Charles Owens, MSA
Center Director
cowens@georgiasouthern.edu
229-322-8290
Angie Peden, MPH
Center Associate Director
apeden@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-2581
Bettye A. Apenteng, PhD
Center Deputy Director for Research
bapenteng@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-2416
Upcoming Events

Our 9th annual skills-based workshop for professionals in public health, healthcare, and related settings is now on ZOOM. Register now for the February 18, 2026 event.
February 18, 2026
8:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Please join us for this great opportunity to learn and network with local practice professionals!
Featured topics will include:
- Quality Improvement
- Opioids
- Workplace Safety
- And more!
Registration Information
Registration Fee: $15
For More Information please contact:
Angie Peden
Email: apeden@georgiasouthern.edu
Note: Georgia Board of Nursing CE Hours through Magnolia Coastlands AHEC are available. Also,  are available for public health nurses. The application deadline is February 2.
Sponsored by: Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, GPHA, Southeast Health District, Magnolia Coastlands AHEC, and the Center for Public Health Practice & Research at JPHCOPH.
Past Events

Our 8th annual skills-based workshop for professionals in public health, healthcare, and related settings is now on ZOOM. Register now for the February 26, 2025 event.
February 26, 2025
8:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Please join us for this great opportunity to learn and network with local practice professionals!
Featured topics will include:
- Professional Communication
- Epidemiology in Action
- Time Management
- And more!