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Breastfeeding - for the Health of Georgia Moms and Babies

The Georgia Department of Public

Health (DPH) and the Georgia

Breastfeeding Coalition (GBC) invite

Submit your story suggestions, Georgians to join Governor Nathan

ideas, comments or a story of Deal along with breastfeeding

your own!

advocates, moms and their babies

on Wednesday, August 13 at 9:30



a.m. at the Capitol to proclaim August Breastfeeding Awareness

In This Issue

Month and to learn about the benefits of breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding - for the Health of

Georgia Moms and Babies The Governor's proclamation brings

Dr. Michael Hale Breastfeeding Friendly Physician of the Year
Georgia Receives $3 million for Asthma Control
DPH Helps Launch Get Georgia Reading Campaign

awareness to breastfeeding as a Carol Hendrix, WIC breastfeeding coordinator, spends

public health issue. Most new

time with a mom to discuss breastfeeding and milk

mothers in Georgia understand how

storage while away from home and at work.

they and their babies can benefit from breastfeeding and choose to breastfeed

their babies, but many are unable to breastfeed for longer than a few days.

Support from community, health care workers, employers, and family is important

to help mothers in Georgia meet their own breastfeeding goals. Breastfeeding has

McIntosh Co. HD Receives Grant long term health benefits for both mother and child and is an important part of a

to Promote Literacy in Children healthy family.

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The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) recommends breastfeeding as the optimal nutrition for infants. Breast milk is easily digested and contains antibodies from the mother that pass to the infant. Additionally, breast milk protects the baby against childhood illnesses, including diabetes, ear infection, and allergies. Breastfeeding has also been known to reduce the risk of SIDS and reduce the risk of obesity as children grow older.

PHBRIEF

Dr. Michael Hale of Dalton Breastfeeding Friendly Physician of the Year

Make your promise to talk, read, The Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition (GBC)

sing and play with kids - especially has honored Dalton pediatrician Michael

babies - all the time. Make your promise to create an expectation that your family will read at least

Hale, M.D. with the 2014 Breastfeeding Friendly Physician of the Year Award.

15 minutes every day. This kind of

involvement can make a difference "Congratulations to Dr. Hale for being

in the life of every child. Learn chosen by his patients as a breastfeeding

more about how you can make a promise to get all kids in Georgia on the path to reading proficiency
by 2020 at www.Getgeorgiareading.org

supporter," said Arlene Toole of the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition board member. "Thanks to the

Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition for

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 August Course Offerings
Emergency Preparedness Tues., Aug. 12
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

recognizing physicians who are helping mothers achieve their breastfeeding goals. We are glad we can recognize physicians in Georgia who are not only seeking education on breastfeeding themselves but are encouraging and supporting mothers as they continue to provide human milk for their infants."

Hale, a 2001 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and a highly regarded physician at Pediatrics of Dalton, exemplifies the spirit of the award

Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition 2014 Breastfeeding Friendly Physician Award recipient, Dr. Michael Hale of Dalton, and Patty Spanjer of the Northwest Georgia
Breastfeeding Coalition.

through his dedicated support of

breastfeeding. This support has included educating moms on breastfeeding and

engaging in research and legislation related to lactation. Additionally, Hale has

been involved in community and peer support programs, and he maintains a baby-

friendly office.

Manager Fundamentals for Success Tues., Aug. 19 - 20
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Procurement Services: Navigating Georgia Receives $3 million for Asthma Control the Process Tues., Aug. 26 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

True Colors: Discovering Your Personal Best Mon.,Aug. 25
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. True ColorsTM is a model for understanding yourself and others based on your personality temperament. The colors of orange, green, blue and gold are used to differentiate the four central personality styles of True ColorsTM. Each of us has a combination of these True Colors that make up our personality spectrum, usually with one of the styles being the most dominant. Identifying your personality and the personalities of others using True Colors provides you with insights into different motivations, actions, and communication approaches. It's a fun way to discover your personal
best.
Computer Training (Instructor Led)
Word Columns & Graphics Tues., Aug. 12
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Outlook Basics (New Class) Tues., Aug. 19
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has been awarded approximately $3 million over the next five years to reduce asthma in Georgia. This funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) doubles DPH's asthma control budget and will immediately offer the opportunity for more outreach as children are returning to school, a vulnerable time for children with asthma.
"The additional funding will be used to promote evidence-based approaches to addressing multiple asthma triggers as well as guidelines based care. Our program will be targeting its interventions around children, especially those nine and under, to increase appropriate diagnosis and management of asthma", said Dr. Jean O'Connor, director DPH Chronic Disease Prevention Section.
Since 2001, DPH has worked to reduce the number of Georgia deaths, hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and limitations on activity due to the improper management and control of asthma. By improving asthma surveillance, training health professionals, and educating individuals and families with asthma about self-management, DPH is improving the health and quality of life among Georgians affected by asthma.

