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Week of August 31,2010
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Georgia Needs a Statewide Trauma System

accidentEarlier this year the Georgia General Assembly passed a proposed constitutional amendment that will allow Georgia voters to decide this November whether to agree to pay an extra $10 automobile license tag fee to create and sustain a dedicated fund to support an improved statewide trauma system.

According to the website, http://www.georgiaitsabouttime.com,
access to trauma care is a matter of life and death. Trauma is the number one killer of Americans between the ages of one and 44, and the number three cause of death across all age groups. Studies report that as many as one third of trauma deaths occurring in areas without an organized trauma care system are preventable. Georgia's trauma death rate is significantly higher than the national average: 63 of every 100,000 people compared to the national average of 56 per 100,000. If Georgia's death rate improved to the national average, it would mean a difference of as many as 700 more lives saved every year.

Please consider voting Yes this November.
Secretary Sebelius Announces an Expansion of the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Under the Affordable Care Act

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the expansion of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) Rural Community Hospital demonstration program, through the Affordable Care Act.  Up to 20 small rural hospitals in selected states will be eligible for enhanced reimbursement for inpatient services, in addition to the 10 hospitals already participating in the program.
 
Eligible hospitals that desire to participate in the demonstration must submit an application to CMS. Information about the demonstration and details on how to apply can be found on the CMS web site at: http://www.cms.gov/DemoProjectsEvalRpts/downloads/2004_Rural_Community_Hospital_Demonstration_Program.pdf

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Source: HHS Press Release
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Parent to Parent of Georgia
PRESENTS A FREE TRAINING
An Overview of Special Education for Parents & Families
Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Fulton County Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
Georgia Parent Support Network
1395 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA
For more information  contact Kisha Whitfield at 404-758-4500 ext: 108 or contact Parent to Parent at 1-800-229-2038.

Cancer Patient Navigators of Georgia
Annual Meeting & Educational Conference
"Cancer Patient Navigation Across the Continuum of Care"
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Grand Hyatt, Atlanta, Georgia
There is no charge for Members to attend this conference and no membership fee for 2010 Join today
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Free Online Program Sponsored by Magnolia Coastlands AHEC- September 17, 2010
Typical or Troubled? Recognizing Mental Health of Children and Adolescents

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Pre-registration is required via the internet
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32nd Annual Georgia Medical Fair

September 17-18,  2010
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia
Atlanta, GA

GRHA 2010 Annual Meeting
Keepin' It Rural
Brasstown Valley Resort
September 20-22

2010 Pine Mountain Challenge
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Midland, GA

Free Online Program Sponsored by Magnolia Coastlands AHEC and Foothills AHEC- September 28, 2010
The National Health Service Corps(NHSC) Information for Applicants for the Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs (Part 1 of 2)
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Pre-registration is required via the internet
Register Now

"HIV Prevention and Care for Male-to-Female Transgender Clients"
A one-day workshop for service providers
October 4, 2010
Loudermilk Center
Atlanta, GA
Co-Sponsored by SEATEC and Positive Impact, Inc.

HIV/AIDS
Health Care for Today and Tomorrow!
When: October 22, 2010
Where: Bohan Auditorium, Richardson Health Center
            445 Winn Way, 2nd Floor
            Decatur, GA
            9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
RSVP@theaidsinstitute.org

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