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, Allison E. Cole Scholarships 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!