APHA gets ready for National Public Health Week 2014
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APHA gets ready for National Public Health Week 2014

by Dan on Feb 26, 2014 • 1 Comment
In the first week of April, APHA and partners hope to transform the way you think about public health.
Americans, health leaders react to CVS tobacco announcement
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Americans, health leaders react to CVS tobacco announcement

by Dan on Feb 6, 2014 • 1 Comment
With its move to end sales of tobacco products in its 7,600 stores by Oct. 1, CVS Caremark sent shock waves through the nation.
Farm bill includes both improvements and cuts to federal nutrition program
Nutrition

Farm bill includes both improvements and cuts to federal nutrition program

by Kim S on Jan 29, 2014 • No Comments
This week, Congress is expected to vote on a revision to the long-debated farm bill, which includes improvements and cuts to federal nutrition programs, Learn more about the bill's latest revisions and how it impacts public health.
Prevention fund ‘is alive and well,’ says Harkin citing APHA support
Funding / Health Reform / Prevention

Prevention fund ‘is alive and well,’ says Harkin citing APHA support

by David on Jan 17, 2014 • 2 Comments
Sen. Tom Harkin urged colleagues to adopt the omnibus spending bill and spoke of a particular virtue of the measure — full allocation of the Prevention and Public Health Fund — and APHA's support of it.
2014 ‘state of public health’ with CDC Director Tom Frieden
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2014 ‘state of public health’ with CDC Director Tom Frieden

by Dan on Jan 13, 2014 • 3 Comments
In a conversation with Public Health Newswire, CDC Director Tom Frieden defined the 2014 state of public health — and how APHA and public health professionals can improve the nation’s health with “six essential components for success.”
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Environment

Senators pull all-nighter in push for climate change action

by David on Mar 11, 2014 • No Comments
About 30 senators took turns speaking through the night Monday into early Tuesday to urge congressional action on climate change.
Headlines

March 11 news: Parents smartphone use affects children, vaccine opt-out bill, drinking water

by Dan on Mar 11, 2014 • No Comments
Check out today's public health news on Tuesday, March 11, 2014.
All things APHA / International

AJPH research helps spark defense of women in Congo

by David on Mar 10, 2014 • No Comments
Amidst a humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where women and girls have been primary victims of civil strife and war, comes a ray of hope.
NPHW Twitter Chat 2014: Big names, new topics, same public health focus
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NPHW Twitter Chat 2014: Big names, new topics, same public health focus

by Dan on Mar 10, 2014 • No Comments
Do you remember when public health was more than just 140 characters — as in, nearly 400 characters?
Headlines

March 10 news: Heroin overdoses, Alzheimer’s blood test, food safety glove law

by Kim S on Mar 10, 2014 • No Comments
Check out the latest in public health news for Monday, March 10, 2014.
Headlines

March 7 news: E-cigarettes lead teens to tobacco, improving nursing homes, antibiotic overuse

by Dan on Mar 7, 2014 • No Comments
Check out today's public health news on Friday, March 7, 2014.
Headlines

March 6 news: Public health heroes, elderly falls cost $30 billion, WHO recommends sugar intake

by Dan on Mar 6, 2014 • No Comments
Check out today's public health news on Thursday, March 6, 2014.
Findings

The month in review: Public health research roundup

by Kim S on Mar 5, 2014 • No Comments
Taking on topics from obesity, to caffeine, to mental health, public health studies can help inform the decisions we make everyday when it comes to our health. Read on for some of the latest highlights in this research roundup.
Funding

President’s 2015 budget ‘disappointing’ for public health

by Dan on Mar 5, 2014 • 1 Comment
With his fiscal year 2015 budget proposal yesterday U.S. President Barack Obama announced some targeted investments in public health but overall funding for core programs was “disappointing,” according to APHA.
Headlines

March 5 news: Old insurance plans under ACA, high protein diets, school lunch vegetables

by Kim S on Mar 5, 2014 • No Comments
Check out the latest in public health news for March 5, 2014.
Headlines

March 4 news: Nutrition label reactions, EPA announces emissions limits, marijuana for seizures

by Dan on Mar 4, 2014 • No Comments
Check out today's public health news on Tuesday, March 4, 2014.
Headlines

March 3 news: Flu patch, kids’ tooth decay, soccer brain injuries

by Kim S on Mar 3, 2014 • No Comments
Check out the latest in public health news for Monday, March 3, 2014.

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