Complete Archive of News Stories
January 30, 2012
78,000 area residents live in food wastelands
Dayton Daily News
January 24, 2012
New Report Cites Budget Cuts as Threat to U.S. Emergency Preparedness
Medical News
January 21, 2012
Obesity crisis far from over
Washington Post
January 21, 2012
Spending on Prevention
PBS
January 20, 2012
Report: Budget cuts put public health at risk
American City & County
January 19, 2012
Cuts in federal funding threaten public health emergency response
County News
January 18, 2012
Cuts in Public Health Preparedness Could Hurt Food Industry
And further shake consumer confidence in food safety
Food Safety News
January 12, 2012
Is BMI ever TMI?
CNN
January 12, 2012
Obesity: A Q&A with N.J. doctor Jeffrey Levine
Newark Star Ledger
January 10, 2012
Are We Ready or Not for the Next Public Health Emergency?
Altarum Blog
January 10, 2012
Gazette opinion: Montana must be prepared to save lives
Billings Gazette
January 8, 2012
Cuts in public health fund undermine preparedness
Gazette (Iowa)
January 8, 2012
Why we're fat: Our lifestyle promotes added pounds
McClatchy/Tribune
January 6, 2012
No sólo es culpa de la dieta - El estilo de vida sedentario es una de las causas del sobrepeso
El Sentinel (Orlando Sentinel)
January 4, 2012
Recession hitting nation's emergency preparedness abilities
American Medical News
January 3, 2012
Outside forces affect what we eat, how much exercise we get
Orlando Sentinel
January 2, 2012
Gazette opinion: Prepare now for disasters or pay more later
Billings Gazette
December 29, 2011
Peligra seguridad
el Latino San Diego
December 22, 2011
Report: Cuts In Federal Funding Put Public Health Preparedness At Risk
NPR
December 21, 2011
Budget Cuts and Public Health Risks
CNN
December 21, 2011
Funding Cuts Threaten Public Health Disaster Preparedness, Study Finds
National Journal
December 21, 2011
Bioterrorism, Health-Emergency Preparedness Eroding: Report
Wall Street Journal
December 20, 2011
Readiness for health, bioterror emergencies eroding: report
Reuters
December 20, 2011
Bioterror security at risk
CNN
December 19, 2011
Obesity Destroying the Health of Many Oklahomans
Great Tulsa Newspapers
December 17, 2011
Washington Week: Senate Passes Two-Month 'Doc Fix'
MedPage Today
December 15, 2011
Senator fights to keep an ounce of prevention free from pounds of budget cuts
Modern Healthcare
December 15, 2011
Fund for Chronic Disease Prevention Is Vulnerable Amid Deficit Reduction
U.S. Medicine
December 12, 2011
Here's the solution to weighty problem
Muncie Star Press (Indiana)
December 12, 2011
Prevention Fund Cut Proposal Criticized by Public Health Groups
Congressional Quarterly
December 7, 2011
Shape Up, America, Before It's Too Late
NPR
December 5, 2011
5 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About the Prevention and Public Health Fund
You're the Cure Blog
December 5, 2011
$100,000 in grants boosts Orlando groups' efforts to curb obesity in kids
Orlando Sentinel
December 1, 2011
Corporate Nebraska challenged by ‘Walking Works’ to get healthier
Imperial Republican (Nebraska)
November 30, 2011
Healthier communities mean healthier economy
Lee's Summit Journal
November 30, 2011
Does being poor make you fat?
MSN Money
November 29, 2011
Healthier Americans and a Healthier Economy
Altarum Blog
November 23, 2011
Health Programs Facing Cutbacks After Super Committee’s Failure
Kaiser Health News
November 19, 2011
Too Fat to Serve?
Veteran Journal
November 18, 2011
CLEAN AIR ACT TO SAVE U.S. $82 BILLION IN HEALTH CARE COSTS
Think Progress
November 18, 2011
It's time to lose it, but not by eating pizza
Indianapolis Star
November 16, 2011
Did You Know: Obesity
Daily Kos
November 13, 2011
Not So Super
The New Republic
November 12, 2011
We Are Still Not Ready
New York Times
November 11, 2011
Wonkbook: Less than two weeks for the ‘supercommittee’
Washington Post
November 11, 2011
Super Committee Stalled As Nov. 23 Deadline Approaches
Kaiser Health News
November 10, 2011
Supercommittee Dems' proposed cuts to health law fund draw fire
The Hill
November 9, 2011
Crucial Federal Mass Casualty Preparedness Program Faces Elimination Amidst Decline In National Readiness
Homeland Security Today
November 7, 2011
The battle against obesity
Grand Island Independent (Nebraska)
November 5, 2011
Flu vaccine efficacy: Time to revise public messages?
CIDRAP
November 4, 2011
Healthier Americans and a Healthier Economy Go Hand in Hand
Huffington Post
November 2, 2011
Wellness Programs Save Money, Nonprofit Group Argues
National Journal
October 30, 2011
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of ... gold!
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
October 26, 2011
Docs Still at Front Line in Detecting Bioterrorism
MedPage Today
October 25, 2011
Government's Place in the Kitchen
Washington Post Writer's Group in the Florida Times-Union
October 19, 2011
Budget cuts hampering U.S. biothreat response
BioPrep Watch
October 18, 2011
Progress In Emergency Bio-Preparedness Undermined By Budget Cuts
Homeland Security Today
October 18, 2011
Doubts Persist About FBI's Anthrax Investigation 10 Years Later Amid New Bio-Terror Concerns
Fox News
October 17, 2011
For health reform’s Prevention Fund, an uncertain future
Washington Post
October 16, 2011
Many Health Programs Face Sharp Automatic Cuts If Super Committee Deadlocks
Washington Post & Kaiser Health News
October 15, 2011
The anthrax attacks: Biopreparedness ten years later
Politico
October 15, 2011
Anthrax attacks were a wake-up call, with efforts continuing today
New Haven Register
October 13, 2011
Guest opinion: Funding preventive care makes fiscal sense
Billings Gazette
October 12, 2011
Report Finds U.S. Poorly Prepared For Bioterrorism
Wall Street Journal
October 10, 2011
A decade after the 'Amerithrax' attacks, is the nation better prepared?
