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Table of Contents

August 2012; Volume 42,Issue 6

Nation

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    Health corps helps doctors serve areas with needs: Program growing
    Charlotte Tucker
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 1-35;
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    Online public health education growing in popularity in U.S.: More students forgoing classrooms
    Kim Krisberg
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 1-14;
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    Prevention and Public Health Fund paying off in communities: Success threatened by cuts to fund
    Teddi Dineley Johnson
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 1-31;
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    Intro: U.S. Supreme Court decision marked with celebrations: Supporters hail end of long legal battle
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 1;
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    U.S. Supreme Court upholds landmark health reform law
    Charlotte Tucker
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 17-19;
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    Medicaid decision highlights need for continued health advocacy: State expansions in jeopardy
    Donya Currie
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 17-20;
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    Ruling a major milestone: Public health helps pave path to victory
    Teddi Dineley Johnson
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 19;
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    Timeline: What’s next for health reform
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 18-20;
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    Prevention plan helps agencies, communities to act for health
    Donya Currie
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 7;
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    Blood lead level of concern for kids lowered
    Donya Currie
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 7;
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    National asthma burden continues to rise; disparities, barriers persist
    Donya Currie
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 7;
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    IOM: Obesity epidemic needs societal change
    Nicole Softness
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 8;
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    Support for biking on the rise
    Nicole Softness
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 8;
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    Nation In Brief
    Donya Currie
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 8;

State & Local

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    Study: California, New York have best injury prevention programs in U.S.
    Nicole Softness
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 16;
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    States in Brief
    Donya Currie
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 16;

Globe

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    World Health Assembly turns focus to women, noncommunicable diseases
    Charlotte Tucker
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 12;
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    Globe in Brief
    Donya Currie
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 12;
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    World Federation of Public Health Associations meets in Ethiopia
    Teddi Dineley Johnson
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 12;

Healthy You

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    Losing weight safely and keeping it off
    Teddi Dineley Johnson
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 36;

Health Findings

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    Health Findings
    Donya Currie
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 15-22;

On the Job

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    Report: Veterinary health profession should renew focus on food security
    Donya Currie
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 10;
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    On the Job in Brief
    Donya Currie
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 10;

APHA News

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    Hundreds attend APHA’s second Midyear Meeting: Rewiring for the future means vision, strategic partnerships
    Teddi Dineley Johnson
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 6;
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    Elections to be held at APHA’s 140th Annual Meeting: APHA president, Executive Board candidates announced
    Michele Late
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 3;
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    Get Ready Day to raise awareness of preparedness on Sept. 18: Get Ready Scholarship winners named
    Michele Late
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 4;
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    APHA online resources bring home recognition
    Michele Late
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 4;
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    Scheduler makes planning for APHA’s Annual Meeting easy
    Charlotte Tucker
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 4;
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    Executive Board members meet with legislators on public health
    Michele Late
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 4;
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    Videos highlight National Public Health Week student events
    Charlotte Tucker
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 5;
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    Health law, physical activity SPIGs elevated to APHA Section status
    Teddi Dineley Johnson
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 5;
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    APHA Advocates
    Charlotte Tucker
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 2;

President's Column

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    Bridges between federal agencies can help meet environmental justice goals
    Mel Shipp
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 3;

Journal Watch

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    Journal Watch
    Charlotte Tucker
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 5;

Affiliates

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    APHA Affiliates helping local health departments prepare for accreditation
    Teddi Dineley Johnson
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 21;
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    Committee on Affiliates changes name to reflect breadth of group
    Teddi Dineley Johnson
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 21;
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    Affiliates in Brief
    Teddi Dineley Johnson
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) 21;

Web-only News

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    Online-only: Young adults fall short on sun protection
    Teddi Dineley Johnson
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) E28;
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    Online-only: Patients fear “rocking the boat” in doctors’ visits
    Nicole Softness
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) E29;
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    Online-only: CDC survey highlights technology as major youth risk
    Nicole Softness
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) E30;
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    Online-only: Public health extras: APHA advocates on domestic violence, tobacco tax loophole
    Charlotte Tucker
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) E31;
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    Newsmakers: August 2012
    Nicole Softness
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) E32;
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    Resources: August 2012
    Nicole Softness
    The Nation's Health August 2012, 42 (6) E33;
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