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Governor Nathan Deal Issues New Policy for Travelers from Ebola-affected Countries

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Governor Nathan Deal Issues New Policy for Travelers from Ebola-
affected Countries

The current Ebola outbreak in the U.S. continues to make local and national headlines every day. Ensuring the public that proper safety precautions are being taken to protect American citizens has become an around-theclock job for public health and government officials across the nation and here in Georgia.

DPH Welcomes District Health Director to the East Central
Health District.

In an effort to increase Georgia's efforts to minimize and contain

130 Georgia Teens Learn the potential Ebola cases,

Power of Policy Development Gov. Nathan Deal recently Gov. Deal last week met with members of Georgia's Ebola Response

Georgia SHAPE and Strong4Life Promote Healthy Eating

announced that Georgia will increase Ebola

Team during its first meeting. The team gathered to discuss state preparedness and make any necessary recommendations to the governor to combat the risks of Ebola.

monitoring for all in-

Georgia's Youth Empowered to bound travelers from

Resist Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs affected countries. The state's Ebola Response Team met last week with the Governor

Shopping and Cooking Matters for to discuss the state's preparedness efforts and review the new travel policy.

Healthy Eating

DPH Emergency Coordinators "We are taking every necessary precaution to ensure that Georgia stands prepared to

Annual Meeting

manage the risks associated with Ebola," Deal said. "Because Atlanta's Hartsfield-

App of the Week: Cooking Matters

Jackson Airport is one of five points of entry into the United States from affected areas, I have developed, in coordination with my Ebola Response Team, a policy to

PHEVENTS

more aggressively monitor travelers from affected countries, symptomatic or not, and quarantine if need be. We are taking these proactive steps to protect the health of

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the people of our state, and this new policy is an altogether effective and appropriate response at this time.

on our website.

PHTRAINING
Two for Tuesdays

DPH Welcomes District Health Director to the East Central Health District

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
Uniform Accounting System (UAS) Training
Thurs., Nov. 6 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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.

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is pleased to expand its team of exceptional public health professionals with the addition of Stephen Goggans, M.D., MPH, as the new district health director for its East Central Health District. Beginning in January 2015, Dr. Goggans will oversee DPH's operations throughout all 13 counties within its East Central region.
"We look forward to welcoming Dr. Goggans to the Department of Public Health," said Brenda Fitzgerald, M.D., DPH commissioner. "His extensive insights in health care innovation, performance improvement and community partnerships will complement existing initiatives in our East Central Health District while continuing to strengthen our district and county operations."

Computer Training
Excel Basics Tues., Nov. 4 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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.

Dr. Goggans brings more than 13 years of

experience to DPH having held leadership

roles at some of Georgia's most prominent

health care and educational institutions.

Since 2002, he has served as an assistant professor of medicine in the Department of

Dr. Goggans will join DPH in January 2015 to support the continued advancements of public health services in the state's East Central Health

Medicine at Georgia Regents University

District.

while also delivering clinical care at the

Georgia Regents Health System. Dr. Goggans has also offered his extensive insights to

rising health care professionals as a faculty and consulting member at leading health

organizations throughout Georgia including the Georgia Regents University/University

of Georgia Medical Partnership, Athens Regional Medical Center and St. Mary's Health

Systems.

*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.
Look for Outlook and PowerPoint classes in October and Excel classes in
November. __________
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

130 Georgia Teens Learn the Power of Policy
Development for Positive Change
The power of the youth voice is undeniable. When educated about pressing public health issues and galvanized around making positive change within their local communities, youth are positioned to serve as true social change agents.

More than 130 teenagers

from Georgia

participated in the 2014 Trained by Youth Empowered Solutions, 130 teens learned how to

Healthy Youth Summit

create sustainable policies for health and wellness programs in their

held at Callaway Gardens

local communities.

in Pine Mountain,

Georgia this past weekend. This unique event, sponsored by the Georgia Department

of Public Health's (DPH) Chronic Disease Prevention Section and Georgia SHAPE, the

Governor's initiative to increase physical activity in Georgia schools, was designed to

educate teens and adults on how to implement policy, system and environmental

changes regarding tobacco prevention, smart eating, active living and overall healthy

behaviors and decisions.

Southwest Public Health District Director Dr. Jacqueline Grant to speak at March of Dimes summit

The theme of this year's youth summit was titled "My Life. My Health. My Decision." and was crafted to reflect the importance of youth involvement in impacting and changing the health of their schools and communities.