Word Tables & Forms Wed., Aug. 19
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

DPH Helps Launch Get Georgia Reading

Word Automatic Features Tues., Aug. 26
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. For employees not at 2 Peachtree, classes can be
attended remotely (remote attendees must be registered 48 hours prior to class and contact Lisa Miller before
attending 1st remote training). 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 Access classes in September and PowerPoint classes in October.
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
Free On-Line Courses Available Through lynda.com DPH has a limited
number of licenses for lynda.com which is an online library of highquality, 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

Campaign With a Promise from Commissioner Fitzgerald

First Lady Sandra

Deal and Brenda

Fitzgerald, M.D.,

commissioner of

the Georgia

Department of

Public Health (DPH)

joined more than

100 partners

representing

government

agencies, private

businesses,

nonprofit

organizations, and

communities from

across the state to Third graders from Canongate Elementary School, local and state leaders,

launch Get Georgia Reading -Campaign

and authors of children's books launched the Get Georgia Reading campaign at Georgia Public Broadcast (GPB).

for Grade-Level Reading. They gathered at Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) in

Atlanta last week and promised Georgia's children that they will work together to

get all kids on a path to reading proficiency by third grade by 2020.

"We are at a critical point in time when it comes to preparing Georgia's next generation of leaders," said Arianne Weldon, director of Get Georgia ReadingCampaign for Grade-Level Reading. "The first critical milestone for any child's success in education is the ability to read by third grade because this is the moment a child transitions from learning to read, to reading to learn."

Nearly two-thirds of Georgia's children are not reading proficiently by the end of third grade. According to a study commissioned by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, children who cannot read by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school than proficient readers. Children born into low-income families who lack access to educational opportunities arrive in kindergarten having heard 30 million fewer words within the first four years of life than their peers from more financially stable homes. Failure to reach this milestone has implications on Georgia's ability to prosper.

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PHWEEK

McIntosh County Health Department Receives Grant to Promote Literacy in Children

In rural McIntosh County where resources are stretched thin and poverty is not uncommon, people know they can rely on the McIntosh County Health Department for certain services. Soon, those services will include access to books for children.

The McIntosh County Health Department

has received a $4,500 grant from the

Communities of Coastal Georgia

Foundation to promote literacy by

educating parents about the importance

of reading to young children and giving

books to children to inspire them to

take an active interest in reading. The

grant funding will be used to create a

reading-friendly space which will

include a reading rug, children's chair,

and bookcase inside the health

department and to provide an age-

appropriate book for every child who comes to the health department for services.

(L to R) McIntosh County Health Department nurse, Brooke Deverger, R.N.; Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation board member,

Michael Hardy; McIntosh County Health

"Considering that well over half the young children in McIntosh County come to the health department for services,

Department nurse manager, Paige Lightsey, R.N.; and Betty Dixon, nursing and clinical coordinator for the Coastal Health District.

we thought this would be a great opportunity to get those children excited about

reading," said McIntosh County Health Department Nurse Manager, Paige

Lightsey, R.N. "In the long run this project can really make a positive impact on

the lives of the children in McIntosh County."

Director of Communications Ryan Deal
Content Coordinator Connie F. Smith-Lindsey

Some Unconventional Health Advice: Maybe You Need a Vacation

Sr. Graphic Designer Ginny Jacobs
Web Developer Jimmy Clanton, Jr.
Editorial & Design Team Tammy Beasley Eric Jens Nancy Nydam Sandra Roberts

Is a vacation good for your mental health? And if so, is that a good enough reason to take one?

Most people enjoy out-of-town excursions. Lots of people take them annually. But as another summer begins to fade, many workers may be wondering if a vacation is worth the trouble and expense - especially in a time of high gas prices and airfares.

And modern travelers often face an added problem as they go on holiday: They take along their personal

Getting away may be what you need to relieve stress.

technology devices, allowing the stresses that they are trying to escape to follow

them out of town.

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