Don't see graphics and text from DPH?Click here Follow Us! Talking Healthy Habits with Kids: A Dietitian Submit your story suggestions, ideas, comments or a story of your own! In This Issue 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 App of the Week: Weilos 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 PHEVENTS 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. Looking for DPH events? Visit the Events Schedule on our website. 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. Serves: 4 Prep Time: 45 min Click Here for Full Recipe 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. PHWEEK Communications Director Shawn Ryan Editor Ebony Brooks Content Coordinator Connie F. Smith-Lindsey Graphic Designer Darryl Moland Web Developer Jimmy Clanton, Jr. Editorial & Design Team Tammy Beasley Eric Jens Nancy Nydam Sandra Roberts App of the Week: Weilos Weight loss is difficult, so why go at it alone? Lose weight now by joining other real dieters who have lost over 350,000 pounds together! Helping each other is what makes Weilos a supportive weight loss community. Get the app to lose weight by tracking your progress, and staying motivated with a stream of weight loss before and after pictures, healthy food photos and motivational quotes from real people. Join the fun by supporting others, and posting yourself. Reach a weight loss goal? Post it! Belt fitting loose? Post it! Have a question? Ask away! Feeling unmotivated? Open the app! 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