St. Louis Beason
October 7, 2011
Advice to a Modern-Day Rip Van Winkle: Changes in State and Local Public Health Practice During the MMWR Era at CDC
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
October 6, 2011
Healthy kids campaign under way
South Charlotte Weekly
October 2, 2011
Grant, Training Help PE Teachers Assess Courses
Hutchinson News (Kansas)
September 30, 2011
10 Year Anniversary Of Anthrax Attacks In October, TFAH Statement
Medical News Today
September 29, 2011
Ten Years After September 11th and Anthrax
Altarum Blog
September 27, 2011
Cuts to preventive health would result in higher health care costs, put lives at risk
Clark Fork Chronicle (Montana)
September 27, 2011
Office Visit: Obesity affects all
Journal Record (Oklahoma)
September 27, 2011
Fresno County awarded $500K in health grants
The Business Journal
September 24, 2011
A New Law on School Fitness Data Faces Obstacles
New York Times
September 23, 2011
Childhood obesity on rise; health risks can carry into adulthood
Herald (Chicago, Illinois)
September 19, 2011
President’s deficit reduction plan includes cuts to Prevention and Public Health Fund
Public Health Newswire
September 18, 2011
Tennessee's obesity epidemic: Fighting the big fight
Tennessean
September 15, 2011
America Has Grown Shortsighted When It Comes To Preparedness And Public Health
Homeland Security Today
September 14, 2011
Philadelphia proposes mandating antismoking ads at retail counters where tobacco is sold
Philadelphia Inquirer
September 14, 2011
Carrying a spare five pounds? Gov. Snyder says knock it off
Detroit Free Press
September 10, 2011
Experts: Beware variety of attacks
Boston herald
September 9, 2011
Why Our Public Health System Isn't Ready for Another 9/11
TIME Magazine
September 9, 2011
Florida rates well in readiness for attack, but two risky gaps remain
Florida Today
September 6, 2011
30 Years of AIDS: Dr. Jeffrey Levi from Trust for America’s Health
Blog.AIDS.Gov
September 4, 2011
Talent, other experts fear bioterrorism as 9/11 anniversary approaches
McClatchy in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
September 2, 2011
New Report Highlights Public Health’s Vital Role In National Defense
Homeland Security Today
September 2, 2011
Lighten up your Labor Day with these painless swaps
MSNBC (Men's Health)
September 1, 2011
Report: N.J. not staffed to handle a crisis
Newark Star Ledger
September 1, 2011
Dangerous gaps remain in nation’s bioterrorism preparedness, report says
Washington Post
September 1, 2011
After 9/11, Anthrax Attacks Seemed Too Natural
National Journal
September 1, 2011
Public health leaders cite lessons of 2001 anthrax attacks
CIDRAP
August 31, 2011
Fit or Fat; Sweat 2011
Santa Fe Reporter
August 30, 2011
Law firm takes steps to make employees healthier
McClatchy in the Myrtle Beach Sun News
August 25, 2011
Teen vaccinations against cervical cancer lagging
MSNBC (Associated Press Story)
August 25, 2011
Teen vaccinations against cervical cancer lagging
Associated Press
August 25, 2011
Rates of HPV Shots Among Teens Lag Behind Other Recommended Vaccines
WebMD
August 23, 2011
Affordable care aim of health officials
Gannett (via Jackson Clarion Ledger)
August 19, 2011
Funding For Public Health Emergency Preparedness Trimmed
Homeland Security Today
August 19, 2011
Adult Vaccinations Protect Children
U.S. News & World Report (Healthday)
August 18, 2011
Oklahoma es el séptimo estado con mayor índice de obesidad
Hispano de Tulsa
August 17, 2011
Oklahoma ranks 7th in obesity rate among adults
Latina Lista
August 15, 2011
HHS announces $613 million in 2011 preparedness grants
CIDRAP
August 9, 2011
A quiz on America's weight problem
Scripps Howard News Service
August 8, 2011
Addressing childhood obesity
Gannett (via Statesman Journal)
August 5, 2011
Middle Tennesseans move from fat to fit
Tennessean
August 3, 2011
Chubbier baby boomer generation could cost Medicare
Tampa Tribune
August 3, 2011
State declines to request or back $9 million in health grants
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 1, 2011
America's Obesity Epidemic
Men's Fitness
July 29, 2011
Biodefense Bill Progresses to House Vote
Global Security Newswires
July 28, 2011
U.S. to Pay Bigger Share of Rising Cost of Health Care
U.S. News & World Report (Healthday)
July 26, 2011
Cutting obesity prevention is quick fix and long-term nightmare
The Hill
July 24, 2011
Washington must confront public-health challenge of childhood trauma
Seattle Times
July 23, 2011
Ending childhood obesity requires tackling poverty, too
Newark Star Ledger
July 19, 2011
Baby boomers becoming more obese, could result in high Medicare costs
CBS News
July 19, 2011
Obesity Rate is at Least 30% in 12 U.S. States Led by the South, CDC Says
Bloomberg News
July 19, 2011
La obesidad contraataca
La Conexion
July 18, 2011
Poll: Obesity hits more boomers than others in US
Associated Press
July 16, 2011
CNN NEWSROOM - OBESITY
CNN
July 13, 2011
National French Fry Day
The Daily Show
July 8, 2011
America Sees Its Obesity Rates and Raises Them
TIME Magazine
July 8, 2011
Obesidad aumenta en 16 estados
Univision
July 8, 2011
AMERICA IS 'F AS IN FAT': HOW TO STAY HEALTHY THIS SUMMER
MTV
July 8, 2011
America Is Only Getting Fatter
New York Magazine
July 7, 2011
Obesity rates still rising in many states
Associated Press
July 7, 2011
F as in Fat: Top 15 fattest U.S. states
CBS News
July 7, 2011
F Is for Americans Getting Fatter
New York Times
July 7, 2011
Southerners, poor have highest rates of obesity
USA Today
July 7, 2011
Obesity Epidemic Grows: Report
ABC News
July 7, 2011
Mississippi Tips Scale as Nation's Fattest State
Associated Press
July 7, 2011
Obesity Rates Rise 90% in 17 States Since 1995, Adding Cost
Bloomberg News
July 7, 2011
F as in Fat: Top 15 fattest U.S. states
CBS News
July 7, 2011
Study: Health law key to fighting obesity
The Hill
July 7, 2011
Obesity Rate Ballooning, Report Says
Kaiser Health News
July 7, 2011
Obesity Rates Rise in 16 States, Report Finds
National Journal
July 7, 2011
Americans Get An F On Fat
NPR
July 7, 2011
Factbox: Most and least obese states
Reuters
July 7, 2011
Mississippi most obese state, Colorado least
Reuters
July 7, 2011
Mississippi Tops Latest Obesity Rankings
Slate
July 7, 2011
Colorado Hangs in (Barely) as the Only State With Obesity Rate Lower Than 20%
Wall Street Journal
July 7, 2011
Adult obesity increases in 16 states
Washington Post
July 4, 2011
Just say 'yes'
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 2, 2011
TOM SCARRITT: Find ways to help children play
Birmingham News
July 1, 2011
Guide to health industries at risk in debt deal
Politico
June 30, 2011
UAB experts, Birmingham-area parents stress keeping kids active and eating right in the summertime
Birmingham News
June 28, 2011
National Prevention Strategy aims to keep Americans healthier, living longer
Orlando Sentinel
June 20, 2011
Healthwatch news bites: agriculture spending bill passed
The Hill
June 16, 2011
Obama administration releases plan aiming to prevent disease with healthier lifestyles
Associated Press in Washington Post
June 12, 2011
TN starts young in weight battle
Students show progress, but breaking ingrained habits proves far from easy
Tennessean
June 6, 2011
Number of Lives Saved by U.S. Clean Air Act Continues to Grow
The Nation's Health
June 3, 2011
Senate Bill Seeks to Make Streets Safer & Encourage Healthier Living
AASTHO Journal
June 2, 2011
Delaware health: Sussex kids urged to play outdoors
Delaware News Journal
May 25, 2011
Health initiative will get Memphis moving
Commercial Appeal
May 23, 2011
As face of health care law, Sebelius soldiers on
McClathcy
May 20, 2011
Lawmakers Move to Renew Biodefense Law
Global Security Newswire
May 19, 2011
Public health groups sound warning about preparedness cuts
CIDRAP
May 16, 2011
HHS details $2.5 billion in cuts for rest of the year
The Hill
May 15, 2011
A Connecticut political maverick turns 80: Lowell Weicker Jr.
