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Hospitals, clinic teaming up to address community health needs The Augusta Chronicle, February 16, 2012     Cobb may forbid tobacco in parks Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 19, 2012      State health budgets bring relief, some pain Georgia Health News, February 14, 2012     Food deserts popping up in middle Georgia 41 NBC News, February 13, 2012     Cobb schools educating students on how to properly care for teeth The Marietta Daily Journal, February 12, 2012      Congress must show courage on care for seniors, veterans Georgia Health News, February 7, 2012      Task forces to discuss report on Medicaid Georgia Health News, February 8, 2012     DPH recognizes National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Georgia Department of Public Health, February 6, 2012     University looking for 'creative' ways to address Georgia obesity Red and Black, February 4, 2012      Georgia’s Go Red Campaign Protects Women’s Heart Health Georgia Department of Public Health, February 3, 2012     Combating child obesity a priority The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 1, 2012     Diabetes fight starts with us The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 1, 2012     HealthWatch: Diabetic-related amputations are down WRBL News, January 29, 2012     NASTAD: Georgia has longest AIDS waiting list in nation 11 Alive, January 26, 2012     Savannahians manage diabetes with Community Health Mission's simple formula of diet and excercise Savannah Morning News, January 28, 2012     UGA earns $3 million grant to improve diabetes education Athens Banner-Herald, January 26, 2012     GA ranks 45th in nation for bicycle and pedestrian safety WTVM, January 23, 2012     Investment in health care can boost economy, GHSU president says Athens Banner-Herald, January 22, 2012     Mental health awareness week Athens Banner-Herald, January 16, 2012     More than half of teens who gave birth weren't using contraception WTOC, January 20, 2012     Key report on Medicaid calls for big change Georgia Health News, January 20, 2012     Testing for HIV together, hearing results together NECN, January 18, 2012     State gets low marks in fighting tobacco Georgia Health News, January 19, 2012     Is BMI ever TMI? CNN, January 12, 2012     Economy Hurting Rural Hospitals Georgia Public Broadcasting News, January 16, 2012     Obesity ads serve as wakeup call The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 12, 2012     AIDS risk higher in the South The Birmingham News, January 14, 2012     Deal's priority: Keeping doctors in Georgia Georgia Health News, January, 10, 2012     UGA College of Public Health professor Mark Ebell appointed to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force University of Georgia, College of Public Health, January 10, 2012     Unexplained Infant Deaths to be Recorded in New Database Fox News, January 9, 2012     Community ending childhood obesity WALB, January 9, 2012     A healthy goal: Keep kids moving Gainesville Times, January 7, 2012     Some mentally disabled lose services The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 9, 2012     Pre-K cuts, childhood obesity top concerns at Columbus forum Ledger-Enquirer, January 7, 2012     UGA and Emory Offer Traning for Public Health Workforce Georgia Department of Public Health, January 4, 2012     Panel urges lower cutoff for child lead poisoning Athens Banner-Herald, January 4, 2012     Legislative preview: The health care lineup Georgia Health News, December 5, 2012     Mom's poverty, diabetes might raise ADHD risk in kids WTOC, January 3, 2012     DPH “Partners Up” Georgia Department of Public Health, January 4, 2012     Top Georgia health care stories of 2011 Georgia Health News, December 20, 2011     Coaches to help discharged patients stay out of hospital Georgia Health News, December 14, 2011     State leads the way in telemedicine The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 27, 2011      State gets $5 million bonus for kids' program Georgia Health News, December 28, 2011     State to cut staff for HIV prevention Georgia Health News, December 22, 2011     Report: Budget cuts hurting ability to fight disease, disaster 11Alive, December 26, 2011     Georgia Southern Awarded Grant to Support Quality Improvement Initiatives within State  Association of Schools of Public Health, December 23, 2011     Shaping up: Schools try to curb childhood obesity The Daily Citizen, December 19, 2011     Better health, byte by byte The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 15, 2011     Fixing ailing system achievable The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 15, 2011     Regional health clinic opens in Palmetto; built with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds The Newnan Times-Herald, December 17, 2011     Fast-Food Outlet Stirs Concerns in a Mecca of Healthy Living The New York Times, December 18, 2011     Survey: 1 in 4 women attacked by intimate partner The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 14, 2011     Georgia ranked 48th in per capita personal health care spending Georgia Public Policy Foundation, December 14, 2011     Lifesaving heart program finds itself at risk Georgia Health News, December 13, 2011     Emory Partners with Hispanic Health Coalition to Improve Health Status of Georgia Latinos Emory University, December 12, 2011     20,000 download Georgia's new disaster "app"  Atlanta Business Chronicle, December 12, 2011     Pay cut averted for Medicaid, PeachCare Georgia Health News, December 8, 2011     License to Save Report Finds Graduated Driver Licensing Could Save 41 Lives and $300 Million in Georgia Annually Rome Newswire, December 7, 2011     Health report: Americans getting fatter; Ga. ranked 37th The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 7, 2011     How Healthy Is Your State? Fox News, December 6, 2011     111 million vaccinated for flu this year The Augusta Chronicle, December 5, 2011     Influenza Vaccination Week promotes flu shots Clayton News Daily, December 5, 2011     Georgia launches state-wide tobacco-free campaign The Newnan Times-Herald, December 4, 2011     Robot consultation The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 22, 2011     Cultural Consciousness The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 22, 2011     DPH finds promise in Arizona in HIV care The Georgia Department of Public Health, November 28, 2011     Pieces of Crystal: Homeless and HIV-positive in Atlanta CNN, November 30, 2011     National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 4 - 10, 2011 The Savannah Tribune, November 23, 2011     Unconventional women's clinic a lifeline for many Georgia Health News, November 28, 2011     Georgia Immunization Coalition offers