17-P Resources New universal approval process and forms available for Medicaid and CMO patients. The new process begins November 1, 2016. See the 17-P Delivery Process: 17p-delivery-process-v1-1  Medicaid Universal 17-P Form  Amerigroup Universal 17-P Form  PeachState Universal 17-P Form WellCar... Read Article

New Contraceptive Concepts Updated Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use MMWR; ePub 2016 Jul 29; Curtis, et al Postpartum Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Obstet Gynecol; 2016 Aug; Committee on Obstetric Practice, et al... Read Article

DPH diabetes prevention and treatment Contact allison.smith@dph.ga.gov today to learn more about the Diabetes Prevention Program.... Read Article

DPH launches CATAPULT diagnosis model New Department of Public Health program, CATAPULT CATAPULT is aimed at creating a standardized and systematic approach to the diagnosis and quality of care for hypertension, diabetes, and other chronic conditions across the state. Components of the CATAPULT model include: (1) Committing to pa... Read Article

Public Health Resources Follow these links to learn more about Public Health Initiatives. http://dph.georgia.gov/public-health-districts http://dph.georgia.gov/sites/dph.georgia.gov/files/related_files/site_page/GACountyHealthDepts.pdf http://dph.georgia.gov/sites/dph.georgia.gov/files/District%20Directory_05%2020... Read Article

Pregnant Moms and Flu Shots: Vaccine is Good for Baby, Too! A research study from the CDC has affirmed that flu vaccines for pregnant moms are good for two. Research has shown that expectant mothers that receive flu vaccines up to six months during their pregnancy provide their fetus(es) with immunity against flu-related illnesses. During the study, it was r... Read Article

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS); An Introduction Georgia Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS); An Introduction What is PRAMS?: A state-wide population-based survey that collects information on women who give birth in Georgia. GA PRAMS began in January 1993 and it supplements birth certificate data by collecting infor... Read Article

Job Postings Would you like to post a job listing for a position that is available in your office? Please contact the GOGS office (770 904 0719), and we will be happy to post a job opening here on our web site.... Read Article