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Veteran suicide subject of new APHA book

by Kim S on May 23, 2013 • No Comments

While some U.S. service members die in action, a growing number sadly end their own lives. A new APHA book addresses this national tragedy.

Meetings

APHA announces speakers for 2013 Annual Meeting

by David on May 10, 2013 • No Comments

From an internationally acclaimed epidemiologist to a national leader on neighborhood issues, APHA’s just-announced lineup of Annual Meeting speakers will drive home its 2013 theme: “Think Global, Act Local: Best Practices Around the World.”

Preparedness

Mother’s Day e-cards spread love, emergency preparedness

by Dan on May 10, 2013 • 2 Comments

Do you love your mother? Well, she deserves more than a $3 Hallmark card. Send her a preparedness e-present instead!

Guest Posts / Preparedness

H7N9 influenza: What you should know now

by Audrey on Apr 22, 2013 • No Comments

A new flu virus has recently emerged in China, putting health officials around the world, including those at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on alert. Read more from APHA's Get Ready blog. Photo courtesy CDC/James Gathany

Funding / Topics

New APHA video depicts return on public health investments

by Kim S on Apr 3, 2013 • 6 Comments

From vaccinations and seatbelt safety to tobacco cessation programs and fluoridated water, a new video from APHA demonstrates the powerful return on investment of public health interventions in saving lives and money.

Senators urge Nickelodeon to improve food advertisements

by Dan on Jun 11, 2013 • No Comments

On Monday, three U.S. senators sent a letter to cable-TV network Nickelodeon and its parent company, Viacom Inc., in an effort to change their marketing of unhealthy food to children.

All things APHA

APHA, NCHH release healthy housing standard

by Dan on Jun 11, 2013 • No Comments

A new standard published Monday will serve as a blueprint for ensuring the health and safety of U.S. homes.

Preparedness

Public health workers at center of Boston bombing response

by Kim on Jun 10, 2013 • No Comments

The unique configuration of the Boston Public Health Commission meant that on April 15, when two homemade bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, public health was on the scene and ready to respond. Read more from this story published in The Nation's Health newspaper.

Headlines

June 10 news: Designated drivers may not be sober, Boston high schools and condoms, California health reform

by Kim S on Jun 10, 2013 • No Comments

Check out the latest public health news for today, Monday, June 10.

Headlines

June 7 news: TFAH report on Prevention Fund, seniors at risk for H7N9, hurricane preparedness

by Dan on Jun 7, 2013 • No Comments

Check out the latest public health news for today, Friday, June 7, 2013.

Findings

TFAH reports Prevention Fund facts, success

by Dan on Jun 7, 2013 • No Comments

The impact of the Prevention and Public Health Fund, suggests a Trust for America’s Health report, may be determined by the future health of this generation’s children.

Headlines