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May 2009

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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 Members Only

Obama says science will lead health, environmental decisions Members Only

Anti-inhalant abuse campaign targets building codes: ‘Huffing’ of air conditioning refrigerant a dangerous risk Members Only

EPA recognizing community aging programs: 2009 award entries being accepted through July 17 Members Only

Nation in Brief Members Only

State/Local

Few U.S. states improve grades on mental health report card Members Only

Commission to take on Alaska’s health challenges Members Only

Michigan tobacco quit line closes after demand outpaces funding Members Only

States in Brief Members Only

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 Members Only

Ultraviolet lights can dramatically cut spread of TB, researchers find Members Only

Healthy You

It’s very wise to take care of your eyes

Health Findings

Health Findings Members Only

On the Job

GAO report outlines challenges facing U.S. veterinary work force Members Only

On the job in brief Members Only

APHA News

APHA lauds House for vote to give tobacco regulation to FDA Members Only

Discounts make APHA meeting more affordable: Hotel rates reduced for Philadelphia meeting in November Members Only

National Public Health Week a success Members Only

Nominations open for awards from APHA Sections, SPIGs Members Only

APHA elections open May 15: Vote for your Section leaders Members Only

Social media courses to be offered at APHA Learning Institute in November Members Only

APHA Advocates Members Only

Affiliates

APHA Affiliates bringing public health education to undergrads Members Only

New York City Affiliate targets obesity, access to healthy foods Members Only

Journal Watch

Journal Watch Members Only

President's Column

Public health nursing: A class act with long history of service Members Only

Job Openings

Job Openings Members Only

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