Welcome to the Cobb and Douglas Public Health (CDPH) Speakers Bureau— the easiest way to request a lecturer, keynote speaker or other special appearance by a member of our team. Below is a list and description of each of the topics that we regularly speak on.
To request a speaker, please complete our online form and we will follow up with you.
Cobb & Douglas Public Health Speaker’s Bureau Topics
What is Public Health?
Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of families, communities and, ultimately, entire populations through promotion of healthy lifestyles, research for disease and injury prevention and detection and control of infectious diseases. In this presentation, you’ll learn how Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) has been protecting the health of our community and beyond since 1920.
Depending on the needs of your group, this topic can be modified to address one of these sub topics: What is Public Health, Cobb & Douglas Public Health’s Important Role in the Community, or Public Health – How It Touches Everyone’s Lives.
How Healthy Are We? (Cobb and/or Douglas)
Cobb & Douglas Public Health assesses the health and wellness of its residents every year, reporting on leading health issues and trends affecting the residents of both Cobb and Douglas counties. In this presentation, learn about why heart and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in adults in Cobb County, the U.S. and the world and what you can do to prevent it. You’ll also learn about childhood obesity, a growing epidemic in our county that compounds the health threat of cardio-vascular diseases.
This presentation can be customized for Cobb county, Douglas county or both.
Healthy Behaviors
In this presentation, customized for your group, learn about the many facets of CDPH’s health outreach. By encouraging the residents of the community to adopt healthier lifestyles, we offer information about balanced nutrition, regular exercise and preventative care. We also offer program templates for initiatives that can be implemented in any workplace, including a tobacco-free work environment, activity breaks, and healthy workplace food options. This topic can be modified to focus on How to adopt a Healthier Lifestyle or Community & Employer Health & Wellness.
Cobb 2020/Live Healthy Douglas: Working for a Healthier Cobb/Douglas
Designed as partnerships to facilitate and oversee the use of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention‘s (CDC) Community Transformation Grant, Cobb 2020 and Live Healthy Douglas focus on organizing community agencies and individuals dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyles and the delivery of health services in these counties. Find out how this initiative improves the lives of our residents by providing support for critical public health programs.
Don’t Leave Home Without Them – Why Travel Vaccines Are a Vital Part of Your Trip
Travel vaccines are an important factor to consider when planning travel outside of the country for work, study or pleasure. Many countries overseas still suffer from vaccine-preventable illnesses that you need to prepare for. Learn how Travel Health Services can help you avoid health risks during international travel, and stay healthy no matter where you’re headed.
Emergency Preparedness & Response
Proper preparation and response is critical during a public health emergency. At Cobb & Douglas Public Health, the EP&R team provides training and resources for our partners, as well as education and instruction for community members, to ensure we are all prepared for the unexpected. Come learn about how we are ready to keep you safe in a worst-case scenario.
Depending on the needs of your group, this topic can be modified to address one of these subtopics: EP&R Training, How to Prepare for an Emergency, or Medical Reserve Corps.
What is Epidemiology?
Epidemiology is the branch of medicine that helps determine how, when and where diseases occur. Epidemiologists attempt to establish what factors are associated with diseases and what factors may protect people against diseases.
What are notifiable diseases to Public Health and why do they need to be reported?
Disease reporting enables public health follow-up for patients. It helps identify and control the spread of diseases and outbreaks. Disease reporting also provides a better understanding of disease trends and patterns in Georgia.
Through the Epidemiology and Health Assessment department, we monitor the occurrence of infectious diseases, develop strategies for preventing and controlling diseases, and work to put those strategies into action. If you would like to learn more about the Acute Disease Epidemiology, STD Epidemiology, and HIV Prevention programs, please contact us to set up a Public Health Talk!
Why Are Inspections Important to the Community (Food, Swimming Pool, etc.)?
The Center for Environmental Health provides services to monitor and maintain community health and safety by identifying and addressing environmental threats at businesses and public facilities. In this presentation, learn about the types of locations we inspect and the regulations and codes that keep you safe where you live, eat, play and relax.
What Do Food Scores Mean?
Inspectors from Cobb & Douglas Public Health’s Environmental Health team check a comprehens