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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 
Americans with disabilities still facing barriers to care, assistance 
Former CDC directors come together 
IoM report proposes new school food standards 
New national coalition aims to improve kids’ flu vaccine rates 
Nation in brief 
State/Local
Missouri, Tennessee Medicaid changes endangering health 
States in brief 
Globe
Traffic crashes among youth a worldwide problem: International health leaders highlight needed interventions 
2007 World Health Day focuses on health security, global cooperation 
General
Bonus: U.S. environmental public health tracking programs gain success: Partners working on nationwide network
School playgrounds, athletic fields often inaccessible on weekends 
In memoriam 
Special Report
Public health program bringing infant eye care into better focus 
Healthy You
Easy steps can help keep your precious cargo safe on the road
Health Findings
Health Findings 
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 
APHA Executive Board meets in D.C. 
APHA Learning Institute topics announced for upcoming meeting 
APHA Advocates 
The Nation’s Health, APHA book receive national publication awards 
Affiliates
Colorado Affiliate works for stronger public health voice 
Affiliates hold annual meetings 
Journal Watch
Journal Watch 
President's Column
APHA, WFPHA work together for worldwide public health vision: Get active on the global public health stage 
Letters
Letters 
Job Openings
Job Openings 
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
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