2 students test positive for TB at Georgia SHAPE and Strong4Life Promote Healthy

Newnan High School

Eating at the Taste of Atlanta Food Festival

Kids and flu shots New home test shakes up colon
cancer screening Heart deaths decline but at different rates in area counties In The Hospital, A Bad Translation
Can Destroy A Life Family planning can reduce
maternal death Obese Children Show Early Signs
of Heart Disease
PHRECIPE
Easy Eggplant Stir-Fry Serves: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes

Food lovers from across the state gathered at Tech Square in Midtown last week to celebrate the finest food selections available at the city's most popular restaurants during the annual Taste of Atlanta. This threeday event, hailed as one of the most noteworthy food festivals in the U.S., provided city dwellers with a delicious spread of appetizers, entrees and dessert selections from more than 90 restaurants.

With more than 300 food options available for tasting, it was easy for

Senior Georgia Grown Executive Chef, Holly Chute, from the Georgia Department of Agriculture prepared a recipe using Georgia Grown
products for the crowd to sample at last week's Taste of Atlanta food festival.

families to set aside healthy eating regimens to indulge in the savory and sweet

dishes inspired by local and international culinary trends. To keep healthy eating and

wellness top-of-mind for event attendees, a team of health experts representing

Georgia SHAPE, the Governor's initiative to increase physical activity among Georgia's

youth, and Strong4Life, a Children's Healthcare of Atlanta wellness movement,

attended the festival to spread the word about nutrition, physical activity and

pediatric health.

Click Here for Full Recipe
PHWEEK

Georgia's Youth Empowered to Resist Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs

Director of Communications Ryan Deal
Editor Ebony Brooks
Content Coordinator Connie F. Smith-Lindsey
Graphic Designer Web Developer Jimmy Clanton, Jr.
Editorial & Design Team Tammy Beasley Eric Jens Nancy Nydam Sandra Roberts

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) joined the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) in promoting events during last week's kick-off for Red Ribbon Week, a national week to recognize national efforts aimed at reducing the number of minors using and abusing tobacco, alcohol, drugs and prescriptions.

In 2013, the Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted a national Youth Risk Behavior

DBHDD's Red Ribbon campaign officially kicked off with Gwinnett United in Drug Education (GUIDE, Inc.) staff, students and mascots: Freddie the Falcon, STAR, the Atlanta Dream's mascot, and Big Red, the Governor's
Red Ribbon Campaign mascot, to support drug-free communities in Georgia.

Survey (YRBSS) to

monitor health-risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and

disability among youth and adults. Georgia's data indicated positive trends in the

continued reduction of the state's youth utilizing alcohol and tobacco products.

Shopping and Cooking Matters for Healthy Eating

We're all told to eat the proper amount of fruits and vegetables every day, cook healthy meals and snack smarter. While these pieces of advice are important components to maintain a well-balanced diet, purchasing healthy food options is easier said than done, especially when food prices often come with a heavy price tag.

The relationship

between healthy cooking and food prices

Josefina Arvizu-Villela, WIC nutritionist and DPH dietetic intern, takes participants on Shopping and Cooking Matters Tour for Healthy Eating at
a local grocery store in Canton, Georgia.

was recently explored in

a 2010 research study released by Share Our Strength, a national campaign that works

to connect kids in need with nutritious food and teach their families how to cook

healthy, affordable meals every day.

DPH Emergency Coordinators Annual Meeting; Emergency Preparedness leaders gather to tackle tough issues

Whether responding to incidents related to infectious disease or disasters that are natural or man-made, it is often a statewide collective effort that will provide the best outcome.

Department of Public

Health (DPH) emergency

coordinators and their

colleagues working to

enhance Georgia's

disaster preparedness efforts gathered in Athens, Georgia for a

J. Patrick O'Neal, M.D., DPH director of health protection, addresses the Emergency Coordinators group at this year's annual meeting in Athens, Georgia.

three-day meeting that concluded last Friday. This year, many of the state's

emergency coordinators are dealing with unprecedented demands on their schedules,

yet they found time to attend the annual meeting to learn from the vital information

shared among this group of industry peers.

App of the Week: Cooking Matters
Enjoy healthy meals at home with your family without breaking the bank.
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These easy, delicious recipes were developed by the chefs and nutrition experts at Share Our Strength's Cooking Matters, which has 20 years of experience helping families cook healthy meals on a tight budget. Cooking Matters is part of the No Kid Hungry campaign to end childhood hunger in America.

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