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Charlotte Bedell wins Award of Excellence
YOUNG HARRIS — Charlotte Bedell, who has a long career in public health and public service, received one of the Georgia Rural Health Association’s 2009 “Awards of Excellence” at a reception held recently at the Brasstown Valley Resort in Young Harris.
Each year the GRHA recognizes outstanding efforts and achievements in rural health with its esteemed “Awards of Excellence.” Chaired by Janice Sherman, the Awards Committee reviews nominations each year and recognizes the recipients during a reception at the GRHA Annual Meeting each fall.
“There are outstanding accomplishments each year for rural health across our state,” Sherman said. “GRHA strives to recognize the providers, educators, students, volunteers, and others committed to healthier communities in Georgia.”
The James Alley Award for Outstanding Lifetime Achievement in Rural Health Care is awarded to the practitioner, educator, public health employee, volunteer or other individual who has excelled over a lifetime in service to rural people, either directly or indirectly.
Bedell serves as chairman of the Tift County Board of Health and is active in the Georgia Public Health Association where she serves as secretary of the Governance Section.
She is a former registered dietitian with the American Dietetic Association, a former licensed dietitian with the State of Georgia, a former county commissioner and a certified public manager with the state of Georgia. She holds a bachelor of science degree from Georgia College & State University and a master of science degree from Louisiana State University. Although Bedell is retired, she has remained involved in her community via county and statewide programs.
Bedell spoke of the tremendous contributions that Dr. Alley made to rural health in southwest Georgia and how he served as a mentor and inspiration to young health care providers as they began their career. She said that to receive this award honoring someone she has always admired and respected made it even more significant to her.
Established in 1981, the Georgia Rural Health Association was the first statewide organization in the Nation to have the health of rural residents as its primary concern. GRHA is a non-profit network of individuals and organizations united by a commitment to improve health and health care for rural Georgians.
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