Connecticut Post
May 13, 2011
Health Council provides update at spring meeting
Dyersburg State Gazette
May 9, 2011
Map: Obesity rates in the U.S.
MSNBC
May 5, 2011
Michigan hospitals work to improve their food
Detroit News (Associated Press)
April 28, 2011
HBO in Nashville to film program about city’s health initiatives
Nashville City Paper
April 25, 2011
So Much for That Ounce of Prevention
New York Times
April 19, 2011
Healthy SC workers could receive insurance break
Forbes (Associated Press)
April 17, 2011
Cutbacks cripple many government functions
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
April 15, 2011
Higgins Dismayed By Vote Taking Away Cancer Prevention Programs
Amherst Times
April 13, 2011
House votes to kill preventive health fund
Associated Press (in the San Antonio Express-News)
April 11, 2011
Statement from Surgeon General, Dr. Regina M. Benjamin, on the Selection of Jeffrey Levi, Ph.D. as chair of the Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
April 10, 2011
VU med student brings healthier eating to Nashville’s food deserts
Nashville City Paper
April 4, 2011
Groups rise to defense of health reform law's prevention fund
The Hill
April 3, 2011
Analysis: Mississippi hasn't ignored obesity issue
Associated Press/Times-Picayune
March 31, 2011
Obesity: Weighing Down Our Economy
Altarum Blog
March 31, 2011
Senate Dems to Obama: Stand firm on EPA rules in spending talks
The Hill
March 29, 2011
Detectan un alto nivel de obesidad entre los hispanos del oeste de Colorado
Yahoo! En Espanol
March 24, 2011
Walk 100 miles with me for city's health
Tennessean
March 20, 2011
Tom Harkin defends mandatory spending
Politico
March 18, 2011
Don’t raid ‘Healthy Maine’ fund
Times Record (Maine)
March 15, 2011
First Lady Warns That Obesity Problem Could Hurt Business
National Journal
March 15, 2011
Obama to mayors: Childhood obesity 'weighing down your budgets'
USA Today
March 14, 2011
Enjoy Mardi, but skip the Gras
The Advocate (Baton Rouge)
March 13, 2011
Tackling Michigan's obesity issue requires broad approach
Lansing Journal
March 10, 2011
Colorado rated least obese state
Denver Business Journal
March 6, 2011
Healthier neighborhood programs drawing millions from foundations
San Jose Mercury News
March 4, 2011
Health Fund Pays Dividends
Bangor Daily News Editorial
March 3, 2011
Report: H1N1 Hospitalizations Higher But Vaccinations Lower for Minorities
Black Voice News
March 1, 2011
YMCA sees increase in attendance in 2011
WKRN-TV News Nashville
February 24, 2011
Tax junk food: Fight obesity one penny at a time
Los Angeles Times
February 21, 2011
Let's get physical, Louisiana: Editorial
Times-Picayune
February 17, 2011
Obama Budget Curbs Disaster Planning Aid to States
Global Security Newswire
February 15, 2011
What Obama’s 2012 Budget Proposal Means for the CDC
Wall Street Journal
February 14, 2011
Trust for America's Health assesses public health impact of Pres. budget, expresses concern over cuts.
February 10, 2011
HHS marks $750 million for prevention
Modern Healthcare
February 9, 2011
Atlanta school readies for Michelle Obama visit
Atlanta Journal Constitution
February 3, 2011
Paying—and Playing—for Prevention: Is it Worth a Pound of Cure?
Altarum blog
February 1, 2011
Supporting Polluters Over Kids, Part II: Senate Edition
Natural Resources Defense Council Blog
January 29, 2011
Who wants to shed pounds with me?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 26, 2011
Obama Names Achtenberg to U.S. Civil Rights Commission, Levi to Health Advisory Group
Chicago Sun-times
January 24, 2011
H1N1 Vaccination Rates Lower for Hispanics
Hispanic Health News
January 18, 2011
Unexpected Limits of New, Free Preventive Care
Wall Street Journal
January 17, 2011
New hope for hepatitis C, an often hidden disease
Associated Press (in the Washington Post)
January 14, 2011
Kids can't win obesity battle without help
San Angelo Standard-Times
January 11, 2011
Warnings needed on sugary sodas?
Charleston Post and Courier
January 7, 2011
Adults Need Vaccines Too
The 5 surprising vaccines parents -- and grandparents -- should get
Parenting
January 5, 2011
Critics of government action on obesity are misguided
Wilmington News Journal (Delaware)
January 3, 2011
Hidden Epidemic: Chronic HBV and HCV Infections
Clinical Laboratory News
January 2, 2011
Children's weight woes might start in the womb
Charlotte Observer
January 2, 2011
It’s time to say hello to a healthier you
Dayton Daily News
December 29, 2010
Group aims to ban new fast-food outlets in Detroit
Detroit News
December 26, 2010
Eating healthier can prove cheaper
Columbus Dispatch
December 22, 2010
Food safety debate: transcripts of the final chapter
The Packer
December 21, 2010
Data Exchange Seen As Key To Improving Public Health Preparedness
Homeland Security Today
December 20, 2010
Minneapolis kicks off plan to get more produce in corner stores
Minnesota Public Radio
December 20, 2010
Public Health Preparedness Jeopardized by Budget Cuts
Health Leaders Magazine
December 18, 2010
Kids on two wheels enjoy one shining moment
Tucson Arizona Daily Star
December 16, 2010
Loopholes in 'Do Not Board' list let infected travelers fly
USA Today
December 15, 2010
California gets high marks for health emergency preparedness, but funding remains a worry
Los Angeles Times
December 14, 2010
Bioterrorism Readiness Hurt by Cuts in State Health Programs, Study Finds
Bloomberg
December 14, 2010
Report Finds Budget Cuts Threaten Health Emergency Preparedness Progress
Wall Street Journal
December 13, 2010
Do kids really prefer sugary cereals for breakfast?
Food Consumer
December 9, 2010
The Home Court Advantage
Metro Media (Michigan)
December 8, 2010
Checking In With Dr. Arthur Garson On 'Health Care Half Truths'
Kaiser Health News
December 7, 2010
Flu Vaccine Complacency Concerns Linger
Homeland Security Today
December 5, 2010
Childhood Obesity America’s Imminent War on a Silent Yet Growing Epidemic
Urban Latino
December 1, 2010
Improving Americans' health takes a community
Associated Press
November 29, 2010
V'burg park takes part in outdoor fitness movement
Sun Herald (Miss.)
