Cecelia Granahan, BS, R.N., ONC, COHN-S, has been elected to the Association
of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare (AOHP) Executive Board
of Directors. Granahan, a nurse in the Southeast Georgia Health System
Team Member Health department, has more than 20 years of nurse management
experience and has been with the Health System for 19 years. She is nationally
certified in orthopedic nursing (ONC) and is a certified occupational
health nurse-specialist (COHN-S).
Granahan previously served as the AOHP Georgia Chapter president, vice
president, and secretary at the state level. The regional director is
a nationally elected position by ballot, and Granahan is one of only five
elected directors nation wide. She will organize educational efforts,
act as a liaison between all AOHP chapters and professional organizations,
and serve on the Executive Board of Directors. The Region 5 areas of responsibility
encompass all of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama,
Mississippi, and Louisiana. This two-year elected position will allow
Granahan to provide valuable information to the Executive Board of Directors
regarding chapter activities, coordinate site visits, support and provide
guidance to chapter presidents, and serve as a member of the Planning
Committee for Continuing Education.
"I’m very pleased with this recognition and will continue to
strive to make a positive impact on occupational health for both the Association
of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare and for our team members,"
says Granahan.
AOHP is a national association representing tens of thousands of health
care workers whose vision is to be the defining resource and leading advocate
for occupational health, safety and well-being in health care. Led by
an experienced and dedicated group of occupational health professionals,
AOHP advocates for employee health and safety through occupational health
education and networking opportunities, health and safety advancement
through best practice and research, and partnering with employers, regulatory
agencies and related associations. For more information, contact AOHP
Headquarters at 800-362-4347, or e-mail
info@aohp.org.