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Nation
Transportation, public health go hand-in-hand: Advocates gear up for renewal of federal transportation bill
Health reform gains momentum, policy-makers seek public’s input 
Obama says science will lead health, environmental decisions 
Anti-inhalant abuse campaign targets building codes: ‘Huffing’ of air conditioning refrigerant a dangerous risk 
EPA recognizing community aging programs: 2009 award entries being accepted through July 17 
Nation in Brief 
State/Local
Few U.S. states improve grades on mental health report card 
Commission to take on Alaska’s health challenges 
Michigan tobacco quit line closes after demand outpaces funding 
States in Brief 
Globe
Bonus: Q&A with cancer prevention advocates: Policies must support healthful choices
General
Health, science educators cast in Hollywood supporting role: Lights, camera, action: Public health!
Webcast explores health department planning, ideas 
Ultraviolet lights can dramatically cut spread of TB, researchers find 
Healthy You
It’s very wise to take care of your eyes
Health Findings
Health Findings 
On the Job
GAO report outlines challenges facing U.S. veterinary work force 
On the job in brief 
APHA News
APHA lauds House for vote to give tobacco regulation to FDA 
Discounts make APHA meeting more affordable: Hotel rates reduced for Philadelphia meeting in November 
National Public Health Week a success 
Nominations open for awards from APHA Sections, SPIGs 
APHA elections open May 15: Vote for your Section leaders 
Social media courses to be offered at APHA Learning Institute in November 
APHA Advocates 
Affiliates
APHA Affiliates bringing public health education to undergrads 
New York City Affiliate targets obesity, access to healthy foods 
Journal Watch
Journal Watch 
President's Column
Public health nursing: A class act with long history of service 
Job Openings
Job Openings 
Web Exclusive
Online only: Research points way to possible therapies for dengue fever
Online only: Alcohol tax increases deter drinking
Online only: One in four California girls has had HPV vaccine
Online only: New home needed to address health disparities for mental illness
Online only: Stronger effort needed to prevent mental, emotional and behavioral problems
Online only: Underage drinking laws reduce fatal accidents
Online only: Exercise is safe and can improve quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure
Online only: Hospitals can make beds available for disaster victims
Online only: Smokers putting loved ones at risk of heart attacks
Online only: More research needed into childhood diarrhea
Online only: The United States and Mexico announce bilateral framework on clean energy and climate change
Online only: Stroke in low-to-middle income countries has
Newsmakers
Newsmakers
Resources
Resources
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