November 23, 2010
Time to Talk Turkey: Give FDA the Authority It Needs to Make Food Safe
Huffington Post
November 20, 2010
Potential National and State Medical Care Savings From Primary Disease Prevention
American Journal of Public Health
November 18, 2010
Calley says focus will be on strong public health policy
Michigan Messgener
November 18, 2010
Harkin Floor Remarks On Food Safety
November 15, 2010
Some Michigan schools even ban cupcakes to fight obesity
Detroit News
November 11, 2010
Officials: Too many are obese in Idaho
Twins Falls (Idaho) Times
November 10, 2010
Survey: We’re All Stressed Out! (Especially Overweight Kids)
Wall Street Journal
November 10, 2010
'Tis the Season to Fight Flu Fatigue
Huffington Post
November 10, 2010
H1N1 hospitalization higher for minorities
United Press International
November 10, 2010
Study: H1N1 Hospitalization Rates Higher for Minorities; Vaccination Rates Lower
CQ HealthBeat News
November 10, 2010
Report: Flu vaccinations lag
Cincinnati Enquirer
November 10, 2010
Pandemic report warns against 'flu fatigue,' complacency
CIDRAP
November 9, 2010
Pressure on Ozone
Politico
November 8, 2010
Hospital says Georgia's kids second-fattest in nation
Atlanta Journal Constitution/PolitiFact
November 5, 2010
Va Por tu salud: No hay excusas para ignorar el problema de la obesidad
Arizona Star
November 4, 2010
Healing New York's Hospitals
Huffington Post
November 2, 2010
Health Summit for Progress: Editorial
Cleveland Plain Dealer
October 26, 2010
Childhood obesity in Louisiana puts future at risk
Alexandria Town Talk
October 23, 2010
Raising tobacco tax isn’t the best path to a healthier Utah
Salt Lake Tribune
October 22, 2010
South side gets farmers' market
Arizona Star
October 18, 2010
$15M to fight obesity in Pima
Arizona Star
October 14, 2010
Knowledge alone not enough to curb childhood obesity
Zanesville Times Recorder
October 11, 2010
This Week’s Health Industry News
New York Times
October 11, 2010
Missouri’s low vaccination rate leaves children vulnerable, experts say
Kansas City Star
October 8, 2010
Editorial: Tennesseans can walk away from obesity
Knoxville News Sentinel
October 6, 2010
Metro Parks, Vanderbilt project targets childhood obesity
The Tennessean
October 2, 2010
Ozark kids health fair promotes better habits early
Dothan Eagle
October 1, 2010
The Last Lean Americans
Denver Magazine
September 30, 2010
CDC chief picks 6 'winnable battles' in health
Associated Press
September 29, 2010
Congressional Disapproval of Rule Relating to Grandfathered Health Promotion Plan
C-SPAN
September 28, 2010
Top Experts Warn Millions of Americans Are Living With Hidden Epidemics of Hepatitis B and C
St. Louis American
September 27, 2010
Summit to be held at UNCW about childhood obesity
Wilmington Star News
September 24, 2010
Cost and Lack of Awareness Hamper Adult Vaccination Efforts
The New York Times
September 21, 2010
Few Insurers Provide Coverage For Weight Loss Treatment
Kaiser Health News
September 13, 2010
Play and exercise: Get out there
The Florida-Times Union
September 9, 2010
We need to end child obesity today
Chillicothe Gazette
September 7, 2010
Putting kids on a fitness path
Arizona Daily Star
September 5, 2010
Nation needs to address growing (waistline) problem
Midland Daily News
September 5, 2010
Achieve better health while fighting hunger in your local community
Indiana Gazette
September 3, 2010
Don't blame heat for not staying fit
San Angelo Standard-Times
August 30, 2010
Battle against obesity moves into workplace
The Orlando Sentinel
August 30, 2010
Personal fitness trainer challenges NC workplaces
The Associated Press
August 30, 2010
UGA researchers get funds to fight childhood obesity
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
August 29, 2010
A View from the Editorial Board: Memphis at center of obesity epidemic
The Commercial Appeal
August 25, 2010
Latinos sufren tasas de obesidad de un 30% o más en 19 estados
KLRT-TV Fox16 El Latino
August 23, 2010
Not all vaccines last a lifetime
Some are meant for adults.
Jacksonville Times Union
August 22, 2010
Showing N.C. workers how to incorporate fitness
Raleigh News and Observer
August 17, 2010
Fit for Families
The Daily News Journal
August 13, 2010
N.C. is overweight, and Greensboro's Ben Roberts has a plan
Greensboro News-Record
August 10, 2010
Visit to State Fair could make you healthier
Indianapolis Star
August 9, 2010
Silver Diner club-card plan to help fund school nutrition and fitness programs
The Washington Post
August 5, 2010
Childhood Obesity Is A Growing Threat To America's Children
BlackNews.com
August 5, 2010
Shaping Up a City in the Nation's Fattest State
CNN
August 3, 2010
D.C. schools names two vendors to provide healthful meals in pilot program
The Washington Post
July 8, 2010
OUR VIEW: Alabama once again ranks as the second most obese state in the country, a dubious distinction that costs us plenty
Birmingham News
July 4, 2010
Los hispanos son más obesos
La Raza
July 3, 2010
At 13th fattest in U.S., Texas adults outweighed by their children, who rank 7th
Austin American-Statesman
July 1, 2010
Obesity Rates Rise in Some States; Fatty Food Abounds Everywhere
ABC News (National)
July 1, 2010
Parents Oblivious to Overweight Kids
Newsweek
June 30, 2010
Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee top list of fattest states in America
New York Daily News
June 30, 2010
Florida Ranked 36th Most Obese State
Broward Palm Beach Times
June 30, 2010
Study Shows U.S. Obesity Rates Increasing
Christian Broadcasting Network
June 30, 2010
Obesity Rises in 28 States; Remains Highest in the South
Time Wellness Blog
June 30, 2010
Motivation, information needed to combat obesity, American Dietetic Association says
Cleveland Plain Dealer
June 29, 2010
Report: Michigan 10th fattest state
Detroit Free Press
June 29, 2010
Obesity Rate Swells in 28 States
WebMD
June 29, 2010
Americans getting fatter, especially in the South
Reuters
June 29, 2010
Colorado Now the Only State With Obesity Rate Less Than 20%
Wall Street Journal (blog)
June 29, 2010
Illinois adults getting fatter
Chicago Tribune
June 29, 2010
Americans are still getting fatter
Obesity rates increased in 28 states, report finds
Associated Press
June 29, 2010
Obesity on the Rise in More Than Half of States, Report Finds
Congressional Quarterly HealthBeat
June 29, 2010
Obesity Rates Jump in 28 States, Report Shows: More than Two-thirds of States Now Have Rates Above 25 Percent
HealthDay/Bloomberg BusinessWeek
June 29, 2010
Arizona Among Most Obese States in the Nation, Study Says
Arizona Daily Star
May 19, 2010
Health advocacy group forms unlikely alliance, endorses video games in obesity campaign
Associated Press
May 17, 2010
Study reveals soaring obesity among Kansas girls
Kansas City Star
May 7, 2010
Groups Vie For A Piece Of Health Law's $15 Billion Prevention Fund
Kaiser Health News
May 3, 2010
D.C. Council to vote for bill that tackles childhood obesity
Washington Examiner
April 24, 2010
What did the U.S. learn from the H1N1 pandemic?
Association of Health Care Journalists
April 15, 2010
First Lady Michelle Obama Joins The California Endowment to Announce Building Healthy Communities Initiative
Business Wire
April 11, 2010
Why playing matters for kids
The games may have changed over time, but childhood is still all about fun
The Courier-News
April 8, 2010
We're ready to improve Oregonians' health
Oregon Live
April 5, 2010
How health education could pay off
Detroit Free Press
April 3, 2010
Healthy school lunch efforts face daunting hurdles
Reuters
March 23, 2010
What does the bill do for prevention?
