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Georgia's 8th Annual Adoption Celebration
November 1, 2004

October is Protecting Older Americans From Fraud Month
October 19, 2004

Maria Greene receives the Elsie Alvis Award for outstanding services in gerontology
October 15, 2004

State health officials respond to Chiron accouncement
October 8, 2004

Daily influenza vaccine update: Oct. 15, 2004
October 15, 2004

Daily influenza vaccine update: Oct. 14, 2004
October 15, 2004

GeorgiaCares increases access to free medications for low income Medicare beneficiaries
October 6, 2004

Daily influenza vaccine update: Oct. 13, 2004
October 14, 2004

Daily influenza vaccine update: Oct. 12, 2004
October 12, 2004

Daily influenza vaccine update: Oct. 8, 2004
October 8, 2004

Daily influenza vaccine update: Oct. 7, 2007
October 8, 2004

GeorgiaCares assists Medicare beneficiaries who are automatically eligible for savings
October 8, 2004

DHR asks more support for frontline workers and foster parents
September 24, 2004

DHR Commissioner announces additions to child welfare team
August 27, 2004

Georgia identifies season's first cases of mosquito-borne diseases
August 20, 2004

DHR Board to meet September 22 in Atlanta
September 20, 2004

"Medicare 2 Seniors" brochure provides resource information to thousands
August 16, 2004

GeorgiaCares volunteer receives national award
August 13, 2004

Newly formed Ombudsman Advisory Council holds first meeting
August 13, 2004

Brenda Woodard appointed chief legal officer of the Georgia Department of Human Resources
August 12, 2004

Record $554.2 million in child support collections helps Georgia families
August 4, 2004

Dena J. Smith named Press Secretary/Director of Communications
July 30, 2004

James H. Sanregret appointed Deputy Commissioner and CFO
July 30, 2004

Gina Simpson named Deputy Commissioner
July 30, 2004

DHR schedules public hearing on state plan for energy assistance
July 13, 2004

Georgia seniors receive the Avocating for Positive Change award
June 30, 2004

Web site offers information on nursing homes and childcare providers in Georgia
June 30, 2004

Debit cards, direct deposit to replace child support checks
June 29, 2004

Public health reports state's first West Nile activity of the season
June 28, 2004

State Ombudsman Counsels Adult Medically Needy
June 24, 2004

Gwen Skinner to head state mental health agency
June 21, 2004

Gwinnett DFCS offices get a very special face-lift
June 17, 2004

DHR Board to meet June 16 in Atlanta
June 15, 2004

2004 "Celebration of Excellence" honors Georgia's foster kids' educational achievements June 10th
May 25, 2004

Serving parents better: State Child Support Office provides new internet features
June 1, 2004

Time Changed for Atlanta DHR Budget Hearing
May 28, 2004

DHR saves Medicare beneficiaries $50.7 million in health-related costs
May 26, 2004

DHR Board to meet May 19 in Atlanta
May 14, 2004

Aging and disability resource centers to open in Atlanta, Augusta
May 11, 2004

May is National Foster Care Month: More than 1,000 new foster parents needed in Georgia
May 4, 2004

Board of Human Resources to hold Budget Hearings
May 4, 2004

Georgia sponsors "Medicare 2 Seniors" information fairs and events
April 23, 2004

Health officials warn now is the time to prevent mosquito-borne viruses
April 21, 2004

Governor Perdue appoints new commissioner of the Department of Human Resources
April 21, 2004

WIC Nutrition Program for Women and Children asks for comments
April 21, 2004

DHR Board to meet April 21 in Atlanta
April 16, 2004

GeorgiaCares Presents The Readers Theater Production of "De Quien Es El Dinero De Todas Maneras? (Whose Money Is It Anyway?)
April 9, 2004

Georgia launches "Medicare 2 Seniors" public awareness campaign
March 26, 2004

Division of Family and Children Services to Undergo Major Restructuring
February 26, 2004

Health officials recommend preparations for Severe Weather Awareness Week
February 24, 2004

Seniors fall victim to Medicare discount card fraud
February 19, 2004

Southeast Public Health Unit, Ware County Health Department host drill
February 23, 2004

DHR's Energy Assistance Program receives emergency funds to assist Georgians
February 18, 2004

Public health, partners work together to prepare for emergencies
February 18, 2004

Georgia photographers come together to help foster children
January 30, 2004

Glenda McCaskey named new deputy director of Muscogee County DFCS
February 3, 2004

DHR reaches out to diverse communities of Georgia
January 15, 2004

Skelton named new Chatham and Effingham County health director
January 9, 2004