Welcome to the
Georgia Department of
Community Health, Division of Public Health (DPH)
Web site. DPH is the lead division entrusted by
the people of the state of Georgia with the
ultimate responsibility for the health of
communities and the entire population. At the state
level, DPH is divided into numerous branches,
sections, programs and offices, and at the local
level, DPH functions via 18 health districts and 159
county health departments.
Haiti Earthquake
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Tuesday near Port-Au-Prince in Haiti, affecting as many as 3 million people. ASTHO's thoughts and prayers are with those touched by this catastrophe.
Aid organizations such as the American Red Cross, Save the Children, and Partners in Health have set up emergency relief sites to provide urgently needed medical attention, food, safe drinking water, shelter and other necessities for tens of thousands of people. Your support can help meet the most critical needs of those affected by the earthquake.