The Washington Post (Blog)
March 16, 2010
Michelle Obama brings anti-obesity fight to food giants
Associated Press
March 14, 2010
State Schools Part Of Initiative To Combat Childhood Obesity
Hartford Courant
March 10, 2010
How disaster-ready are hospitals?
Much more so than in the past, but funding woes continue to be a problem, according to the seventh annual Trust for America's Health (TFAH) study on disaster preparedness and bioterrorism. Richard Hamburg, deputy director of TFAH, answers questions o
Materials Management in Health Care
March 10, 2010
Healthy eating for champions
Dallas Morning News
March 8, 2010
Editorial: Attention to county's health is overlooked
Delaware County Daily News
March 8, 2010
Missouri: The 50th state for spending on public health
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
March 2, 2010
State near bottom in federal health dollars
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 1, 2010
Pa. and N.J. rank low in spending on public health
The Philadelphia Inquirer
March 1, 2010
Public Health Departments Shrinking, Survey Finds
The New York Times
March 1, 2010
CDC Finds Big Geographic Variation in Hospitalization of Elderly Heart Disease Patients
Congressional Quarterly
February 23, 2010
‘Recess Before Lunch’ on horizon
Study shows that students eat better, consume more nutrients when positions switched.
Middletown Journal
February 22, 2010
Obese kids get healthier with help
Specialists at Cincinnati Children’s teaching local families how to eat better and increase levels of activity.
The Pulse-Journal
February 17, 2010
Shot in the Arm: Has the U.S. Invested Enough Stimulus Money in Prevention?
Scientific American
February 16, 2010
Local health officials hope to learn from H1N1 scramble
Seattle Times
February 8, 2010
First lady tackling child obesity
Associated Press
February 7, 2010
Many adults fail to get adequate vaccines
Scripps Howard News Service
February 5, 2010
Seniors, Take A Moment... For Vaccines
National Public Radio
February 4, 2010
Adults forgo routine immunization: report
Reuters
February 4, 2010
Too Few Adults Get Recommended Vaccinations
HealthDay
February 4, 2010
Too many seniors not immunized against pneumonia, report says
Los Angeles Times
February 4, 2010
Make Adult Vaccinations as Widespread as Those for Children, Say Immunization Advocates
Medscape Today
February 4, 2010
More than 175 Public Health Organizations Send Letter of Support for Health Reform to Congress and the President
Huffington Post
February 4, 2010
Seniors aren't getting vital vaccinations, study finds
McClatchy Newspapers
February 2, 2010
Walk Across Texas aims to get area Texans in shape
Fort Bend Herald
February 2, 2010
$1 cheesburgers are ruining America
Arizona State University Press
February 1, 2010
President's Budget Shows Consistent Commitment to Public Health and Prevention
Huffington Post
February 1, 2010
First national health security strategy released by HHS
American Medical News
February 1, 2010
The First Lady & the Childhood Obesity Crisis
Huffington Post
February 1, 2010
CDC gets boost under president's budget proposal
Atlanta Journal Constitution
January 29, 2010
Delaware health: Senator wants calories counted
Delaware News Journal
January 28, 2010
Michelle Obama: Childhood obesity a ‘public health crisis'
Atlanta Journal Constitution
January 21, 2010
Prevention: An Impetus for Moving Health Reform Forward
Huffington Post
January 14, 2010
Food safety still a concern
Nashville Tennessean
January 13, 2010
Congressional Health Bills Confront Obesity
National Public Radio (NPR)
January 13, 2010
US obesity rates still high, but not growing
MSNBC
January 12, 2010
Preparedness for Catastrophe Lax; Complacency Rises
Homeland Security Today
January 12, 2010
Health Reform Revisionism
Newsweek
January 9, 2010
Are you one of South Mississippi’s Big Losers?
Biloxi Sun Herald
January 6, 2010
Epidemiology resources spread thin in state health departments
American Medical News
December 30, 2009
State gets high marks for public health emergency readiness
South Carolina Now
December 30, 2009
2009 was hectic year for local health care
Bennington Banner
December 29, 2009
Delaware leads nation in
Cape Gazette
December 28, 2009
Some disease prevention measures can pay off
Los Angeles Times
December 28, 2009
Report Shows H1N1 Revealed Gaps in Nation’s Emergency Health Preparedness Efforts
Docuticker
December 28, 2009
Lowell Weicker...Touts Government-Run Health Insurance
Huffington Post
December 28, 2009
H1N1 reveals weak spots in nation's preparedness
Minnesota Public Radio
December 28, 2009
Area should be proud of HEART work
Bowling Green Daily News
December 26, 2009
State, area score high in preparedness
Bowling Green Daily News
December 25, 2009
State earns high marks for its response to swine flu
Battleboro Reformer (VT)
December 23, 2009
Lessons learned from H1N1 outbreak
Chicago Daily Herald
December 23, 2009
OUR OPINION: Food maker helps in war on children obesity
Patriot Ledger
December 23, 2009
Officials hope trails will trim OKC
Oklahoma City Friday
December 23, 2009
Don't count out H1N1 flu yet
Summit Daily News
December 22, 2009
San Diego Braces for More Fatalities in H1N1 Outbreak
New America Media
December 22, 2009
Officials: Crisis can be handled
Billings Gazette
December 22, 2009
Gazette Opinion: Room for improvement in disaster readiness
Billings Gazette (MT)
December 18, 2009
Recession Challenging All-hazards Preparedness
Study urges upgrade of emergency response infrastrucure.
Homeland Security Today
December 17, 2009
Vermont scores high in health readiness
Burlington Free Press
December 17, 2009
New York Scores High in Emergency Preparedness
Associated Press
December 17, 2009
AZ ranked low in emergency health preparedness
Arizona Daily Star
December 16, 2009
H1N1 reveals weaknesses, report concludes
Washington Post's The Checkup Blog
December 16, 2009
Sen. Joe Lieberman Holding Ace As 60th Senator
"No Fun'' As Dems Decry Loss Of Public Option, Medicare Buy-In
Hartford Courant's Capitol Watch blog
December 16, 2009
State high on preparedness list
Oklahoma and six other states meet nine of 10 readiness indicators for facing a public health emergency.
