Don't see graphics and text from DPH?Click here Follow Us! Environmental Health Leader Receives 'Spirit of Public Health' Award Submit your story suggestions, ideas, comments or a story of your own! 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 PHEVENTS "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 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. 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 For employees not at 2 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 from Lynda.com 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 Health Officials Reverse nearly 25,000 families find child care programs that fit their needs. Diagnosis of MERS in Illinois Man 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. PHRECIPE New Play Encourages Youth to Avoid Tobacco Strawberry Mango Feta Toast Points Serves 4 Click Here for Full Recipe PHWEEK 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. 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