Don't see graphics and text from DPH?Click here Follow Us! Georgia Department of Public Health Unveils Low THC Oil Registry Submit your story suggestions, ideas, comments or a story of your own! In This Issue Georgia Department of Public Health Unveils Low THC Oil Registry Get Georgia Reading: Leveraging Technology to Get Kids Reading Clayton County Healthier Generations 24/7 DAD Program Strengthens Fatherhood and Families Playworks To Host Inaugural CrossFit Fundraiser In Honor of School Recess App of the Week: OSHA Heat Safety Tool The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) unveiled the "Low THC Oil Registry" required by HB 1, the "Haleigh's Hope Act." The registry is a secure database of patients authorized to possess cannabinoid oil in Georgia. Patients and caregivers of patients who believe they may be eligible should consult with their physician about the possibility of obtaining a card allowing them to possess 20 fluid ounces of low THC oil. DPH (DPH) unveiled the "Low THC Oil Registry," a secure database of patients authorized to possess cannabinoid oil in Georgia. "Today marks a milestone for the state of Georgia and the Department of Public Health," said Brenda Fitzgerald, M.D., DPH commissioner and state health officer. "Implementing HB 1 has been no small task, but individuals suffering from conditions listed in the law now have another treatment option available to them. The secure cards we developed will ensure only those who are legally allowed to possess low THC oil for medical purposes will be able to do so, and we are confident the electronic registry we have created will serve doctors and their patients quickly and efficiently long into the future." PHEVENTS 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. To learn more about the training and to register, click here. Saba LMS has a new home! Log into Learning- Development.dph.ga.gov . Free Online Courses Available from Lynda.com Get Georgia Reading: Leveraging Technology to Get Kids Reading One of the biggest obstacles in getting kids to read proficiently by the 3rd grade is getting them motivated to read. There are many factors that impede reading proficiency in Georgia, but one major factor is access to books. By providing students "just-right" books, or books that are both engaging Educators, librarians, students and parents in Georgia are and at their reading level, the accessing approximately 8,000 free enhanced digital books this chances of establishing a student's love of reading summer. Electronic-book provider myON says students should read a minimum of eight books to eliminate the summer slide. improve drastically. Thanks to the continued partnership between myON and Get Georgia Reading: Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, books are more accessible to kids in Georgia who are learning to read and reading to learn. 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. Instructor-Led Microsoft Classes Excel Basics Tues., Jun. 23 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Excel Formatting Tues., Jun. 23 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Excel Formulas & Functions Wed., Jul. 1 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Excel Data Management & Pivot Tables Wed., Jul. 1 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Microsoft instructor-led classes will only be approved for groups that can guarantee a minimum of six DPH participants. Please contact Lisa Miller for more information and to schedule a class. Clayton County Healthier Generations 24/7 DAD Program Strengthens Fatherhood and Families Clayton County Board of Health (CCBOH) is building strong families through the Healthier Generations 24/7 DAD program, which is designed to increase and maintain the father's involvement with his children, improve co-parenting relationships and promote family resiliency. Healthier Generations 24/7 African-American males in Clayton County participate in the DAD program provides linkages 24/7 DAD program, facilitated by Roosevelt Muhammad, to learn to resources for workforce skills that promote increased father involvement in the well- development, legal issues, being of women, children and families. child care and housing - all important resources that increase fathers' capacity to provide financial stability for their children. The fatherhood initiative is a component of the Healthy Start Grant funding opportunity provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Submit calendar entries to communications@dph.ga.gov by 12 noon on Wednesday. PHNEWS Playworks To Host Inaugural CrossFit Fundraiser In Honor of School Recess Why are new Georgia mothers dying? A wave of closures for dirty pools in metro Atlanta: Some metro facilities fail scrutiny again and again but still operate. Community Voices: Volunteers trained to assist in health emergencies CDC Tweaking Flu Vaccine for Better Protection Protecting Kids From Unhealthy TV Food Ads Study Backs IUDs for New Mothers, With No Waiting New AMA policy favors ending nonmedical vaccine exemptions Playworks, a Georgia Shape partner working to put physical activity back into schools, is inviting fitness enthusiasts and athletic teams to put their physical prowess to good use in honor of Georgia's children. BTB Fitness, an Atlanta-based CrossFit gym, is partnering with Playworks Georgia for the inaugural Lift to Play Challenge Playworks is calling all exercise enthusiasts and fitness beginners on June 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. to participate in its CrossFit competitive sporting event to raise This fundraising event will awareness about the importance of recess in Georgia schools. bring together CrossFit enthusiasts and community members exercising together to raise money for its programs that give low-income schools increased access to physical activity specialists. While CrossFit is generally held as a competitive sport, Playworks is inviting teachers, school staff members and Georgia residents of all fitness levels to enjoy this familyfriendly event to raise awareness about how physical activity benefits students' health, behavior, academic performance and even problem-solving skills. Ag commissioner App of the Week: OSHA Heat Safety Tool wants Georgia Grown schools Emory's School of Nursing gets $2.9M grant to train nurses for aging veterans When you're working in the heat, safety comes first. With the OSHA Heat Safety Tool, you have vital safety information available whenever and wherever you need it - right on your mobile phone. PHRECIPE Banana Dog Serves: 1 Prep Time: 5 Minutes Click Here for Full Recipe The OSHA Heat Safety Tool app is presented by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The app allows workers and supervisors to calculate the heat index for their worksite, and, based on the heat index, displays a risk level to outdoor workers. Then, with a simple "click," you can get reminders about the protective measures that should be taken at that risk level to protect workers from heatrelated illness. PHWEEK Communications Director Shawn Ryan Editor Ebony Brooks Content Coordinator Connie F. 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