Tulsa World
December 16, 2009
Health officials pleased with readiness rating
State met 7 of 10 objectives in report grading its ability to respond to emergencies
The Indianapolis Star
December 16, 2009
Virginia passes 7 of 10 tests on health preparedness
Richmond-Times Dispatch
December 16, 2009
Vt. among best prepared for swine flu epidemic
Barre-Montpelier Times Argus
December 16, 2009
New York scores high on emergency-health preparedness in national report
NY Journal News
December 16, 2009
H1N1 exposed fragile public health system
United Press International
December 15, 2009
Swine flu's lesson: We're not ready for anything virulent
Daily Herald
December 15, 2009
Pennsylvania ranks among top states for emergency preparedness
The Patriot-News
December 15, 2009
Cy-Fair ISD plans to retain health class requirement
Community Impact Newspaper
December 15, 2009
State Report Cards Show Shortcomings in Preparedness
Med Page Today
December 15, 2009
Texas gets top score in swine flu readiness
Austin-American Statesman
December 15, 2009
New report shows state in middle on preparedness
Baltimore Sun
December 15, 2009
Kansas gets 6 of 10 in health preparedness report
The Wichita Eagle
December 15, 2009
Government watchdog group faults New Jersey's health readiness
The Press of Atlantic City
December 15, 2009
Report hits state's emergency preparedness following H1N1 mess
Daily Herald
December 15, 2009
Study on health-disaster preparedness ranks Hawaii among middle of states
Associated Press Hawaii
December 15, 2009
Missouri and Kansas emergency planning pretty good, new report says
Kansas City Star
December 15, 2009
U.S. swine flu response hurt by spending cut: report
Reuters
December 15, 2009
National report details Hawaii's readiness for a public health emergency
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
December 15, 2009
Report: Swine flu shows we're not ready for emergencies
McClatchy Newspapers
December 15, 2009
Serious Gaps Revealed in U.S. Response to Health Emergencies
HealthDay
December 15, 2009
Group: America Unprepared for Disaster
Report Finds 'Serious Gaps' in U.S. Emergency Response Capacity
WebMD Health News
December 15, 2009
H1N1 outbreak exposes shortcomings: study
Modern Healthcare
December 15, 2009
State scores well on preparedness
Houston Chronicle
December 15, 2009
H1N1 rebound feared in January
County might make vaccine available to more residents
San Diego Tribune
December 15, 2009
Utah lagging a bit in H1N1 readiness
Deseret News
December 15, 2009
Report: N.J. only 60% prepared for health emergency
The Record
December 15, 2009
Report: Arkansas well prepared for medical health emergency
Arkansas News
December 15, 2009
Report: Public health preparedness improved, but gaps remain
AHA News Now
December 14, 2009
Preventing disparities at forefront of health care reform
Contra Costa Times
December 13, 2009
Health reforms may not be enough to change bad habits
The Arizona Republic
December 11, 2009
A Pound of Cure for Sick System
Huffington Post
December 11, 2009
Editorial: Less sugar equals healthier kids
Rockford Register Star
December 10, 2009
Triage: Flu Outbreak Saps Public Health Resources
Amid Budget Cuts and Layoffs, Clinics Responding to H1N1 Outbreak Delay Routine Immunizations and Restaurant Inspections
Wall Street Journal
December 8, 2009
H1N1 flu outbreak reveals gaps in emergency preparedness
Lawrence Journal-World
December 5, 2009
Turned On, Tuned In -- Do They Ever Drop Out?
National Journal
December 3, 2009
Surgeon general: More minority doctors needed
Associated Press
December 2, 2009
Volume up in charity advocacy
Washington Times
December 2, 2009
Groups back panel’s stance on mammograms
Modern Healthcare
December 2, 2009
Pandemic 'rehearsal' uncovered glitches for firm
Not everyone agrees on the need to do a full-boat practice run -- but it can't hurt anything except your short-term expenses
Computerworld
November 27, 2009
US university links exam success to weight loss
BBC
November 23, 2009
Public Opinion Snapshot: Public Backs Investment in Prevention
The Center for American Progress
November 22, 2009
Ohio 10th fattest state, according to obesity report
28.6% of adult Ohioans are obese; a third of state’s youth are overweight
Hamilton Journal-News
November 21, 2009
65? Back of the Line for the Swine Flu Vaccine, Pal
The New York Times
November 18, 2009
People on the Move
Congressional Quarterly
November 18, 2009
Regulation, suspicion slow U.S. flu response: hearing
Reuters
November 18, 2009
House committees probe pandemic vaccine decisions
CIDRAP News, University of Minnesota
November 18, 2009
H1N1 Vaccine Manufacturers Defend Vaccine Production
CQ Healthbeat
November 16, 2009
Ounce of prevention may be the cure
Chicago Tribune
November 13, 2009
Flu Funds Boost Local Health Budgets
National Public Radio
November 10, 2009
Racial Minorities Face More Swine Flu Struggles
National Public Radio
November 7, 2009
Heavier Americans Push Back on Health Debate
New York Times
November 5, 2009
U.S. Hospitals Weathering Flu Pandemic So Far
Reuters
November 4, 2009
Exercise prescription: Inexpensive treatment option can improve health conditions
The Las Vegas Examiner
November 4, 2009
Swine Flu Not Just A Threat To Young: Study
Reuters
November 3, 2009
Adams County takes proactive approach to obesity
KHQA TV
November 3, 2009
Value of prevention debated as part of U.S. health reform: Studies ask: Is prevention cost-effective?
The Nation's Health
November 2, 2009
Lessons from H1N1's First Wave
Risk Management
November 2, 2009
Tackling childhood obesity
November 1, 2009
Cash for Chunkers
Enough about the public option. We should pay people to stay fit.
Outside Magazine
October 30, 2009
A Flu That Strains The System
National Journal
October 29, 2009
Even a Mild Outbreak is a Major Problem for Workers Without Paid Sick Days
Huffington Post
October 28, 2009
Find quicker way to produce vaccines
Des Moines Register
October 28, 2009
Restaurant industry's new (healthy!) changes
With fatty menu items vanishing, America is becoming a safer place to eat
Men's Health
October 27, 2009
Ailing planet seen as bad for human health
Advocates' report links climate change to worsening of diseases
Washington Post
October 27, 2009
Report examines climate change, health
Wichita Eagle
October 27, 2009
Public health often moves behind the climate curve -- study
Climate Wire
October 27, 2009
H1N1 flu 'pushing hospitals to their limit'
USA Today
October 27, 2009
Climate change and public health: states "haven't done enough"
KANSAS CITY STAR
October 27, 2009
Md., Va. plan for climate-related health threats
Washington Business Journal
October 26, 2009
U.S. needs more health preparedness for climate change
Reuters
October 26, 2009
EU looks to divert budget spending towards climate
Reuters
October 26, 2009
Maryland addresses health impact of climate change
Baltimore Sun's B'More Green Blog
October 26, 2009
Swine Flu Outbreak Highlights Sick-Leave Legislation
National Public Radio
October 26, 2009
Trust for America's Health Calls for More Funding, Attention to Climate Change
Solve Climate
October 25, 2009
United stores battling child obesity
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
October 25, 2009
Making health care about health
Chicago Tribune
October 25, 2009
Swine Flu: National Emergency
As H1N1 spreads, Americans Clamor for Vaccine
NBC Nightly News
October 22, 2009
Lieberman Grills Feds Over Swine Flu Preps
NBC Connecticut
October 22, 2009
Swine flu care may swamp health system, Lieberman says
Bloomberg
October 21, 2009
A murky crystal ball?
