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Georgia Department of Public Health

www.dph.georgia.gov

 
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency in preventing disease, injury and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters from a health perspective. In 2011, the General Assembly restored DPH to its own state agency after more than 30 years of consolidation with other departments. At the state level, DPH functions through numerous divisions, sections, programs and offices. Locally, DPH funds and collaborates with Georgia`s 159 county health departments and 18 public health districts. Through the changes, the mission has remained constant – to protect the lives of all Georgians. Today, ...
  • Number of Employees: 1K-5K
  • Annual Revenue: > $1 Billion
  • www.dph.georgia.gov
  • 2 Peachtree Street, NW 15th Floor
    Atlanta, GA USA 30303
  • Phone: 404.657.2700

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