This month-long celebration of the planet aims to further the Earth Day history of environmental activism. The health of the planet directly affects the health of people, and small changes in our daily life really can make a difference. While celebrating the Earth this month, take time to sign petitions, call your representatives, and reexamine your own actions.
Join us for “Observing Juneteenth: The Conversation Continues,” featuring Dr. Walter Rucker, Professor of African American Studies and History in the Department of African American Studies at Emory University, and Dr. Carol E. Henderson, Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer of Emory University. Dr. Rucker is the author of The River … Continue Reading →
The 2020 applications for Atlanta Metro Chamber's E3 Awards are due on June 30th. Applicants should be companies, projects, organizations, and individuals who are innovating in the following areas: • Efficient building design, smart growth or urban planning • Sustainable solutions in clean tech sectors • Promoting collaboration, community involvement or education toward making Atlanta … Continue Reading →
This is an event co-sponsored by the Region IV Public Health Training Center and Georgia Hurricane Response Hub. Preparing for hurricane season can be stressful especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this webinar, CDC experts will discuss special considerations for general population hurricane shelters during the COVID-19 pandemic and how community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and … Continue Reading →
This event is co-sponsored by the Regional IV Public Health Training center and Whitefoord, Inc. July 7, 2020, 12-1pm ET: Health Equity in Young Children Disparities in health outcomes begin early in life, and are often the result of social and economic inequities. Many of the health problems children experience are the result of preventable … Continue Reading →
Topic: KTSE Summer Youth Equity Dinner #2: Keep the Same Energy! Description: So what are we going to do about it? During this conversation, those same leaders (and maybe a few more) will discuss what they have seen and what is needed to be done. Ideas around the action that we can take to combat … Continue Reading →
Framing racism as a social determinant of public health is not a new idea, however, it has gained support as subsequent protests emerge around the country in response to police killings and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color has become clear. In response, an increasing number of cities and counties have declared … Continue Reading →
This webinar is co-sponsored by the Region IV Public Health Training Center, Alabama Fire College Workplace Safety Training Program, and the Deep South Biosafety Worker Training Program. The COVID-19 Pandemic has created numerous challenges to EMS and Healthcare Providers including responding and managing injuries from exposures to cleaning chemicals and disinfectants by patients who are … Continue Reading →
This is an event sponsored by the Region IV Public Health Training Center. African Americans are disproportionately affected by HIV. Reducing HIV rates among African American young adults may produce the most meaningful impact in addressing the HIV epidemic in the US. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a medication regimen to reduce risk of HIV infection, is … Continue Reading →
Equitable Dinners: Lift Every Voice is a series of online conversations, featuring guest speakers on a range of topics, and launched by a short play. Equitable Dinners: Lift Every Voice will take place one Sunday a month from 5 to 7:00 PM EST through September. Please join us July 19, as we talk frankly about … Continue Reading →
Seminar: “In Pursuit of Equity, Efficiency, & Environmental Progress” Mandy Mahoney serves as the president of the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance. Prior to joining SEEA in 2011, Mandy served as Director of Sustainability for the City of Atlanta under Mayors Reed and Franklin. Mandy serves on the Advisory Board of the Turner Environmental Law Clinic at … Continue Reading →
