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High Temperatures in Georgia Raise Health Concerns
DPH Makes Testing Accessible in Georgia for National HIV Testing
Day DPH Environmental Health Leaders Prepare Georgia for
Travel Season DeKalb County Board of Health Asks Public to Name Its Mobile
Farmers Market App of the Week: Waterlogged

With temperatures expected to be in the mid 90's throughout the state for the next several days, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to avoid prolonged exposure to the heat and sun and to limit strenuous outdoor activity to prevent heat related illnesses.

"Extreme heat can lead to very

DPH leaders are advising all Georgians to take proper

high body temperatures, brain precautions to avoid heat exhaustion and overexposure to the

and organ damage, even

sun.

death," said DPH Commissioner

Brenda Fitzgerald, M.D. "It's important to stay cool and hydrated in extreme

temperatures to avoid serious health effects like heat exhaustion and heat stroke."

Heat stroke is a serious illness characterized by a body temperature greater than 105 degrees. Symptoms may include dry red skin, convulsions, disorientation, delirium and coma. Onset of heat stroke can be rapid; serious symptoms can occur within minutes. Treatment involves the rapid lowering of body temperature using a cool bath or wet towels. Keep victims of heat stroke in a cool area and immediately call 911.

PHEVENTS

DPH Makes Testing Accessible in Georgia for

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

National HIV Testing Day

National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is always observed on June 27. The annual theme remains the same for an important public health message: Take the Test. Take Control.

Getting an HIV test is the only

way to know if you have HIV

and is a critical part of

stopping the spread of the virus.

The annual theme for National HIV Testing Day each year focuses on taking the HIV test to take control of your overall health status.

The Georgia Department of

Public Health (DPH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 18 health

districts, community based organizations (CBOs) and others are joining forces on

NHTD to encourage Georgians to get tested and know their health status to stop the

spread of HIV.

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.

DPH Environmental Health Leaders Prepare Georgia for Travel Season

Travel season in Georgia has arrived, bringing with it crowds of tourists and adventurers looking to enjoy the southern charm of an area proudly boasting the nickname "The Peach State."

While tourist attraction tickets and lodging facilities continue selling out, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is hard at work ensuring vacationers enjoy a safe and healthy experience during their local exploration.

DPH's Hotels, Motels and Campgrounds Program supports Georgia's thriving tourism industry by providing permit and inspection services that protect the health of vacationers.

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.

DPH's Environmental Health Section's Hotels, Motels and Campgrounds Program works behind the scenes of popular hotel, motel and outdoor destinations in Georgia to ensure tourist accommodations provide essential services, facilities and sanitary conditions required to protect the public's health and safety.

Submit calendar entries

to communications@dph.ga.gov by 12

noon on Wednesday.

DeKalb County Board of Health Asks Public to

PHNEWS

Name Its Mobile Farmers Market

Medical Marijuana Registry Unveiled
Metro Atlanta at the center of a burgeoning HIV crisis

The DeKalb County Board of Health, in collaboration with DeKalb County Government and DeKalb County, is asking the public to help name its new mobile farmers market.

Medical Use of Marijuana Doesn't Set to start visiting areas

Increase Youths' Use, Study Finds around the county beginning

July 7, the mobile farmers

Georgia's Reports Huge Disparities market will carry fresh,

in Maternal Mortality

affordable produce directly to DeKalb County Board of Health retrofitted an old bus, featuring

residents.

custom-built hanging baskets on the exterior of the bus, to

F.D.A. Gives Food Industry 3 Years

increase access to healthy fruits and vegetables for local

to Eliminate Trans Fats

"Promoting healthy food

residents.

options through access to locally grown fresh produce not only reduces food deserts,

To Lose Weight, Eating Less Trumps Exercising More

but also helps to stimulate the economy by getting fresh vegetables and fruits to new consumers," said S. Elizabeth Ford, M.D., M.B.A., district health director of the DeKalb County Board of Health.

Now is best time for back-toschool vaccinations, says health
department
Study on ER returns suggests more need for follow-up care
How much exercise do you really need ?

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Celebrates Grand Opening of Marietta Health Center
Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) unveiled the newest facility expansion to its Marietta Public Health Center last week.

PHRECIPE
Dessert Fruit Kabobs Serves: 4
Prep Time: 30 Minutes Click Here for Full Recipe

During a ribbon cutting

ceremony, CDPH thanked

community leaders and public

health staff for their continued

commitment to ensuring

healthier lives and communities in Cobb and Douglas counties.

Jack Kennedy, M.D., district health director, Cobb & Douglas Public Health; Brenda Fitzgerald, M.D., Georgia Department of Public Health commissioner and other key community leaders came together for the official ribbon cutting ceremony at the

The celebration was attended by local and state elected

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Marietta Health Center grand opening celebration.

officials and community leaders including Brenda Fitzgerald, M.D., Georgia

Department of Public Health commissioner; Tim Lee, Cobb County Board of

Commissioners chairman; David Hankerson, Cobb County manager; Dr. Dan Stephens,

Cobb County Board of Health chairman.

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

App of the Week: Waterlogged
If you're not drinking enough water, the Waterlogged mobile app can help!
With a simple and sleek user interface, Waterlogged allows you to track your water consumption without hindering your daily activities and fitness exercises. You can chart the amount of water and receive reminders through the day to keep you going.
As temperatures in Georgia continue to rise this summer, the Waterlogged app is sure to help you find refreshing relief while building a lifelong healthy habit.

Georgia Public Health Observances | June 2015

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