free flu shot locator online The Newnan Times-Herald, November 27, 2011     Prenatal program targets farmworkers The Moultrie Observer, November 26, 2011     Neglecting HIV/AIDS in the Southeast CNN, November 27, 2011     Commit to beating diabetes The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 25, 2011     Anti-obesity group gets $2.5 million grant The Moultrie Observer, November 19, 2011     Georgia Medicaid doesn't help smokers quit The Augusta Chronicle, November 16, 2011     Poor county is rich in lessons for med students Georgia Health News, October 24, 2011     Fulton County Summit Raises Awareness about the Dangers of Secondhand Smoke Georgia Department of Public Health, November 14, 2011     State workers prodded to get healthy or pay more Savannah Morning News, November 14, 2011     'Peachy' sings praises of telemedicine The Moultrie Observer, November 12, 2011     Researcher looks at roots of health disparities Georgia Health News, November 9, 2011     Challenge gets local kids moving Gainesville Times, November 10, 2011     Health grant change may hurt some counties Georgia Health News, November 9, 2011     Stroke risks also linked to mental decline CNN Health, November 7, 2011     "Let's Move" a Success Georgia Department of Public Health, November 7, 2011     Confusion about PSA test The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 4, 2011     CHIPping In Healthcare Finance News, November 4, 2011     Georgia school nurses play key role in treating, preventing diabetes in schoolchildren Appen Newspapers, November 4, 2011     Georgia drug monitoring program gets $400,000 grant The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 3, 2011     Online Diabetes Health Movement "Calling All Types" Launches in Atlanta-Area Business Wire, October 27, 2011     Grant brings Georgia produce to school lunch trays Gainesville Times, November 1, 2011     Participation growing in Bowdon health campaign Times-Georgian, October 30, 2011     Recession takes toll on health-care industry The Augusta Chronicle, October 30, 2011     Atlanta Conducts Urban Farm Design Competition Nation's Cities Weekly, October 31, 2011     Childhood obesity takes center stage at Democratic caucus meeting Macon Telegraph, October 27, 2011     AIDS drug program funding enhanced The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 25, 2011     Food Day Fuels National Appetite for Health Food Safety News, October 25, 2011     Researchers Now Using Social Media to Track Flu Epidemics Georgia Department of Public Health, October 24, 2011     Insurance exchange could ease health care cost for small businesses The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 22, 2011     Hospitals work to lower 30-day readmission rates The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 19, 2011     Foodborne Illness Cases Prompt Caution Georgia Department of Public Health, October 17, 2011     Georgia launching rating system for childcare centers Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 14, 2011     More than Half of Local Health Departments Cut Programs Georgia Department of Public Health, October 17, 2011     Medicaid Cuts Could Hit Georgia Minorities Hard, Study Finds WABE News, October 13, 2011     U.S. heart disease rates keep falling WTOC, October 14, 2011     Diabetes & Obesity in America (Infographic) Live Science, October 11, 2011     Sustainable Baby-friendly Initiative: CDC Announces New Effort Examiner, October 13, 2011     Looking to Save Money, More Places Decide to Stop Fluoridating the Water The New York Times, October 13, 2011     Fight Against AIDS Focuses on Latinos, Hispanics Georgia Department of Public Health, October 11, 2011     Breast Cancer Awareness: Who’s Missing Here? Georgia Department of Public Health, October 11, 2011     Ga. school nurses plan flu vaccine clinics for students, staff The Newnan Times-Herald, October 9, 2011     Health department to hold drive-through flu shot clinic Oct. 14 The Post-Searchlight, October 10, 2011     Community health centers hit hard by Washington deficit cuts The Washington Post, October 6, 2011     Health officials warn flu season is here Cherokee Tribune, October 1, 2011     VersionOne Tackles Georgia's Air Quality and Commuting Cost Challenges Market Watch, October 5, 2011     Teen Vaccinations Against Cervical Cancer Lagging The Huffington Post, August 25, 2011     Board of Health Convenes for Orientation Georgia Department of Public Health, October 3, 2011     Controversy over children’s obesity book Georgia Department of Public Health, September 26, 2011     County Health Officials, Main Street Stone Mountain Fight Childhood Obesity Stone Mountain-Redan Patch, September 27, 2011     Public Health cites progress despite problems Georgia Health News, September 26, 2011     Athens hospital will offer free help Online Athens, September 20, 2011     Is Junk Food Really Cheaper? The New York Times, September 24, 2011     Parents Set Examples for How Kids Eat Georgia Department of Public Health, September 26, 2011     Georgia to Observe 2nd Annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day: September 23, 2011 Georgia Department of Public Health, September 16, 2011     Budget squeeze dooms public health clinic Georgia Health News, September 22, 2011     Georgia Floods Anniversary, Emergency Preparedness Alpharetta-Milton Patch, September 21, 2011     World Rabies Day: Taking notice of a neglected disease Science Blogs, September 21, 2011     Public Health works 24/7 to be prepared for possible contagions Rome News-Tribune, September 20, 2011     Georgia Partnership for TeleHealth Partners with Specialists On Call to Deliver Emergency Neurologists & Psychiatrists Immediately to Patients Market Watch, September 20, 2011     Get Fit with GAPA at Georgia State Parks this Fall Online PR News, September 20, 2011     County to attack obesity with $2.6 million plan The Champion Newspaper, September 16, 2011      CDC Foundation, Georgia-Pacific Professional Debut Handwashing Exhibition at David J. Sencer CDC Museum PRNewswire, September 20, 2011     DPH Launches iPhone/Android "App" This Week Georgia Department of Public Health, September 19, 2011     State's new initiative to fight student obesity taking SHAPE The Times-Herald, September 18, 2011     Killing Jobs and Making Us Sick The New York Times, September 16, 2011     Science Lags as Health Problems Emerge Near Gas Fields ProPublica, September 16, 2011     Survey: Parents loath to discuss weight issues with kids The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 15, 2011     Focus on child passenger safety Athens Banner-Herald, September 15, 2011     CDC: Adults Largely Unvaccinated Georgia Department of Public Health, September 12, 2011     Poverty at new heights in Georgia, nation