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HAPPY NEW YEAR DBHDD!
Psychiatric Residency Program
Three of Savannah's leading healthcare organizations are coming together to provide hands-on training and research opportunities for more psychiatrists. Mercer University School of Medicine, Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC), and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), which operates Georgia Regional Hospital Savannah, signed an agreement on January 12, 2012 to create a residency program in psychiatry that will allow new doctors to continue their training at both Georgia Regional and MUMC. Georgia Regional Hospital Savannah will also formalize its role as a teaching affiliate of Mercer University School of Medicine, resulting in ongoing training and faculty appointments for the hospital's medical staff. The goal of the partnership is to improve behavioral healthcare throughout the region and help remedy the area's shortage of psychiatrists.
Did You Know Campaign?
DBHDD's division of Substance Abuse launched an aggressive public education campaign during the holidays to remind Georgians about the dangers of becoming intoxicated while driving. Billboards touting the phrase, "Did You Know" with shocking facts about DUIs are strategically placed throughout metro Atlanta, Statesboro and Savannah. Radio ads re-enforcing the same message are also running on 144 Georgia radio stations. The campaign will extend into 2012 and will address all forms of substance abuse. For more shocking fact about the "Did You Know" Campaign please visit, www.didyouknowfacts.net.
Year End Recap...
DBHDD Secret Santa
DBHDD partnered with the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Department of Family Children Services (DFCS) to sponsor a family during the holidays. Commissioner Frank Shelp and Commissioner Clyde Reese presented the family with presents. Three children ages two, three and 8 were gifted with books, educational games and toys. The family was presented with the gifts on December 13, 2011. Special thanks to all DBHDD employees that gave to make the holidays a little brighter!
The spirit award goes to...
DBHDD's 22nd Floor.. Take a look at some of the wonderful designs they made!
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Friendly Reminders:
The Georgia Legislative Session started January 9, 2012 and is slated to run for 40 non-consecutive legislative days.
Your health care assessment must be completed between January 1 and June 30, 2012. PLEASE NOTE: If you or your covered spouse do not complete the actions required by the Wellness Promise, you nor your spouse will be eligible to participate in any of the Wellness Plans in 2013 and will be restricted to the standard plan options.
The MLK holiday will be observed on Monday, January 16, 2012. State offices will be closed.
DBHDD In the News
Deal Proposes Eliminating Agencies
1/5/2012 Some mentally disabled lose services
1/9/2012 Women who have benefited from rehabilitation center to rally at Capitol
1/9/2012 Georgia Legislature likely to maintain tight budget despite revenue growth
1/9/2012 First lady announcing new effort to train medical students to treat veterans
1/11/2012
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