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November 2009

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Nation

Value of prevention debated as part of U.S. health reform: Studies ask: Is prevention cost-effective?

Rabies cases a continuing threat to global public health: Ancient disease still a modern problem

HHS to award $650 million in new prevention-oriented grant effort Members Only

Studies find retail-based health clinics can offer lower-cost care Members Only

Greenhouse gas standards to improve fuel usage, lower car emissions Members Only

Mercury is widespread in U.S. fish, streams, federal survey reports Members Only

Nation in Brief Members Only

Health reform in brief Members Only

State/Local

North Carolina door-to-door health campaign fighting syphilis, HIV Members Only

States in Brief

Globe

Global deaths among youth largely preventable, new WHO study finds Members Only

Globe in Brief Members Only

Healthy You

Safe travels: Good planning is your passport to health

Health Findings

Health Findings Members Only

On the Job

Thirty health departments to test public health accreditation effort Members Only

On the job briefs Members Only

APHA News

APHA’s Annual Meeting held in Philadelphia this month: 10,500 attendees expected Nov. 7–11

Get Ready Day events draw attention to preparedness: APHA hosts third annual celebration at D.C. elementary school Members Only

APHA books showcase ethical issues in public health practice

APHA member groups organize myriad events at Annual Meeting Members Only

Health professionals: Get certified in public health through exam

APHA advocates Members Only

Student Focus

College campus program to prevent alcohol poisoning goes nationwide Members Only

Students support chiropractic’s future with letter-writing campaign Members Only

Three chiropractic colleges fund student memberships in APHA Members Only

Students march in support of health equity, ending health disparities Members Only

Students in Brief Members Only

Journal Watch

Journal Watch Members Only

President's Column

‘Quyana’ for a year filled with hope, hospitality and kindness: Parting words from APHA’s president Members Only

Letters

Letters Members Only

Job Openings

Job Openings Members Only

Web Exclusive

Online only: Americans living longer as deaths decline

Online only: Local governments can take steps to fight childhood obesity

Online only: Millions in U.S. at risk for suicide, groundbreaking study finds

Newsmakers

Newsmakers

Resources

Resources