The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 13, 2011     Senior Health Fair Wednesday at Newnan YMCA The Times-Herald, September 13, 2011     Hall County program targets obesity in children Gainesville Times, September 11, 2011     Let's Move! Georgia Schools Challenge Georgia Department of Public Health, September 12, 2011     The Real Threat of ‘Contagion’ The New York Times, September 11, 2011     Georgia drivers can now list medical conditions on license The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 8, 2011     Children's Healthcare childhood obesity ad campaign raises awareness The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 2, 2011     Drive-by flu shot clinics coming to North Georgia Chattanooga Times Free Press, August 30, 2011     Georgia Pledges Support for Conversion to Electronic Health Records WSWG, September 2, 2011      President Issues Clarion Call on Childhood Obesity Georgia Department of Public Health, September 5, 2011      Refocused home economics classes could answer some public health problems The New York Times, September 5, 2011     Fulton sites test positive for West Nile virus Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 2, 2011     UGA, global team tackles health issues Athens Banner-Herald, September 6, 2011     The Cutting Edge: Obesity in Central Georgia I3WAMZ, August 31, 2011     Georgia Faces Obesity Epidemic Georgia Department of Public Health, August 29, 2011     18th Annual Immunize Georgia Conference: Providing Immunization Education Georgia Department of Public Health, August 29, 2011     Tying Health Problems to Rise in Home Foreclosures The Wall Street Journal, August 31, 2011     Movers, shakers, moms and programs help fight obesity Georgia Health News, August 29, 2011     Nursing program grant opens doors for future students The George-Anne, August 29, 2011      PHWEEK Introduces Board of Public Health Members Georgia Department of Public Health, August 29, 2011      Transition Team Recognized by Governor, Legislators and Commissioner Georgia Department of Public Health, August 29, 2011      Emory Launches New Predictive Health Minor The Emory Wheel, August 26, 2011     DCH Receives $2.5 Million Grant to Enhance Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids Georgia Department of Community Health, August 25, 2011     Healthy Choices Key to Managing Type 2 Diabetes My Fox Atlanta, August 24, 2011     Medicaid important to Georgia's economy Athens Banner-Herald, August 26, 2011     A blue-ribbon board with a daunting job Georgia Health News, August 24, 2011     State health officials can’t track hospital-related infections The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 21, 2011     Food Corps, “Food’s New Foot Soldiers”, Concentrates on Communities with High Rates of Childhood Obesity The New York Times, August 24, 2011     Strong4Life aims to shed light on Georgia’s child obesity crisis and shed pounds in a two part ad campaign Partner Up! for Public Health, August 23, 2011     Emergency Preparedness Meets as “Above-Normal” Hurricane Season Looms Georgia Department of Public Health, August 22, 2011     Researchers: Obesity Rises Along With Food Costs Georgia Department of Public Health, August 22, 2011     Preaching a Healthy Diet in the Deep-Fried Delta The New York Times, August 21, 2011     State aims to eliminate AIDS Drug Assistance Program's waiting list with grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention GA Voice, August 19, 2011     Georgia's Schools Become Clean Air Schools to Tackle Traffic and Air Quality Challenges in their Communities The Gwinnett Gazette, August 17, 2011      Georgia continues to lag behind in child well-being The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 17, 2011      Patient health care records ready to go viral The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 16, 2011      Combating Disease and Absenteeism: Clayton Co. Merges Vaccines With School Enrollment Georgia Department of Public Health, August 15, 2011     Dekalb "Moves" to End Obesity Georgia Department of Public Health, August 15, 2011     Poverty a strong factor for HIV in Atlanta and other cities, CDC finds The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 11, 2011      Georgia School health heroes honored APPEN Newspapers, August 11, 2011      Bat bite might have exposed Richmond County boy to rabies The Augusta Chronicle, August 11, 2011     Appalachian clinic gets grant to keep clinics open Gainesville Times, August 9, 2011     Georgia High Schools Fail to Protect Players from Oppressive Heat U.S. Politics Daily, August 10, 2011     Health Guide for the Uninsured WABE, August 9, 2011      Tackling Obesity Amid Poverty In A Mississippi County NPR, August 9, 2011     West Nile Virus case confirmed WALB, August 9, 2011      Rapid Pulse: GHSU first in Georgia to offer 3D breast imaging Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 9, 2011     UGA College of Public Health looking to place interns in Colquitt County, Southwest Georgia The Moultrie Observer, August 8, 2011     Georgia's Dean Appointed to State Public Health Board Association of Schools of Public Health, August 5, 2011      HIV aid pipeline clogged by state Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 7, 2011      Emory experts weigh in on obesity at AACC Annual Meeting Emory Health Now Blog, August 3, 2011     Rabid raccoon turns up in horse's stall Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 3, 2011     City of Newnan gets employee wellness incentive grant The Times-Herald, August 3, 2011      CDC report urges hospitals to promote breast-feeding The Augusta Chronicle, August 2, 2011      Georgia firm's blueprint for taming health costs Georgia Health News, July 27, 2011     Smoke-free ordinance vital for a healthier Augusta The Augusta Chronicle, July 31, 2011     Immunization crucial for prevention Coastal Courier, July 27, 2011     Health department prepares for back-to-school vaccination rush WRDW Augusta, July 27, 2011     Georgia implements physical education act in schools WRDW Augusta, July 26, 2011     Bowing to Pressure, McDonald's Makes Happy Meals More Healthful National Public Radio, July 26, 2011     Georgia Department of Public Health Expands Free Nicotine Treatment in 14 Counties Fox 31 WGXL, July 25, 2011     A decade of progress Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 22, 2011     Task Force Targets 'Food Deserts' GPB News, July 25, 2011     A Day in the Life of a TB Worker TalkGwinnett & The Gwinnett Gazette, July 25, 2011     Bad Food? Tax It, and Subsidize Vegetables The New York Times, July 23, 2011     Editorial: Battling childhood obesity should pay dividends Athens Banner-Herald, July 22, 2011     Task force to address Georgia's lack of healthy food options Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 