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Talking Healthy Habits with Kids First Lady Sandra Deal Presents
DPH's Lisa Dawson with the Servant's Heart Award
Stay Heart-Healthy Beyond American Heart Month

Shares Her Strong4Life Secrets!
As a public health dietician with Fulton County's Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, Greta Sebestyen, MS, RD, LD, knows a thing or two about helping families make changes for a healthier lifestyle.
But as we all know, change is hard especially when it comes to kids!
"I was getting a lot of resistance from moms when talking with them about their child's high body mass index or BMI," Sebestyen said. "Sometimes there was denial there was even a problem, and sometimes they'd just tell me what they thought I wanted to hear. Either way, they were not making any changes. I needed tools to help me communicate effectively with these moms."

Healthy Smiles Begin with Good

Oral Health

Working with the Georgia Department of

Emergency Preparedness Director Presented Masters of Safety Award

Public Health's (DPH) WIC program and Georgia Shape, the Governor's childhood obesity initiative, Strong4Life created

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training and tools to equip providers with

Greta Sebestyen, MS, RD, LD, completed Strong4Life's provider training to learn counseling and goal setting strategies to help WIC clients establish healthier behaviors. Since

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advanced skills needed to promote healthy behaviors to WIC clients in an informative and encouraging manner.

that time, she's become a WIC Champion and now mentors other providers on utilizing these skills to help community members live healthier
lives.

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First Lady Sandra Deal Presents DPH's Lisa

PHTRAINING Dawson with the Servant's Heart Award


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 about the training and to register, click here.
Check out Saba for these February Courses
Saba LMS has a new home! Log into Learning- Development.dph.ga.gov .
Introduction to Public Health in Georgia
Tues., Feb. 24 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Grants Management Wed., Feb. 25
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Lisa Dawson, injury prevention program director for the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Division of Health Protection was presented with the 2014 Servant's Heart Award by First Lady Sandra Deal last week.

Centered on the concept of

volunteerism, First Lady Deal's

Servant's Heart Award honors

community leaders that utilize

their skills to increase civic

engagement, mobilize volunteer groups and resources and fulfill community needs.

Gov. Nathan Deal, First Lady Sandra Deal and DPH Commissioner Brenda Fitzgerald, M.D., presented Lisa Dawson, DPH injury prevention program director, with the Servant's Heart Award in recognition of her volunteer and

advocacy work for children and families in Georgia.

Known for being a passionate

public servant, Dawson employs her public health and injury prevention knowledge to

solve complex community challenges and empower her fellow community members.

Budgets 101 Thurs., Feb 26 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Computer Training (Instructor- Led)
Excel Formulas & Functions Thurs., Feb. 19
9:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Excel Data & Management & Pivot Tables
Thurs., Feb. 19 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Excel Graphical Charts Tues., Feb. 24
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Excel Intermediate Functions Tues., Feb. 24
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 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.
Free Online Courses Available from Lynda.com

Stay Heart Healthy Beyond American Heart Month

This upcoming Saturday marks the last day of American Heart Month this February. Throughout the month, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has worked alongside our national and statewide partners to help implement policies and programs that reduce instances of heart disease among Georgians.

We've announced our exciting participation in the Million Hearts initiative, connected citizens to blood pressure monitoring services and even shared important information about our efforts to reduce heart defects in infants.

Although February is almost over, there's still an opportunity for you to learn skills that will help you live a fulfilling heart-healthy

Although February is almost over, DPH is encouraging Georgians to implements the ABC's of the Million Hearts
initiative to live a heart-healthy life all year long.

life and prevent heart disease beyond American Heart Month.

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 PH email account.
Submit calendar entries to communications@dph.ga.gov by 12
noon on Wednesday.

Healthy Smiles Begin with Good Oral Health and No E-Cigarettes
If you ask any dentist or dental hygienist, they will agree that oral health can be an effective indicator of your overall health regardless of age or socioeconomic status.

PHNEWS
Georgia Shape on Health Connect South
Policies in place to handle health emergencies
Superbug outbreak at UCLA: FDA warns medical scopes may spread
deadly bacteria
Georgia State Scientists Get $2.7 Million CDC Grant To Improve Blood Transfusion Outcomes

With one quick glance, dentists

can tell if you've been flossing

regularly and controlling your

sweet tooth. What you may not

realize is they can also detect

potential chronic diseases and

make an educated prediction

about your health behaviors, particularly if you are a tobacco user.

DPH's health experts are working to educate the public on the oral and long-term health impacts of e-cigarettes, particularly
among the teen and preteen demographic where these

products are most popular.

In support of National

Children's Dental Health Month coordinated by the American Dental Association, the

Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging parents and caregivers to

pay close attention to symptoms such as bleeding, tender gums, oral pain, and mouth

infections in their children to proactively identify health conditions prompted by

tobacco or e-cigarette use.

Ebola Victims Still Infectious a Week After Death, Scientists Find

CDC Official Debunks Theory DPH Emergency Preparedness Director Presented

Linking Immigrants to Measles Outbreak

Masters of Safety Award

Smoking's Toll on Health Is Even Worse Than Previously Thought, a
Study Finds Premature Delivery Tied to Heart
Risks in Mother Reducing Blood Pressure Lowers Risk of Diabetes Complications
3 daily cups of coffee linked to reduced endometrial cancer risk
PHRECIPE
Squash w/Pecans and Cranberries

Eight Gainesville and Hall County public safety leaders were recently recognized at the Masters of Safety: Builders of Community Trust ceremony coordinated by Featherbone Communiversity. Among those honored was Mark Palen, emergency preparedness director for the Georgia Department of Public Health's (DPH) North Health District.

The Masters of Safety is a

collaborative between

Featherbone Communiversity and

Lanier Technical College for the

Masters Series Program, a recognition initiative that highlights the expertise and contributions of professionals in a

Mark Palen, emergency preparedness director for DPH's North Health District and former military professional, was honored for this leadership in public safety and emergency preparedness by the Master Series Program presented by

specific trade or industry including

the Featherbone Communiversity.

nursing, construction and

teaching. The Master of Safety

ceremony specifically honors professionals specializing in public safety and emergency

preparedness.

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During the event, each recipient shared their reasons for becoming a public servant and how their work benefited the community. Palen commented on his long-time commitment to public service that began during his childhood volunteer experiences.

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