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April 2008

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Nation

Green workplace practices making an impact on health: Public health workers leading by example

Shortage of doctors in primary care may harm health of nation: More U.S. physicians educated overseas

Americans calling for reform of U.S. health care system

EPA's mercury pollution plan broke Clean Air Act, court rules Members Only

Work on Healthy People 2020 goals under way across country Members Only

Many hearing impaired kids don’t use, have access to hearing aids Members Only

U.S. flu season marked by unexpected strains: Advisory committee expands children’s flu immunization advice Members Only

Report: FDA’s lack of resources putting public health at risk Members Only

New tools available to tackle diabetes in black communities Members Only

Indoor air quality a concern in emergency Gulf Coast housing Members Only

Nation in brief Members Only

State/Local

States say caffeinated alcohol drinks threaten youth health Members Only

Maine program uses primary care to foster childhood literacy Members Only

State preparedness improving, as report outlines future goals Members Only

Globe

WHO: Multidrug-resistant TB cases rise to highest-ever rates Members Only

UN agencies unite against female genital mutilation Members Only

Zimbabwe launches national campaign against child abuse Members Only

Tobacco continues to take heavy public health toll worldwide Members Only

General

Deadline to register for first public health certification exam is April 30 Members Only

In memoriam Members Only

Healthy You

Address your stress for a healthier life

Health Findings

Health Findings Members Only

Widespread land use for biofuels could have negative impacts Members Only

APHA News

Friends of HRSA begins tackling uphill federal budget battles Members Only

Applicants sought for APHA congressional fellowship Members Only

Submissions wanted for fifth annual public health film festival Members Only

Send us your National Public Health Week news, photos Members Only

APHA Advocates Members Only

APHA Sections

Lights, camera, action: Nursing Section brings stories to YouTube Members Only

CHPPD Section introduces online learning for members Members Only

APHA Sections gather in D.C. Members Only

Journal Watch

Journal Watch Members Only

President's Column

Connecting the dots: Human health, animal health and the environment Members Only

Job Openings

Job Openings Members Only

Web Exclusive

Online only: New program launched to help more smokers quit

Online only: Breast cancer more aggressive among obese

Online only: Curbing teen drinking difficult in urban areas

Online only: Depression increases risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Online only: Increased allergen levels in homes linked to asthma

Online only: Investing in community health centers would bring high return

Online only: Quantity and frequency of drinking influence mortality risk

Online only: Rodent study finds artificial butter chemical harms lungs

Online only: Somalia passes polio-free landmark

Online only: Stress hormone impacts memory, learning in diabetic rodents

Online only: Study shows adults may not get enough rest or sleep

Online only: Teens with a TV in bedroom less likely to engage in healthy habits

Newsmakers

Newsmakers

Resources

Resources