24, 2011     Rabid Fox Attacks Jogger, Pet Canton-Sixes Patch, July 22, 2011     Connecting the dots between public health and economic vitality Partner Up! for Public Health, July 21, 2011     West Nile virus diagnosed in Savannah woman Savannah Morning News, July 21, 2011     Georgia declares war on obesity as rates continue to rise Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 20, 2011     Ranks are thin in Gwinnett's war against TB Georgia Health News, July 20, 2011     Lawrenceville company recalls chicken products Gwinnett Daily Post, July 20, 2011     A Day in the Life of a TB Worker The Albany Journal, July 20, 2011     A Day in the Life of a TB Worker Georgia Politico, July 19, 2011     A Day in the Life of a TB Worker Like the Dew, July 19, 2011     Public Health cleanup to take 'serious digging' Georgia Health News, July 18, 2011     State investigating its HIV unit Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 16, 2011     Community Health Works has wide impact Macon Telegraph, July 18, 2011     Atlantans say taking obese kids from parents is wrong Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 13, 2011     Chain restaurants will make kids menus healthier The Associated Press, July 13, 2011     Chain restaurants to make kids' meals healthier 11 Alive News, July 13, 2011     Georgia health officials offer tips on beating the heat wave in Atlanta Atlanta Northside Family & Parenting Examiner, July 11, 2011     Obesity rate rises across Southeast The Augusta Chronicle, July 7, 2011     Surviving a stroke Georgia Trend, July 6, 2011     Transportation projects should help region improve air quality The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 5, 2011      Restaurant inspectors up the ante in Fulton The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 7, 2011     In the 'Stroke Belt,' Erosion of Memory is More Likely Too The New York Times, July 4, 2011     Several groups receive North Georgia Community Health Awards Access North Georgia, July 2, 2011      Officials say check immunization now WALB-TV, June 30, 2011     Call to action for public health retirees and students Partner Up! for Public Health, June 30, 2011     Car seat law goes into effect Friday The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 29, 2011     MyPlate Replaces Food Guide Pyramid as Model for Healthy Eating Partner Up! for Public Health, June 27, 2011     Groups focus on what works The Augusta Chronicle, June 22, 2011     Vaccine protects kids from a killer Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 22, 2011      VSU Assists with the South Georgia Farmworker Health Project Valdosta State University News, June 22, 2011     Cruel days return to Georgia for AIDS sufferers  Creative Loafing, June 22, 2011     Harvey raising awareness about pulse ox screenings Times-Herald, June 22, 2011     Awareness is key Connect Savannah, June 21, 2011     Georgia Food Code: What’s It All About? Peachtree Corners-Berkeley Lake Patch, June 21, 2011     State targeting fraud in nutrition program Georgia Health News, June 20, 2011     Investing in the future Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 17, 2011     4-year-old helping group fight diabetes Gwinnett Daily Post, June 17, 2011     Children's golf lessons take swing against diabetes Georgia Health News, June 15, 2011     Cumming Health Center Offers Free Prostate Cancer Screenings Cumming Patch, June 14, 2011     FitnessGram program tailors goals to students Athens Banner-Herald, June 14, 2011     Listeria traces found at Augusta Kellogg plant Atlanta Business Chronicle, June 14, 2011     Georgians kept in dark on hospital infections Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 13, 2011     Fitzgerald says she's working on BOH funding The Times-Georgian, June 12, 2011     Peck: Disaster prep is public health issue Athens Banner-Herald, June 10, 2011     Atlanta might face new air quality standard     Jackson County teen clinic to open The Gainesville Times, June 5, 2011     Gov. Deal Declares June 5-11 “Community Health Improvement Week” Georgia Hospital Association, June 2, 2011     Public health group looking for bilingual volunteers The Moultrie Observer, June 3, 2011     Healthcare grant brings national recognition The Daily Citizen, June 4, 2011     Emory-created AIDS map pinpoints disease Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 1, 2011     Healthy Living: Community Health Works Fox 24 News Central, May 25, 2011     Nonprofit Spotlight: Georgia AIDS Coalition Snellville Patch, June 2, 2011     Heat Not Backing Down in Georgia Cascade Patch, June 2, 2011     Schools, state leaders tackling childhood obesity epidemic Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 27, 2011     School nurses raise asthma alarm The Coastal Courier, May 26, 2011     State to reduce Public Health job count Georgia Health News, May 25, 2011     Well water: Safe to drink? The Times-Herald, May 24, 2011     Help stem teen pregnancies The Augusta Chronicle, May 19, 2011     An epic battle - 30 years of fighting AIDS Georgia Health News, May 16, 2011     Governor Deal signs House Bill 214 Partner Up! for Public Health, May 16, 2011     Birge considers cutting family planning Times-Georgian, May 15, 2011     New program targets childhood obesity in Georgia 11 Alive News, May 11, 2011     Center works to educate about birth control Rome News-Tribune, May 9, 2011     A new partnership to tackle obesity Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 9, 2011     Clayton teen summit to address teen pregnancy, parenthood Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 5, 2011     The Red Cross response to Georgia tornadoes WRBL News 3, May 3, 2011     Salmonella prompts tomato recall Atlanta Business Chronicle, May 3, 2011     Autism experts conclude tour, help families The Marietta Daily Journal, May 1, 2011     Health providers stress vaccinating infants, young children Fox 31 News, April 27, 2011     Childhood obesity problem grows in Georgia Atlanta Business Chronicle, April 26, 2011     Public health officials encourage childhood immunization Rome News-Tribune, April 23, 2011     School nurses feeling budget-cutting fallout Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 22, 2011     Archway to add health to its focuses The Moultrie Observer, April 22, 2011     Smoking ban in DeKalb gets nod from Board of Health Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 21, 2011     Phoebe aims to teach children about healthful habits Albany Herald, April 21, 2011     DeKalb County: Public hearing on smoking Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 20, 2011     UGA study finds salmonella less prevalent in organic chicken Athens Banner-Herald, April 20, 2011     STD Cases, Awareness in Gwinnett County Lilburn-Mountain