

celebration as another opportunity to keep people moving by hosting a Hula Hoop for

Health exercise class.

Since its inception, CHFC has made a concerted effort to help its members live healthier lives. Not only does the center offer approximately 25 group exercise classes each month, it also provides field trips to community gardens and produce markets, sponsors food demonstrations, offers walk/run training and biometric screenings, to name just a few benefits of the center.

App of the Week: CDC's Health-e-Cards
This application has been designed by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) as a way for users to send greetings on-the-go!
The application will allow users to send health eCards directly from their iPhone or iPod touch to friends, family and loved ones. With nearly half of iPhone users and 30 percent of iPod touch users making health-related inquiries from their device, this application provides a way for health seekers to easily share important health tips with family and loved ones.
Based on CDC's successful eCards' website, this application will feature popular eCards and timely updates to coincide with important health events throughout the year, including American Heart Month, flu season, Great American Smokeout and others.

Georgia Public Health Observances | November 2014

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