The University of Georgia’s College of Public Health holds its fourth annual State of Public Health conference in Athens, Ga., the state of Georgia’s public health as well as ongoing challenges.
Four keynote speakers will share their expertise on public health issues of increasing importance to Georgia and the nation.
• Jeff Levi, executive director of Trust for America’s Health, will explore opportunities and challenges of advancing public health in a reforming health care system;
• José Carlos León Vargas, international cooperation and development director of Solidaridad Internacional Kanda, will share insights about creating inclusive communities that address health disparities;
• Kaye Bender, president and CEO of Public Health Accreditation Board, will discuss the benefits and barriers to public health accreditation;
• Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health, will give an update on the state’s current public health initiatives.