Park Patch, April 19, 2011     There's a national shortage in primary care doctors, but in Northwest Georgia the gap is particularly large The Daily Citizen, April 18, 2011     Public Hearing: Proposed Comprehensive Smoke-Free Air Ordinance The DeKalb County Board of Health , April 18, 2011     Deal: Georgia must fight childhood obesity Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 13, 2011     Deal: State must address child obesity problem Georgia Health News, April 13, 2011     Health department faces challenges The Augusta Chronicle, April 13, 2011     Obesity could throw off cells' 'clock,' study hints The Augusta Chronicle, April 12, 2011     Whitfield County ranks high in health despite some bad habits The Daily Citizen, April 11, 2011     Chatham less healthy than its neighbors Savannah Morning News, April 9, 2011     Save the Date: 2011 GASOPHE Annual Meeting - May 6, 2011 Georgia Society for Public Health Education, April 8, 2011     Rapid Pulse: Georgia State to offer Ph.D. in public health Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 7, 2011     State effort targets diabetes Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 7, 2011     Georgia Department of Community Health and the Black AIDS Institute Bring "Greater Than AIDS" HBCU Testing Tour to Georgia The Body, The Complete HIV/AIDS Resource, April 6, 2011     Obesity is Out When Students Get in Shape The Savannah Tribune, April 6, 2011     Health rankings are good news for county Columbia County News-Times, April 6, 2011     Cancer Coalition helps bear the burden of Breast Cancer WRBL News 3, April 3, 2011     South Georgia Health Ranking WCTV, April 3, 2011     Add Cancer to Health Risks of Diabetes: Study U.S. News & World Report, April 3, 2011     Georgia Division of Public Health on its way to becoming full-fledged Department Partner Up! for Public Health, April 4, 2011     County ranks 35th healthiest in Georgia Times-Georgian, April 3, 2011     Rockdale ranks 16th in health Rockdale Citizen, April 2, 2011     Here's to your health, Northeast Georgia Athens Banner-Herald, April 1, 2011     Georgia must face its childhood obesity problem Macon Telegraph, April 3, 2011     Health district to host ‘Open Mic’ Albany Herald, April 3, 2011     Hall is healthy, but there’s work to be done Gainesville Times, March 31, 2011     Suburban areas are healthiest The Augusta Chronicle, March 30, 2011     COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS: Carroll is No. 38 in Georgia Times Georgian, April 1, 2011     House Bill 214 Update Partner Up! for Public Health, March 31, 2011     Decatur’s snapshot of health The Bainbridge Post-Searchlight, March 30, 2011     Report: Cherokee among healthiest counties The Cherokee Tribune, March 30, 2011     Report: Poor counties are state's least healthy Marietta Daily Journal, March 30, 2011     Hall, Forsyth, Gwinnett among state's healthiest counties Access North Ga, March 30, 2011     Newton lags in county health rankings Covington News, March 30, 2011     Study: Metro counties among state's healthiest Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 30, 2011     Is Georgia next to start daily tests for Japan radiation? Charlotte Observer, March 29, 2011     Public comment sought for infant program The Moultrie Observer, March 28, 2011     Bill moving to clean up Public Health ‘mess’ Georgia Health News, March 29, 2011     Ready, Set, Go! March for Babies The Weekly, March 24, 2011     New Regulations On The Way for Tattoo Studios in Houston Co. WMGT 41 News, March 25, 2011     Reform’s unintended result: No kids’ policies Georgia Health News, March 25, 2011     Alpharetta teen sacks obesity Alpharetta Neighbor, March 23, 2011     GPHA Annual Meeting & Conference: "Rebuilding Public Health in Georgia" Georgia Public Health Association, March 23, 2011     Clarke County, Ga. health officials want to impose new regulations on tattoo parlors The Republic, March 21, 2011     Nursing homes trying to reduce infections Athens Banner-Herald, March 19, 2011     Georgia Dept. of Health urges vaccination against measles WBRC News, March 17, 2011     Public health officials warn of rabies dangers at regional summit The Daily Tribune News, March 17, 2011     Local cancer research may receive fewer dollars from the state WRDW-TV Augusta, March 17, 2011     A Tea Party threat to Public Health bill? Georgia Health News, March 17, 2011     New Study: Diabetes is Troubling South Georgians WCTV, March 16, 2011     Georgia radiation response planner headed to Japan earthquake zone Valdosta Daily Times, March 16, 2011     Costrini: If the Y can't do it, it can't be done Savannah Morning News, March 15, 2011     Hall schools launching child obesity initiative Access North Ga, March 15, 2011     Georgia's diabetes rate among highest in nation Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 14, 2011     Family First: Obesity Campaign Targets Heavy Issue WGXA-TV, March 11, 2011     Dissension brews on family planning Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 12, 2011     University Fights For Cancer Research GPB News, March 10, 2011     DCH initiative aims to decrease HIV rates among African-American women Rome News-Tribune, March 10, 2011     Preemie birth preventive spikes from $10 to $1,500 Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 10, 2011     Health department employees to be honored in Atlanta WTOC 11, March 9, 2011     Georgia: 31st happiest state My Fox 31, March 8, 2011     County's rate of diabetes is high The Cedartown Standard, March 9, 2011     Cancer funding needed, Azziz tells legislators The Augusta Chronicle, March 9, 2011     'Diabetes Belt' Outlined U.S. News & World Report, March 8, 2011     Conservative principles don’t support free ride for smokers Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 2, 2011     Hampton resident leads statewide diabetes campaign Henry Daily Herald, March 2, 2011     Diabetes Prevention at the YMCA WSAV-TV, March 2, 2011     School nurses raise heart disease warning Coastal Courier, March 2, 2011     The Ten States With The Most Vice (And The Most Virtue) 24/7 Wall St., March 1, 2011     Planning group wants to tackle teen pregnancy rate LaGrange Daily News, March 1, 2011     More than 1,000 Georgians on waiting list for AIDS drugs WABE, March 1, 2011     Georgia State to host National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day event Georgia State University, March 1, 2011     Georgia school nurses raise awareness of cardiovascular disease Rockdale Citizen, February 24, 2011     Bill to Create Department of Public Health Clears House Health Committee Partner Up! for Public Health, February 24, 2011     AARP members bring concerns to Georgia Capitol The Valdosta Daily Times, February 22, 2011     County Health Department Projects $521,000 