Partnership Assumes Leadership Role

After serving on the board of directors of the Northwest Georgia Healthcare Partnership for nine years, Dr. Pablo Perez asked the Healthcare Partnership to assume the leadership role in the Community Health Fair that has been coordinated by ACLA for the past 11 years.  

Having participated in the health fair for seven years, the Healthcare Partnership is excited to continue the traditions of past years and bring new features to the event.  Three major changes include:
-a new name - the Erwin Mitchell Community Health Fair
-a new venue - Dalton’s new Community Center
-an additional focus – achieving Healthy Lifestyles

As in the past, the event will serve thousands in our community who have difficulty in accessing health care.  Many past attendees have been diagnosed with serious illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol as a result of their attending.  Others learn about the risk factors for breast, cervical, prostate and other cancers.  Participants including our hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, health care providers, community agencies and various businesses all contribute to make this event successful each year.

Please contact us ASAP to become a sponsor or an exhibitor.  Space is limited for exhibitors.  We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 10 am to 3 pm.  Everyone is welcome to attend, and admission is free!

The Northwest Georgia Healthcare Partnership was awarded the 2011 Educational Patron Award from the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals (GAESP) on November 6 in St. Simons, Geogia.  City Park Elementary principal, Dr. Rick Little (pictured left), nominated the Healthcare Partnership for the award.  Each of the districts of GAESP may select an outstanding educational supporter from their district to be nominated for this award.  Highlighted during the ceremony was the Healthcare Partnership's work to initiate school nurses, address childhood obesity and the work of the child health advocate to connect uninsured and underserved children in the community with health insurance.  The award was presented by incoming president of the GAESP, Julia Mashburn (center) to Ali Donahue (right) of the Healthcare Partnership.  Thank you, City Park Elementary and the GAESP for honoring the work of the Northwest Georgia Healthcare Partnership!