The 22nd Annual Foundation golf tournament, benefiting long-term care nursing scholarships, is a month away! The tournament will be held Wednesday May 16th at Orchard Hills Golf Club in Newnan with registration beginning at 8:30 and a shotgun start at 10:00. This is a great cause to support while enjoying the day and seeing old friends. Of course, we will be serving Sprayberry's BBQ at the awards banquet. Click HERE for the complete packet of information.

To register online, please follow this link. Please do not hesitate to contact Jason Broce at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions.

Look forward to seeing you on the course!

On Monday, March 26, the Georgia Republican Party held its annual President's Day Dinner. Several members of the Georgia Health Care Association attended the dinner, including Chair, Debbie Meade and Vice Chair, Chris Bryson. Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin was the keynote speaker who gave an interesting account of his dealings with labor unions in his state. Governor Nathan Deal and Speaker David Ralston headlined the Georgia elected officials.

GHCA Chair Debbie Meade with Governor Nathan Deal

Just around the corner is the 21st Annual Foundation golf tournament, benefiting long-term care nursing scholarships. The tournament will take place Wednesday May 16th at Orchard Hills Golf Club in Newnan with registration beginning at 8:30 and a shotgun start at 10:00. This is a great cause to come out and enjoy the day and see some old friends. Of course, we will be serving Sprayberry’s BBQ at the awards banquet. Please follow this link for more information including sponsorship opportunities. Look forward to seeing you on the course!

The Pageant will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Evergreen Resort in Stone Mountain, Georgia.  We are honored this year to have Senator Renee Unterman as one of our judges.  Paul Ossmann, Channel 46 Weatherman, will be our Emcee with the reigning Miss Georgia to entertain and crown our winner.  If you have any questions or would like more information, please click here or contact Belinda Price at 678-289-6555/ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The 82nd Governor of Georgia, the Honorable Nathan Deal, kicked off the GHCA Mid-Year Convention as opening keynote speaker on January 18th. Attendees were impressed with his health care vision for the state and his unique ability to be a conscious builder under the gold dome. "It was truly an honor and privilege to have the leader of our great state, Governor Nathan Deal, share his insight and wisdom with our membership" said Jon Howell, President & CEO. "Having Governor Deal's support has proven invaluable for Georgia's elderly, infirmed and disabled citizens" continued Howell.

To view the Governor's remarks, please click on the following link:

http://youtu.be/SNGotDEGxcw