Budget Morgan County Citizen, February 18, 2011     Georgia ranks low in anti-smoking measures WABE, February 15, 2011     Health Department awarded car seat mini-grant The Post-Searchlight, February 14, 2011     Bill proposes separate public health agency Georgia Public Broadcasting, February 10, 2011     Lawmakers to consider new health agency Georgia Health News, February 10, 2011     Rep. Channell introduces legislation to create new Georgia Department of Public Health The Valdosta Daily Times, February 10, 2011     Morgan 25th in state for public health Morgan County Citizen, February 10, 2011     Elementary school fighting obesity WSAV, February 10, 2011     Rep. Mickey Channell Introduces Legislation to Create New Georgia Department of Public Health Georgia House Communications Office, February 10, 2011     OB/GYN to oversee public health system Georgia Health News, February 9, 2011     Man pushes globe across the state as he walks for a cause First Coast News, February 6, 2011     Georgia scores low on child health report Georgia Health News, February 5, 2011     Readers Write: Tobacco Taxes The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 4, 2010     Teen Pregnancy Falls in Georgia GPB News, February 4, 2011     Georgia counties ranked for best and worst Examiner.com, February 3, 2011     Report: County fares well in public health Gwinnett Daily Post, February 3, 2011     Georgia ranks 43rd for overall children's healthcare Coastal News Source, February 3, 2011     HIV in metro Atlanta clustered in 4 counties Emory University, February 3, 2011     $2.1 million Georgia lead hazard control program grant will focus on Savannah City of Savannah, February 3, 2011     Georgia records some of biggest declines in teen birthrates The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 3, 2011     Georgia needs a Cabinet-level public health agency The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 2, 2011     U.S. "stroke belt" also hit by heart failure Reuters Health, February 2, 2011     $1.7 million awarded for cancer patient-centered health information exchange Rome News-Tribune, January 31, 2011     2010 State of Tobacco Control Report WCTV, January 22, 2011     Roman Shares Success Story with Rome's Youth Commission Rome News-Tribune, January 21, 2011     Why Do So Many Kids in Southwest Georgia Have the Flu? Fox 31, January 21, 2011     'A Lot of Work to Do' on State Health Agenda Georgia Health News, January 20, 2011     GA and SC Get Bad Grades When It Comes To Handling Foodborne Illnesses WSAV, January 19, 2011     The Inspector's Job: Ensuring a Clean Restaurant and Safe Food Times-Georgian, January 16, 2011     Health Disparities Persist in U.S., Report Shows WTOC 11, January 14, 2011     Real Flu Season Should Start Soon The Augusta Chronicle, January 14, 2011     Flu Rampant in SWGA The Albany Herald, January 11, 2011     Study Shows Area's Health Needs Work Times-Georgian, January 10, 2011     Researchers One Step Closer to Universal Flu Vaccine Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 10, 2011     A Bad State of Health The Moultrie Observer, January 6, 2011     Pregnancy Rate Rises for Teens Rockdale Citizen, January 4, 2011     New Database Shows Health Rankings for Ga Counties The Fish Wrap, January 4, 2011     Georgia sees rise in flu-related deaths The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 4, 2011     U.S. Teen Birth Rate Still Far Higher than W. Europe Rome News-Tribune, December 31, 2010     Teen Pregnancy Rates Down in South Georgia and Across Nation WCTV, December 31, 2010     Flu Spreading and Spreading Fast in Southwest Georgia Fox 31, December 31, 2010     Widespread Flu in Ga., 4 Other States Georgia Public Broadcasting, December 31, 2010     Fayette Ranks No. 1 in Healthy Living, Survey Shows Fayette County News, December 28, 2010     Save the Date for the 2011 GPHA Annual Conference and Meeting Georgia Public Health Association, December 27, 2010     Influenza Cases on the Rise The Augusta Chronicle, December 27, 2010     Program Offers Preventative Care for Would-Be Moms Gainesville Times, December 26, 2010     Officials Review Region-Wide Disaster Drill Report The Daily Citizen, December 24, 2010     'Stroke Belt' Mystery: Fried Fish May be to Blame for Higher Death Rate msnbc.com, December 23, 2010     Cause of Teen Birth Decline Unknown The Augusta Chronicle, December 22, 2010     Fayette Tops in Georgia for Life Expectancy The Citizen, December 21, 2010     Partner Up! for Public Health Ranks Georgia Counties TalkGwinnett, December 17, 2010     Health Panel Ready to Work The Moultrie Observer, December 17, 2010     Coweta Gets High Ranking in Statewide Public Health Assessment The Citizen, December 16, 2010     Ga. Health Dept. Gets Money for Injury Prevention The Macon Telegraph, December 15, 2010     Emergency Drill Tested Response to Chemical Attack Rome News-Tribune, December 15, 2010     Partner Up! for Public Health publishes “2010 Georgia Public Health Rankings Report: An Interactive Tool for Comparing County and State Health Measurements” Georgia Politico, December 15, 2010     How's Your County's Health? Georgia Health News, December 15, 2010     New Database Ranks Key Health Indicators for Ga. Counties WTOC 11, December 14, 2010     Partner Up! for Public Health publishes “2010 Georgia Public Health Rankings Report: An Interactive Tool for Comparing County and State Health Measurements” The Weekly, December 14, 2010     Georgia's County-by-County Health Rankings Public Health Politics, December 14, 2010     A New Public Health Agency Necessary for Health of Georgians, Study Commission Concludes Georgia Hospital Accountability Project, December 14, 2010     Program to Help Women Have Healthier Babies Times-Georgian, December 14, 2010     Ready or Not? 2010 Finds States Achieve Highest Ever Scores for Health Emergency Preparedness, But Progress Threatened by Budget Cuts PR News Wire, December 14, 2010     Georgia the 36th Healthiest State The Atlanta Business Chronicle, December 9, 2010     State Rated No. 1 in Immunizations in Study The Chattanooga Times Free Press, December 8, 2010     State Health Report Card a Mixed Bag Georgia Health News, December 7, 2010     Georgia Hit Hard by Flu; Houston Not Feeling the Effects The Warner Robins Patriot, December 6, 2010     Running on Empty The Dalton Citizen, December 6, 2010     Georgia DCH Warns Restaurants of Possible Scam WRDW TV, December 6, 2010     Losing Control of the Public Health Brand: Cost and Consequences Atlanta Hospital News, December 6, 2010     Heart Disease Leading Cause of Death Here Times-Georgian, December 3, 2010     Flu Activity Low, but Rising ABC News, December 3, 2010     Georgia Leads the U.S. in Flu Activity Fox 31, December 3, 2010     Free Vaccine Program Ends Effingham