Georgia Public Health Career – GA

By allied health world contributing writer
Published: February, 12 2010

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Those considering Georgia public health careers will find it encouraging to learn that it is a great way to go. After all, indeed.com reports that the average public health professional in the state earns $69,000 per year, which is eight percent higher than the national average for public health employees.

Licensed and Certified Public Health Occupations in Georgia

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Below are just some of the public health fields that are covered by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Division of Public Health.

Youth development and adolescent health
Cardiovascular health/Cardiovascular Health Initiative
Cancer control
Cancer state aid
Special-needs youth and children
Medical services for children
School health
Children 1st
Healthy Childcare Georgia
Child and infant health
Vaccines for children
Babies Can’t Wait
Infant death and SIDS
Universal hearing screening and intervention for newborns