Georgia Procurement Conference 2018

2nd Annual Georgia Procurement Conference (GPC 2018) will be held April 24th through 26th at the Jekyll Island Convention Center. It is the state’s premier event for public procurement professionals and supplier partners. GPC 2018 will provide opportunities to foster business partnerships between state government entities, suppliers and small businesses.​ The conference will feature a dynamic Supplier Expo, which will provide an excellent opportunity for businesses to: position their company as a leading solutions provider; strengthen existing relationships with state and local governments, colleges and universities; and reach deep into the state procurement community to establish new contacts with Georgia government supply chain and procurement professionals who actively procure a wide range of services for the citizens of Georgia. You don’t want to miss this!

Online registration closes Friday, April 9th. On-site registration will be available at the Jekyll Island Convention Center from 8:00 am – Noon​ Tuesday, April 24th. 

For additional information on GPC 2018, visit: doas.ga.gov

Fitness Pros Day at the State Capitol is March 15th

On March 15, 2017, Rep. Valencia Stovall and Rep. Doreen Carter will recognize and honor those that assist with saving lives daily through fitness and health. This event will highlight the services Fitness Professionals provide to Georgia and its residents. Fitness Professionals will be recognized with an official day, take photos with government officials and more.

The inauguration of the Fitness Pros Workout will be held at the Georgia State Capitol. Fitness Professional will also have workout with Lawmakers from 8am-9:30am.

How to stay healthy during cold and flu season

 Influenza

Influenza (flu) is a contagious disease that can be serious. Every year, millions of people get sick, hundreds of thousands are hospitalized, and thousands to tens of thousands of people die from flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ​(CDC) urges you to take the following actions to protect yourself and others from the flu.

Get yourself and your family vaccinated!

At this point flu shots have not been offered in our facility, but shots are offered at virtually every drug store and grocery store that accepts our insurance plans.

A yearly flu vaccine is the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. Everyone 6 months or older should get an annual flu vaccine by the end of October, if possible, or as soon as possible after October.

Flu vaccines are offered in many locations, including doctor’s offices, clinics, health departments, pharmacies and college health centers, as well as by many employers, and even in some schools.

Protect Yourself. Protect Your Family. Get Vaccinated.

Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/consumer/vaccinations.htm

Avoid

Avoid close contact with sick people, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, cover your coughs and sneezes, wash your hands often (with soap and water), and clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with flu viruses.

If you become sick, limit contact with others as much as possible. Remember to cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and throw tissues in the trash after you use them. Stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone for 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medicine before resuming normal activities.)

Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/consumer/prevention.htm

Take Antiviral Drugs If Your Doctor Prescribes Them!

If you get the flu, antiviral drugs can be used to treat flu illness.

Antiviral drugs can make illness milder and shorten the time you are sick. They also can prevent serious flu complications, like pneumonia.

CDC recommends that antiviral drugs be used early to treat people who are very sick with the flu (for example, people who are in the hospital) and people who are sick with the flu and are at high risk of serious flu complications, either because of their age or because they have a high risk medical condition.

Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/consumer/treatment.htm