Herald, December 2, 2010     Activists to Deal: Please Fund AIDS Treatment Program Creative Loafing, December 2, 2010     HHS Announces the Nation's New Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Agenda Fayette Fitness & Health, December 2, 2010     Houston Students Receive Flu Vaccinations Macon.com, December 2, 2010     Georgia Diabetes Coalition December Meeting Georgia Diabetes Coalition, December 1, 2010     Southwest Georgia Churches Get Together to Fight Obesity WALB News, December 1, 2010     UGA Expert Says Food Rules Overdue Georgia Health News, December 1, 2010     Stimulus Funding for Immunization Program Runs Out First Coast News, December 1, 2010     Georgia Tops Nation in Flu Increase The Augusta Chronicle, November 30, 2010     Study of Tobacco Usage in Polk County Underway The Cedartown Standard, November 29, 2010     Free HIV Testing Wednesday AccessNorthGA.com, November 29, 2010     A Stale Food Fight The New York Times, November 28, 2010     South Lags in HIV/AIDS Prevention Georgia Public Broadcasting, November 26, 2010     Health District Officials Ask for More Money The Daily Citizen, November 23, 2010     Report Says Georgia Ranks Near Bottom for Tobacco Prevention Spending WABE, November 19, 2010     Georgia Gets Poor Grades — Again Georgia Health News, November 18, 2010     Health Experts, Community Discuss HIV-AIDS Problem in Coastal Georgia WSAV, November 15, 2010     Clayton Board of Health Gets Grant to Tackle Teen Pregnancy The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 12, 2010     HIV Rate Still High Along Coast Bryan County News, November 12, 2010     Georgia Children Skip Shots The Augusta Chronicle, November 11, 2010     Faces and Places: Dent, Ragin Named to Health Advisory Board The Macon Telegraph, November 8, 2010     Track Bed Bugs with New iPhone App Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 6, 2010     Rise in Teen Pregnancy Signals Other Problems Calhoun Times, November 5, 2010     Public Health a Separate Agency? Georgia Health News, November 5, 2010     Education's the Cure, Says New Health Cheif Athens Banner-Herald, November 4, 2010     Despite Time of Year, Flu Shots Readily Available Gainesville Times, November 2, 2010     Centering Pregnancy Celebrates 1st Anniversary Albany Herald, October 30, 2010     Lowndes Co. Doctor Receives Outstanding Achievement Award WCTV, October 29, 2010     Students Urged to Consider Careers in Public Health Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 28, 2010     Roy Barnes Believes Prevention is the Key to Public Health in Georgia Roy Barnes, Candidate for Governor, October 27, 2010     Commission Likely to Recommend that Public Health become an Independent Agency Georgia Public Health Association, October 26, 2010     Georgia Officials React to CDC Diabetes Report WABE, October 25, 2010     Jackson EMC Foundation Awards $35,000 in Grants AccessNorthGa.com, October 25, 2010     Deal Issues Statement on Reorganization of Georgia's Public Health Agency Nathan Deal, Candidate for Governor, October 25, 2010     FVSU's Counseling Center Receives Funds to Fight HIV Fort Valley State University, October 20, 2010     Report Finds Wide Variation in Teen Birth Rates medpage Today, October 20, 2010     Worth to Host Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic Albany Herald, October 18, 2010     Students Back Smoking Ban Athens Banner-Herald, October 16, 2010     Washington Watch The Atlanta Journal Constitution, October 15, 2010     Local Nonprofit Receives $90,000 Grant to Expand HIV Testing Savannah Herald, October 13, 2010     Hundreds Meet to Advocate Flu Shots The Macon Telegraph, October 13, 2010     Communication Issues Impact Tornado Drill at Plant Hammond Rome News-Tribune, October 13, 2010     Flu Shots Now Recommended for Everyone Over 6 Months Old Atlanta Journal Constitution, October 13, 2010      Attacks by Rabid Animals on the Rise Independent Mail, October 12, 2010     Public Health Impact - Episode 4 University of Georgia College of Public Health, October 12, 2010     Hall County Schools Start Pilot Fitness Program Gainsville Times, October 9, 2010     Asthma Intervention Georgia Southern University, October 6, 2010     Family Planning is Suffering Savannah Morning News, October 1 ,2010     Group Gets Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grant The Augusta Chronicle, October 1, 2010     Two Marietta Schools Flunk Food Expiration Date Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 29, 2010     HIV Initiative Uses Prevention Approach Chatanooga Times Free Press, September 29, 2010     Prevention Programs Deliver But Underfunded in Public Health Before It's News, September 28, 2010     Prevention Programs Deliver Return on Investment in Georgia Public Health TalkGwinnett, September 28, 2010     Georgia Pharmacists Prepare for Disasters Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 27, 2010     Floyd County Students to Receive Free Flu Shots Rome News-Tribune, September 21, 2010     Unwed Births: Poverty's Pipeline Savannah Morning News, September 18, 2010     Agencies Ready for Flu Vaccine Season The Augusta Chronicle, September 17, 2010     UGA College of Public Health Receives Training Grant University of Georgia, September 16, 2010     Public Health Impact - Episode 3 University of Georgia College of Public Health, September 15, 2010     GPHA Leaders Offer Testimony to Public Health Commission Georgia Public Health Association, September 14, 2010     Enrollment Record, College of Public Health WNEG, September 14, 2010     Health Officials, Mothers Battle Lowndes' High Infant Mortality Rate The Valdosta Daily Times, September 11, 2010     Public Health Impact - Episode 2 University of Georgia College of Public Health, September 9, 2010     GSU Researchers Tackle Obesity Georgia State University, September 9, 2010     Food Safety in Georgia My Fox 5, September 9, 2010     Flu Showing Up in SW Georgia WALB News 10, September 8, 2010     Flu Shots Will Be Available This Month The Cedartown Standard, September 8, 2010     State Cuts Neonatal Program The Moultrie Observer, September 6, 2010     Payne Named to Public Health Advisory Board Calhoun Times, September 6, 2010     Public Health Advocates to Push Lawmakers for More Money Georgia Public Broadcasting, September 6, 2010     Scary Skeeters The Sunday Paper, September 5, 2010     Hataway: State of Georgia's Health? Not Good Savannah Morning News, September 4, 2010     Public Health Impact - Episode 1 University of Georgia College of Public Health, September 2, 2010     Knowing the Hazards and Preparing for Them The Post-Searchlight, September 2, 2010     Officials Urge Early Flu Shots Cherokee Tribune, September 2, 2010     WNEG: Lights, Camera, 'Impact' Athens Banner-Herald, September 1, 2010     Emergency Prepardeness Month