Federal Computer Week
October 21, 2009
Growing pains
School lunch program takes first step toward farm-to-school program
Columbia Daily Tribune
October 19, 2009
Symptoms of distress
H1N1 flu fight adds to burden of public health agencies already suffering from years of underfunding and the long-running recession
Modern Healthcare
October 15, 2009
Brookings Using $46,000 for "Safe Route" Program
KSFY.com
October 14, 2009
Drugmakers, Doctors Rake in Billions Battling H1N1 Flu
ABC News
October 11, 2009
H1N1 Spurs Scramble For Hospital Beds
National Public Radio
October 11, 2009
Beefing up: High school football players are bigger but not necessarily healthier
Austin American-Statesman
October 11, 2009
Pandemic Tests a Patchwork Health System
Washington Post
October 9, 2009
US, other nations stop counting pandemic flu cases
Associated Press
October 2, 2009
H1N1 flu cases could exhaust state resources
Stateline.org
October 1, 2009
Swine flu could overload U.S. hospitals: report
Reuters
October 1, 2009
Swine Flu Could Create Hospital Bed Shortage
HealthDay
October 1, 2009
Report: Flu Might Fill up Hospitals in 15 States
Report: If third of population catches swine flu, hospitals in 15 states could run out of room
Associated Press
October 1, 2009
1.2 million Oklahomans could get swine flu this season
Tulsa World
October 1, 2009
U.S. swine flu vaccines to arrive from Tuesday
Reuters
October 1, 2009
Flu could swamp hospitals, group warns
Dayton Daily News
October 1, 2009
Report: 15 States Face Hospital Bed Shortage in Flu Outbreak
CQ Healthbeat
October 1, 2009
Swine flu peak scenario: Hospital beds overrun in 15 states
Scripps Howard News Service
October 1, 2009
Report: Flu pandemic could overwhelm Vermont hospitals
Burlington Free Press
September 30, 2009
Guest column: School kids pay price for pork bailout
Des Moines Register
September 22, 2009
How to Prepare Your Business for Flu Season
MainStreet.com
September 22, 2009
Study cites benefits of community-based programs
Modern Healthcare
September 22, 2009
Report highlights programs shown to prevent disease
AHA News Now
September 22, 2009
Maine Falls Short in Evaluation of Pandemic Preparedness
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
September 22, 2009
Report Rounds Up Proven Prevention Programs
CQ HEALTHBEAT NEWS
September 21, 2009
Children's attacks childhood obesity
Cinncinnati Enquirer
September 21, 2009
Reports Criticize Pandemic Planning
Flu Readiness Check Finds Gaps In Care, Coverage
Washington Post
September 18, 2009
Colorado not immune to obesity epidemic
Denver Post
September 17, 2009
Grant Money Released Under Stimulus Law Disease Prevention Program
CQ HEALTHBEAT
September 16, 2009
Coalition protests legislation to cut physical education
The Daily Texan
September 15, 2009
The polarization card
The Boston Globe
September 15, 2009
Gyms make fitness fun for kids
Programs offer fresh options to foster healthy lifestyles
THE TENNESSEAN
September 15, 2009
Bending the Cost Curve A Critical Component of Health Care Reform
Journal of American Medical Association
September 14, 2009
New at the Top: Karen M. Hendricks
Washington Post
September 13, 2009
Growing by the pound
Chattanooga Times Free Press
September 11, 2009
As Swine Flu Threat Grows, Health Officials Retool Strategies
The Washington Post
September 10, 2009
Slow food potlucks promote healthier school meals
The Somerville News
September 7, 2009
Living on thinner budget leads some to fatty foods
Houston Chronicle
September 6, 2009
Health Care: First, We Need To Reform Ourselves
Hartford Courant
September 6, 2009
Kids: 'They're not going to outlive their parents'
Greensboro News & Record
September 6, 2009
Editorial: You want fries with that?
Greensboro News & Record
September 1, 2009
Losing It For Good
New Hampshire Magazine
August 24, 2009
Fat is the new thin on television these days
Minneapolis Star Tribune
August 12, 2009
Montgomery Advertiser: War on obesity needs new approach
Montgomery Advertiser
August 11, 2009
More Americans on the Road to Obesity
New York Times
August 11, 2009
Weight loss surgery 101: Federal Way hospital stays busy as more insurance companies pick up the tab
Federal Way Mirror
August 11, 2009
Going for the guns
OnMilwalkee.com
August 10, 2009
Putting a value on prevention could keep programs running
American Medical News
August 10, 2009
Guest Column: Prevention key to health care reform
Mansfield News Journal
August 10, 2009
Can We Fight Obesity by Slapping a Heavy Tax on Soda?
Washington Post
August 10, 2009
Schools helping children fight fat
School nurses being trained to join obesity campaign
Jackson Clarion Ledger
August 10, 2009
Dr. Wojo: Walk a golf course -- improve your health, improve your game
Wausau Daily Herald
August 7, 2009
Swine Flu Slops Onto Health Reform
National Journal
August 6, 2009
An ounce of prevention for the debate on health care reform
Baltimore Sun
August 3, 2009
Debating prevention's place in healthcare bill
Los Angeles Times
August 2, 2009
Weighty matters: Health-care proposal would provide incentives for wellness, prevention
Beaver County Times
July 31, 2009
Crews strain to help obese patients
Omaha World Herald
July 28, 2009
Media needs to deepen coverage of healthcare reform
L.A. Times
July 27, 2009
Nearly 10 percent of health spending for obesity
Associated Press
July 24, 2009
East County families learn to make healthy cooking choices
Contra Costa Times
July 23, 2009
Suite Talk
Hendricks’s health care role
Politico
July 23, 2009
Community-based efforts can keep Kentuckians healthy
Business Lexington
July 21, 2009
S.C. case looks on child obesity as child abuse. But is it?
USA Today
July 21, 2009
Overcome bad habits to stem medical costs
Jackson Sun
July 20, 2009
Slimmer fast-food prices contribute to thick waistlines
Columbus Dispatch
July 20, 2009
Health Reform Bill Features Healthcare-Associated Infections Database
Health Leaders Media
July 20, 2009
R.I. ranks 4th in U.S. with 21.7% obese, but kids are doing worse
Providence Business News
July 19, 2009
Back to school
The Vicksburg Post
July 19, 2009
JO ANN GORA: Project 18 aims to trim fat from Hoosier children
Muncie Star Press
July 18, 2009
Editorial: Don't drink it and drive
Philadelphia Inquirer
July 17, 2009
State must work harder on obesity
The Tennesean
July 17, 2009
Washington can't change habits for you
Today's Topic: Obesity fight gets no easier
The Tennesean
July 17, 2009
Education about lifestyle choices a major way to cut health care costs
Education about lifestyle choices a major way to cut costs
Boulder Daily Camera
July 17, 2009
Individuals can make most impact on health
The Tennesean
July 17, 2009
Unhealthy Habits You Need To Ditch
These tendencies are derailing your best efforts at living better and longer.
Forbes
July 16, 2009
Coping With The Crisis... Of Cankles
Light-Hearted Campaign To Fight Alarming Obesity Trend
Fox 13 - Seattle/Tacoma
July 16, 2009
Officials, researchers gather in Newark to consider N.J.'s disaster preparedness
New Jersey Star-Ledger
July 16, 2009
Investing In Prevention
Huffington Post
July 15, 2009
Costs of healthy diets can be trimmed down
The Associated Press
July 15, 2009
F as in Fat: Obesity in Rhode Island
Cranston Herald
July 15, 2009
Tax incentive for healthy behavior proposed by personal trainer
Jackson Citizen Patriot
July 15, 2009
FEELING FAT? VISIT MISSISSIPPI
Hartford Courant
July 14, 2009
The Checkup
Health in the News and in Your Life
Washington Post
July 14, 2009
Ala. doctor could bring attention to moribund post
Associated Press
July 14, 2009
Pine Hills families learn healthy choices
Orlando Sentinel
July 12, 2009
Ohioans have a lot to gain by losing weight -- editorial
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
July 12, 2009
Shoals health care debate centers around three options
The Times Daily
July 11, 2009
Tragedy inspires Georgia woman to fight childhood obesity
CNN
July 11, 2009
Ohio holds answer to problem of obesity
The Cincinnati Enquirer
July 11, 2009
Overweight is a Relative Term as Americans Get Heavier
One Nation News
July 11, 2009
Get fit with the Fleming County Extension Office
The Ledger Independent
July 10, 2009
State Thinner But Not Thin
OBESITY REPORT • Rell veto of calorie law doesn't help fat fight
The Hartford Courant
July 10, 2009
Quality of life watch
The News Review
July 10, 2009
Off the Record: Slim chance for recovery
Gaylord Herald Times
July 9, 2009
Why Are Southerners So Fat?
