Recent activity at Georgia Department of Public Health
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Jun 16, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Board of Public Health Meeting Agenda
The agenda focuses on new business, which includes the introduction of the Commissioner, discussions regarding the FY27 budget, review of a bond resolution, and a video presentation on DPH home visiting services.
Jun 16, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Georgia Board of Public Health Board Meeting
The board meeting focused on several key items including an overview of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, which covers various funding sources such as federal, state general, and trust funds. Specific discussions were held regarding budget highlights, including the expansion of the maternal home visiting program to 33 additional counties, the consolidation of laboratory services into the Georgia Public Health Laboratory program, and adjustments to employer contribution rates. Additionally, the board reviewed a bond sale resolution totaling $1,155,000 for facility improvements and renovations at district offices and public health laboratories in Decatur, Waycross, and Rome.
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The board discussed the FY27 budget, which includes a consolidation of the Georgia Public Health Laboratory budget to improve operational efficiency and administrative management. The CFO provided an overview of funding sources, noting the state's balanced budget requirements and the impact of the governor's revenue forecasts on appropriations. Key budget items include the expansion of the maternal home visiting program to additional counties to support infant and maternal health, and the allocation of bond funds for necessary maintenance and renovations at district offices and public health laboratories. The board also reviewed and approved a bond sale resolution to facilitate these facility improvements.
Apr 1, 2026·Strategic plan
Georgia Department of Public Health Strategic Plan 2022-2026
The Georgia Department of Public Health's four-year strategic plan (2022-2026), updated for FY 2025, outlines a roadmap to prevent disease, promote health, and respond to public health emergencies. The plan's strategic goals are aligned with the Governor's priorities, focusing on: reducing bureaucratic hurdles for small businesses; developing a skilled public health workforce; exercising conservative budgeting through initiatives like HIV prevention and facility relocation; expanding public-private partnerships and leveraging technology for IT system upgrades and laboratory renovation; and enhancing access to quality healthcare by addressing maternal and infant mortality, lead poisoning, immunization, opioid misuse, tobacco use, and congenital infectious diseases. The overall vision is to improve the health and well-being of all Georgians through evidence-based decision-making, health equity, and continuous quality improvement.