Begins WALB News 10, September 1, 2010     Get a Get, Give a Kit Campaign Launched at Inaugural Prepare Georgia Summit dBusinessNews, August 31, 2010     Advisory Board Guides Georgia Public Health Campaign TalkGwinnett, August 31, 2010     Remarks to Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians Georgia Public Health Association, August 30, 2010     Georgia Health Departments Offer Free HPV Vaccine WDEF News 12, August 30, 2010     September is 'Emergency Preparedness Month' Fox 31, August 30, 2010     Event Celebrates, Promotes Community Health Gainesville Times, August 29, 2010     Flu Shots to be Made Available Soon in Franklin County Anderson Independent Mail, August 27, 2010     Summer Winds Down, Mosquitos Still a Threat 13 WMAZ, August 26, 2010      County Conducts Mobile Hospital Training Clayton News Daily, August 26, 2010     Newsmakers with Tim Bryant 1340 WGAU Radio, August 26, 2010     Now is the Time to Immunize WTOC 11, August 25, 2010     Walmart Deli Meat Recalled Over Listeria Atlanta Business Chronicle, August 25, 2010     The State of Georgia's Health: Not Good The Albany Journal, August 24, 2010     Georgia Has Life Expectancy Lower Than Some Third World Countries Before It's News, August 24, 2010     The State of Georgia's Health: Not Good Georgia Public Health Association, August 23, 2010     Georgia Has Life Expectancy Lower Than Some Third World Countries Like The Dew, August 23, 2010     We Need to Work Together to Make Georgia Healthier inDECATUR, August 23, 2010     The State of Georgia’s Health: Not Good TalkGwinnett, August 23, 2010     South Georgia on the Lookout for Mosquito-Borne Illnesses The Valdosta Daily Times, August 20, 2010     Georgia Unable to Climb out of the Bottom 10 States in Child Well-being Healthy Debate Georgia, August 20, 2010     Georgia Health Departments Offer Free HPV Vaccination WDEF News 12, August 19, 2010     Nicotine Replacement Therapy Program Launches in Chatham County WSAV, August 18, 2010     Georgia Focuses on Peanut Safety Food Safety News, August 16, 2010     Local Restaurant Scores Now on the Web WSB TV, August 16, 2010     7 Pools Test Positive for West Nile Virus CBS Atlanta, August 15, 2010     Prevention Groups Receive Mini-Grants Albany Herald, August 14, 2010     Deadly Whooping Cough, Once Wiped Out, Is Back Georgia Public Broadcasting, August 14, 2010     Teen Pregnancy Rate Increasing Morgan County Citizen, August 12, 2010     Public Health Commission Holds Second Meeting Georgia Public Health Association, August 12, 2010     Georgia's AIDS Drug Waiting List Second Longest The Body, August 11, 2010     Restaurant Ratings Now Posted on Site The Augusta Chronicle, August 10, 2010     Health Watch: H1N1 Pandemic Over My Fox Atlanta, August 10, 2010     Columbus Public Health District Director Zsolt Koppanyi to Retire Sept. 1 The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, August 9, 2010     Georgia Community Health Centers See Added Funding Washington Examiner, August 9, 2010     Dougherty County Health Dept. Holds Weight Loss Forum FOX 31, August 6, 2010     Nursing: Low Pay, High Turnover Coastal Courier, August 4, 2010     Budget cuts jeopardize Georgians’ health Like The Dew, August 4, 2010     Could Budget Cuts Shorten Your Life? The Blackshear Times, August 4 ,2010     Weight Gain Eroding Americans' Quality of Life WTOC 11, August 3, 2010     States with 30 Percent Obesity Rise Augusta Chronicle, August 3, 2010     Protect Yourself by Getting Vaccinated The Post-Searchlight, August 3, 2010     A Growing Problem: Area Teen Births on the Rise Gainesville Times, August 2, 2010     Floyd County Environmental Health Struggles Under Further Budget Cuts Rome Newswire, July 31, 2010     2 States Gain Little in Child Well-Being The Augusta Chronicle, July 28, 2010     MAPP Project Set to Enter Next Stage Savannah Morning News, July 28, 2010     Campaign to Create 'Squeaky Wheels' for Georgia Public Health Services Augusta Chronicle, July 28, 2010     Child Health Report Uses Pre-Recession Data Chattanooga Times Free Press, July 27, 2010     KIDS COUNT Study Shows Georgia Still Unable to Climb out of the Bottom 10 in Child Well-Being Georgia Family Connection Partnership, July 27, 2010     Georgia Still Failing Its Kids, Says Report Atlanta Journal-Constiution, July 27, 2010     Program Targeting Childhood Obesity Douglas County Sentinel, July 24, 2010     Perdue Orders More Budget Cuts Chattanooga Times Free Press, July 24, 2010     Smoking "Quit Line" Offers Free Nicotine Replacement Therapy Savannah Morning News, July 20, 2010     Partner Up! For Public Health Campaign Now Underway Georgian's for a Healthy Future, July 19, 2010     Prevention Is Most Cost-Effective Health Strategy, Says CDC Director The Commercial Appeal, July 16, 2010     Pertussis Confirmed in Tift County Moultrie Observor, July 16, 2010     Savannah on the Verge of Going Smoke-Free WTOC, JULY 15, 2010     'Partner Up! For Public Health' Campaign Launched Albany Herald, July 14, 2010     Campaign Seeks to Restore Health Funds WABE, July 14, 2010     Coalition Offering Free Colonoscopies for Eligible Patients Rome News-Tribune, 07/14/2010     Project Keys in on Five Major Health Concerns for Effingham Savannah Morning News, 07/14/2010     Wet Winter Could Mean Mosquito-Heavy Summer Savannah Morning Now, 07/12/2010     Parents Might Not Notice Kids' Obesity Augusta Chronicle, July 10, 2010     Precautions During High Heat WNEG, July 9, 2010     Two Confirmed EEE Cases in Brooks County WCTV, July 8, 2010     Obesity Rates Grow Fatter Augusta Chronicle, June 30, 2010     Health Officials Praise Text Program for Expectant Moms Times-Georgian, June 29, 2010     Public Health Officials Remind Catoosa Residents About Potential Dangers of Rabies WDEF, June 30, 2010     Youth Becoming Healthy Fights Child Obesity in Georgia WALB, June 29, 2010     Blueprint for Health Georgia State University, June 28, 2010     Public Health Department Pitches in to Help Dalton Schools Chattanooga Times Free Press, June 28, 2010     Savannah's Smoking Rules May Tighten Savannah Morning News, June 28, 2010     A Collection of Smoking Ban Articles in Georgia Georgia - no-smoke.org, June 28, 2010     Type 2 Diabetes Called 'Public Health Humiliation' Examiner.com, June 26, 2010     Skelton: Time for City to be Smoke-Free Savannah Morning News, June 25, 2010     UGA Dean to Sit on Health Panel Athens Banner-Herald, June 2, 21010     Mayor Proposes Making Savannah Smoke-Free WSAV, June 9, 2010     In Mississippi, Childhood Obesity Hurts Military Recruiting PBS NewsHour, May 12, 2010     Mississippi Wages Fried Food Fight Against Childhood Obesity PBS NewsHour, May 12, 2010     Health Groups Vie for $15 Billion In Prevention Money NPR, May 7, 2010

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