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June/July 2007

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Nation

Preparedness training critical for emergency health workers: Personal, professional readiness an asset

Supreme Court decisions are shaping efforts on greenhouse gases, abortion: States taking action

Federally requested report finds abstinence education not effective Members Only

Americans with disabilities still facing barriers to care, assistance Members Only

Former CDC directors come together Members Only

IoM report proposes new school food standards Members Only

New national coalition aims to improve kids’ flu vaccine rates Members Only

Nation in brief Members Only

State/Local

Missouri, Tennessee Medicaid changes endangering health Members Only

States in brief Members Only

Globe

Traffic crashes among youth a worldwide problem: International health leaders highlight needed interventions Members Only

2007 World Health Day focuses on health security, global cooperation Members Only

General

Bonus: U.S. environmental public health tracking programs gain success: Partners working on nationwide network

School playgrounds, athletic fields often inaccessible on weekends Members Only

In memoriam Members Only

Special Report

Public health program bringing infant eye care into better focus Members Only

Healthy You

Easy steps can help keep your precious cargo safe on the road

Health Findings

Health Findings Members Only

APHA News

National Public Health Week 2007 targets most vulnerable: Kick-off event held in Washington, D.C.

National Public Health Week celebrated nationwide: Health departments, schools, communities hold events

‘Fitness is no joke’ during events in Brookline, Mass

CDC puts the spotlight on pandemic flu preparedness

Students in the Dominican Republic raise awareness of health

Arlington, Va., celebrates week with health fair, puppet show

Tampa students host busy week of events

Garrett, Gerberding, Armstrong headline APHA Annual Meeting: Registration open online for 135th meeting Members Only

APHA Executive Board meets in D.C. Members Only

APHA Learning Institute topics announced for upcoming meeting Members Only

APHA Advocates Members Only

The Nation’s Health, APHA book receive national publication awards Members Only

Affiliates

Colorado Affiliate works for stronger public health voice Members Only

Affiliates hold annual meetings Members Only

Journal Watch

Journal Watch Members Only

President's Column

APHA, WFPHA work together for worldwide public health vision: Get active on the global public health stage Members Only

Letters

Letters Members Only

Job Openings

Job Openings Members Only

Web Exclusive

Online only: New cervical cancer technique could save lives, up treatment rates, global experts say

Online only: Children inundated by food ads on TV

Online only: Authorities fail to protect indigenous women from rape

Online only: Breast and colorectal cancers linked to alcohol consumption

Online only: Capability expands for influenza research and surveillance

Online only: International forum endorses salt reduction to prevent heart disease and stroke

Online only: Parents open door to drinking for many teens

Online only: Physician ties to drug industry stronger than ever

Online only: Rapid response was crucial to containing the 1918 flu pandemic, gave lesson for future

Online only: Significant link found between smoking, mental disorders in pregnant women

Online only: Walking more likely in neighborhoods with more four-way intersections, diverse business mix

Online only: Threat of jail time doesn’t keep drunken drivers off the road

Online only: World moves closer to eradicating ancient worm disease

Newsmakers

Newsmakers

Resources

Resources