Letter from the Chair

Eide Shomah Mobarak. I wish you a Happy Persian New Year “Nowruz” and a Happy Spring.  But our thoughts are undoubtedly on our friends, colleagues and the people of Japan who suffered from a devastating earthquake and tsunami, and who are now facing a possible nuclear disaster.  This is a time when we are reminded that the work we do in injury prevention, emergency health services, disaster relief, and public health in general – whether it is in research, policy or primary care – ultimately helps contribute to the greater good.

Also, in this issue, take note of the letter from Renee Mika, Chair of the Vision Care Section of APHA. We are interested in collaborating, and will begin a yearlong advocacy campaign next month.

Finally, special thanks to Scientific Program Chair Fred von Recklinghausen and everyone who reviewed so many abstracts this past month.  We couldn’t have an APHA Annual Meeting without you.

Fred is just one of the many ICEHS committee chairs who are working quietly behind the scenes (along with excellent committee members) for the benefit of us all.  To see all of these unsung heroes, go to www.icehs.org for the full listing of Committee Chairs and Officers.

Thank you, as always, for your many contributions to the field, and happy reading.