May 23 news: Teen birth rate drops, Plan B debate, health costs inch up
Catch up on the latest news, reviews and happenings in public health today, Thursday, May 23, 2013.
Doctors an ally in kicking the habit
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has put out a new set of online and television ads to encourage smokers to get help from their doctors to quit.
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.
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.
Poll: Do preventive screenings save money?
Poll: What do you think? Should companies incentivize preventive screenings for their employees?
May 8 news: Cigarette tax, Prevention Fund, H7N9
Check out the latest news, reviews and happenings in public health today, Wednesday, May 8, 2013.
Today is National Bike to School Day
Thousands of helmet-clad schoolchildren from across the U.S. hopped on their bicycles this morning for National Bike to School Day. Today marks the second annual observance that celebrates safe, healthy routes to school.
ACA ‘navigators’ to improve access to care
To ensure the Affordable Care Act's Navigator program improves access to care for all Americans, the American Public Health Association submitted comments this week on the proposed rule outlining new standards for Navigators and other assistance personnel.
May 1 news: Wrigley gum, Obama on health law, hotly contested pill
Check out the latest news, reviews and happenings in public health today, Wednesday, May 1, 2013.
Annual ranking names APHA chief, member as leading physician executives
This week, Modern Healthcare, a leading health policy magazine, unveiled its annual list of the 50 most influential physician executives in health care.
April 24 news: Rx drug take-back, parks boost happiness, join the conversation about sexual abuse prevention
Check out the latest news, reviews and happenings in public health today, April 24, 2013.
Life is ruff. Better be prepared.
While dogs are busy fulfilling the role of man’s best friend, perhaps they can also help us humans prepare for an emergency.
