APHA in the News

Atlanta Journal-Constitution - February 1, 2010

CDC gets boost under president's budget proposal 

American Medical News - February 1, 2010

First national health security strategy released by HHS 

The Hill's Congress Blog - January 26, 2010

Congress: Take your pulse, then pass health reform

 

MarketWatch - January 25, 2010

With health reform in limbo, groups issue call to arms

 

Los Angeles Times - January 15, 2010

In Haiti, aid workers face a dual challenge

 

MSNBC.com - November 13, 2009

Public health doctor defends swine flu response

 

KYW Newsradio - November 8, 2009

Thousands Convene for Public Health Conference in Phila.

 

Philadelphia Inquirer - November 8, 2009

Social media explored as tool for health experts

 

New York Times - November 2, 2009

Lack of Paid Sick Days May Worsen Flu Pandemic

 

Mobile Press-Register - November 1, 2009

Regina Benjamin, confirmed as Surgeon General, plans to make prevention a priority

 

Washington Times - October 4, 2009

SOLUTIONS: Preparing for a swine flu outbreak

 

Public Radio International: To the Point - October 1, 2009

 

Daily Kos - September 30, 2009

 

MarketWatch - September 15, 2009

 

Associated Press - September 13, 2009

 

MarketWatch - September 10, 2009

 

C-SPAN - September 2, 2009

U.S. Response to Swine Flu

 

Associated Press - July 13, 2009

From storm-tossed Ala. clinic to top doctor post

 

Slate - July 13, 2009

What the President Ordered: Regina Benjamin is just the surgeon general Barack Obama needs

 

Huffington Post - July 1, 2009

Obama's Chance to Lead: Sign the Disability Treaty

 

Bloomberg - June 27, 2009

Coca-Cola, Archer Daniels Fight to Kill Proposed Tax on Sodas

 

CNN - June 11, 2009

Senate passes bill increasing FDA power over tobacco products

 

Associated Press - May 26, 2009

Flu scare reveals strapped local health agencies

 

Newsweek - May 19, 2009

300 Million Patients

 

LA Times - May 16, 2009

New CDC director an activist in public health

 

Associated Press - May 15, 2009

Obama taps NYC health commissioner to head CDC

 

Modern Healthcare - May 11, 2009

The 50 Most Powerful Physician Executives in Healthcare, 2009

 

Reuters - May 7, 2009

Obama budget cuts funds for "abstinence-only"

 

Associated Press - May 5, 2009

Critics question self-inspections for flu in pigs

 

Washington Post - May 5, 2009

Topic A: Should You Be Worried About the Swine Flu?

 

Associated Press - May 4, 2009

Swine flu could shine glaring light on uninsured

 

Medscape - May 1, 2009

Health Systems in Developing World Could Be Swamped in Flu Pandemic

 

Bloomberg - May 1, 2009

3M, Kimberly-Clark Among Few to Make Effective Swine Flu Masks

 

The News Journal - May 1, 2009

Mexico's reaction draws praise from experts

 

NewsHour with Jim Lehrer - April 30, 2009

Schools Shutter as Public Health Officials Work to Contain Flu Virus

 

Medscape - April 30, 2009

Practical Measures to Reduce Swine Flu Transmission: An Expert Interview With Georges C. Benjamin, MD, FACP, FACEP (E)

 

USA Today - April 30, 2009

Your Health: What to consider in preparing for a pandemic

 

National Geographic News - April 30, 2009

Summer to Kill Swine Flu in U.S. and Mexico?

 

USA Today - April 29, 2009

Stay safe from swine flu with 3 simple steps

 

USA Today - April 29, 2009

Swine flu Q&A: Yes, you can eat pork. No, don't take Tamiflu 'in case'

 

National Geographic News - April 29, 2009

U.S. Swine Flu No Worse Than Seasonal Flu, Experts Say

 

Greenville News - April 28, 2009
Upstate braces for potential swine flu cases

 

Wichita Eagle - April 28, 2009

Flu shows need for confirmations

 

Washington Post - April 27, 2009
Swine Flu Exposes HHS Vacancies

 

WUSA 9 - April 27, 2009

Terrorism Preparedness Expected To Help In Dealing With Swine Flu

 

ABC 7 News (WJLA) - April 13, 2009
Wisdom of Pulling Wisdom Teeth Questioned

 

News 14 Carolina - March 31, 2009
Cigarette tax increase to extend SCHIP reach

 

Louisville Courier-Journal - March 19, 2009

Editorial: FDA Upgrade

 

CIDRAP - March 16, 2009

Obama names FDA chief, creates food safety panel

 

Washington Post - March 15, 2009
Obama Targets Food Safety

 

NPR - March 12, 2009
Obama To Name Hamburg To Head FDA

 

Associated Press - March 11, 2009

Source: Ex-NYC health commissioner tapped for FDA

 

The Tennessean - March 5, 2009
Meharry to educate health policymakers

 

Kansas City Star - February 21, 2009
Analysis: Sebelius knows of tough fights for health-care overhaul in Kansas

 

New York Times - February 20, 2009

A Nation of Cowards?

 

Washington Post - February 5, 2009
Who Should Replace Tom Daschle?

 

Bloomberg - February 4, 2009

Daschle Exit, Successor Search, Delays Health Agenda

 

Washington Post - February 4, 2009

Administration Is Described as Being at a Loss

 

Memphis Commercial Appeal - February 3, 2009
To pull or not to pull wisdom teeth, the debate heats up

 

Boston Globe - January 31, 2009
Surcharge on sweets may not trim many waists

 

St Louis Post-Dispatch - January 23, 2009

Community health centers are strained by boost in uninsured patients

 

The Columbus Dispatch - January 14, 2009

 

Market Watch – January 11, 2009

Surgeon general for a new health-conscious era

 

ABC’s World News Tonight – January 10, 2009

I Am a Doctor, and I Play One on TV

 

Atlanta Journal Constitution – January 9, 2009

CDC director Gerberding resigns at Obama’s request

 

New York Times – January 9, 2009

Improving Public Health (Letter to Editor)

 

Wisconsin Public Radio – January 8, 2009 
Kathleen Dunn and her guests examine public health priorities the Obama administration should address. Guests: Dr. Georges Benjamin, Executive Director, American Public Health Association.
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USA Today – January 6, 2009

CNN reports host up for surgeon general post

 

New York Times – January 6, 2009

CNN Medical Reporter Tops Obama List for Post