Mother’s Day e-cards spread love, emergency preparedness
Do you love your mother? Well, she deserves more than a $3 Hallmark card. Send her a preparedness e-present instead!
Nutrition and hunger program funding jeopardized in farm bill
Public health groups are calling on the U.S. Senate to protect key health-related provisions in the reauthorization of the farm bill in advance of debate today.
Public health, universal health care on agenda at World Health Assembly
The future of global health is under investigation this week at the 66th World Health Assembly in Geneva, including issues such as controlling noncommunicable diseases and advancing toward universal health coverage.
May 21 news: Oklahoma City tornado, Red Cross, APHA on emergency room visits, Ohio community health
Check out the latest news and updates in public health today, Monday, May 20, 2013.
Study: Bullying of youth perceived gay is prevalent and linked to depression
New research reveals a connection between bullied youth thought to be gay and depressed mood. This study of thousands of Washington youth highlights the prevalence of bullying and stresses the importance of bullying prevention.
May 20 news: AIDs among Navajo, living near fast food, ADHD and obesity
Check out the latest news and updates in public health today, Monday, May 20, 2013.
SAMHSA asks Americans to be prevention leaders
Would you agree to promote public and mental health in your own life and in your community? You can prove it by taking the Prevention Pledge on Facebook.
May 17 news: Bike to Work Day, Livestrong letter, CDC pool report and ADHD
Check out the latest news and updates in public health today, Friday, May 17, 2013.
May 16 news: Cloning critiques, cancer costs, military concussions
Check out the latest news and updates in public health today, Thursday, May 16, 2013
APHA announces ad in support of EPA nominee
A new ad from APHA touts the public health credentials and decades-long record fighting for clean air and kids' health of EPA nominee Gina McCarthy.
APHA advocates bring concerns to Congress
APHA’s Action Board helps bring critical public health issues to the nation’s attention. It connects the Association’s member groups and Affiliates, develops and reviews policies and shares APHA priorities with the nation’s policymakers.
May 14 news: Medicaid expansion in Kentucky, SARS in Saudi Arabia, calorie counting nearly impossible
Check out the latest news, reviews and happenings in public health today, Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
May 13 news: Carbon dioxide, ACA repeal threat, Tester upholds public health
Catch up on the latest news, reviews and happenings in public health today, Monday, May 13, 2013.
