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Nation
Employers making room for health promotion in workplace: Incentives, support yield health results
Retail-based health clinics grow in popularity nationwide: Benefits, risks debated by health groups
Bonus: Q&A with HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt: ‘The threat of an influenza pandemic is real'
Surgeons general testify to facing political pressure while in office 
U.S. surgeon general candidate speaks at hearing, faces criticism 
National child health report finds success, looming gaps 
Nation in brief
Progress reported on U.S. pandemic flu preparations: Federal report card highlights areas still in need of improvement 
Health care, presidential campaigns focus of new election Web site 
APHA, AMA working together to improve responses to disasters 
CDC reports Lyme disease rates have more than doubled since 1991 
Antibiotic ban in poultry may not be enough to stop bacteria 
State/Local
Virginia asthma report shows disproportionate disease burden 
States in brief 
Globe
HIV prevention, treatment not reaching those in need 
General
Registration open for first-ever public health credentialing exam
Public health credentialing supporters refute AMA concerns 
Study suggests ‘medical homes’ key to promoting health equity 
Campaign touts Medicare for Hispanic seniors 
New ‘healthy home’ credential available for public health workers 
SororsCaring takes diabetes prevention to Washington, D.C.: Grassroots efforts promote healthy living 
Healthy You
Tips for creating a 'Home Safe Home' 
Health Findings
Health findings 
On the Job
Funding concerns lead to new focus on public health finance 
APHA News
APHA applauds House, Senate for passing SCHIP legislation: Tobacco tax increase would aid kids 
Disparities film to be screened at APHA Annual Meeting: Discussions, previews, sessions planned for November 
Akhter to be presented with APHA’s 2007 Sedgwick award 
Havas to receive APHA Award for Excellence 
Hayes named winner of Rodriguez-Trias award 
Snowe, Solis chosen as APHA’s 2007 Legislators of the Year 
Melnick earns Rall award for work in health advocacy 
Win a chance to attend the Annual Meeting for free 
APHA Executive Board holds telemeeting 
APHA Help Us Help Them campaign aids nutritional outreach for ill 
The Nation’s Health’s Healthy You page wins national writing award 
New employees join APHA staff 
Affiliates
Affiliate presidents-elect meet at APHA headquarters 
Arizona Affiliate releases updated state health report 
Nebraska Affiliate highlighting perinatal depression screenings 
Journal Watch
Journal watch 
President's Column
End the Iraq war, invest in health, security of America 
Job Openings
Job openings 
Web Exclusive
Online only: Antibacterial soaps show no health benefits over plain soaps
Online only: Adverse housing conditions contribute to diabetes risk
Online only: Incidence of metabolic syndrome higher among adults who consume soft drinks
Online only: March of Dimes study unveils new data on the cost of having a baby
Online only: Higher levels of growth hormones found in boys with autism
Online only: Poor parental health literacy associated with lack of health insurance for children
Online only: Scientists work to develop a simple bladder cancer test
Online only: Diet foods for children may lead to obesity
Online only: Frequency of Atlantic hurricanes doubled over last century
Online only: Smokeless tobacco may expose user to higher level of carcinogens than cigarettes
Online only: Most flu shot plans do not address how to vaccinate hard-to-reach populations
Online only: Older women with high probability of lifetime exposure to HIV have little interest in being tested
Newsmakers
Newsmakers
Resources
Resources
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