TIME Magazine
July 9, 2009
We’re fat: It’s time to fight the spread
The Powell Tribune
July 9, 2009
Other Views: A weighty matter
The San Antonio Express-News
July 9, 2009
Oklahoma named fourth fattest in nation
The Oklahoman
July 8, 2009
We can't keep ignoring obesity
The Lexington Herald Leader
July 7, 2009
Local health care officials try to trim fat
Muncie Star-Press
July 7, 2009
EDITORIAL: Who's the fattest of them all?
New Orleans Times-Picayune
July 6, 2009
Newspaper examination: Georgia public health lags
The Associated Press
July 6, 2009
State must combat childhood obesity
Chicago Sun-Times
July 6, 2009
Growing up more rotund in New Jersey
New study sees more kids with weight problems
The Daily Record
July 6, 2009
Let's eat!: Nathan's hot dog eating contest glorifies gluttony as America gets obese
The Star-Ledger
July 6, 2009
Report: Nevadans are getting fatter
Las Vegas Sun
July 6, 2009
The Trust for America's Health: Annual obesity report released
Examiner.com
July 6, 2009
Nebraska Fat Kids Have Percentage Lead Over Nebraska Fat Adults!
Nebraskastatepaper.com
July 6, 2009
Wisconsin obesity rates: 26 percent of adults, 28 percent of children
Pierce County Herald
July 6, 2009
Alaska slims down in new obesity study
Daily News-Miner
July 6, 2009
Too heavy: Obsesity rates soar. Time to start a national diet.
The Fayetteville Observer
July 6, 2009
Missouri and Kansas keep eating
The Pitch
July 6, 2009
Unlucky No. 3: W.Va. drops to No. 3 on fattest states list
Mineral Daily News-Tribune
July 6, 2009
EDITORIAL: New epidemic: self-indulgence: Boomers' biggest challenge not wars or depression, but doughnuts
The Augusta Chronicle
July 6, 2009
Editorial: Obesity report emphasizes need for fitness efforts
The Herald-Dispatch
July 6, 2009
As We See It
Yankton Press & Dakotan
July 6, 2009
Obesity plagues Kings County
The Sentinel
July 6, 2009
Little progress on fat front
There are roles for everyone to to play in the quest for a slimmer, healthier population.
Memphis Commercial Appeal
July 6, 2009
Recession isn't helping South Carolina residents' waistlines
S.C. jumps from eighth obese state in 2006 to fifth
McClatchy Newspapers
July 6, 2009
Report: Obesity Rates Exceed 25 Percent in 31 States
CQ HEALTHBEAT
July 6, 2009
Americans Keep Getting Heavier
Los Angeles Times
July 5, 2009
OBESE AND MALNOURISHED
The Baltimore Sun
July 4, 2009
State does well in obesity study
Associated Press
July 4, 2009
State ranked 2nd in obesity
Weight problem could lead to greater strain on healthcare
Alex City Outlook
July 3, 2009
Growing obesity adds health costs
San Antonio Express-News
July 2, 2009
Florida is 39th fattest state
Jacksonville Business Journal
July 2, 2009
Fat Baby Boomers raise health concern
Examiner.com
July 2, 2009
American Obesity Continues To Rise
RedOrbit
July 2, 2009
More neighborhood supermarkets could help Ohio fight obesity
The Cincinnati Enquirer
July 2, 2009
Connecticut residents staying skinny, study finds
The Advocate
July 1, 2009
Mississippi's still fattest but Alabama closing in
Associated Press
July 1, 2009
Federal City Digest
What to Watch: Obama Holds Health-Care Roundtable
The Washington Post
July 1, 2009
Obesity epidemic's alarming growth
Examiner.com
July 1, 2009
Obesity Is Growing, Move 10 Minutes At A Time
EmaxHealth
July 1, 2009
Losing the Battle of the Bulge
Restaurants & Institutions
July 1, 2009
Study: R.I. 4th-lowest in obese adults
Providence Business News
July 1, 2009
Report: Obesity up in Ohio, state is tenth fattest
Dayton Daily News
July 1, 2009
Report: Ohio now among 10 fattest states
State ranked 15th for childhood obesity
The Columbus Dispatch
July 1, 2009
Report: Nebraska 20th in adult obesity
Associated Press
July 1, 2009
We are so fat, report says
Austin American-Statesman
July 1, 2009
Now Baby Boomers Are Getting Fat!
The Business Insider
July 1, 2009
US obesity becomes bigger challenge
PressTV
July 1, 2009
Obesity levels stable but still worrisome in state
The Boston Globe
July 1, 2009
Obesity in America
NBC News
July 1, 2009
Today's Health
Obesity in America
NBC News, The Today Show
June 29, 2009
Health Reform Calls for Preventive Care, But Questions Persist About Savings
HealthLeaders Media
June 24, 2009
Doctor gives the skinny on risks of being fat
Orlando Sentinel
June 24, 2009
US food industry enlisted in the battle to curb obesity
Food Navigator
June 24, 2009
America’s Health Care Priorities III: Insurers and Insurance Systems
New York Times
June 23, 2009
Congress approves $7.65 billion for pandemic flu response
CIDRAP News
June 19, 2009
The Most Affordable Family Medical Insurance Coverage is Prevention
Article Alley
June 17, 2009
Blue Cross Blue Shield Encourages Healthy Workplace
Mississippi Has Nation's Highest Obesity Rate
WAPT Mississippi
June 17, 2009
House Approves $8 Billion for Swine Flu Pandemic
Science Magazine's ScienceInsider Blog
June 16, 2009
Healthcare Workers Should Lead the Wellness Movement
HealthLeaders Media
June 15, 2009
We aren't out of the H1N1 woods yet
Lafayette Journal & Courier
June 13, 2009
Americans Support Prevention As Health Care Reform Priority
EMAX Health
June 10, 2009
Public health lessons from swine flu for the next pandemic
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
June 10, 2009
Pandemic planning updates…
Continuity Central
June 10, 2009
No Longer A Dirty Secret
The Intelligencer
June 10, 2009
Trust for America's Health
AAFP
June 10, 2009
Florida amongst the worst in nation in health emergency capabilities according to report
Examiner.com
June 10, 2009
This Doctor Does Not Want To See You
Time Magazine
June 9, 2009
Health system gets mixed grades on flu response
Study examines lessons learned from initial outbreak of H1N1.
Homeland Security Today
June 9, 2009
Survey: Disease prevention top priority for health care reform
ISHN
June 8, 2009
Don't Be This Investor
The Motley Fool
June 8, 2009
Poll finds wide support for preventive health funding
Modern Healthcare
June 8, 2009
Poll: Americans favor prevention for health-care reform
Deseret News
June 6, 2009
New CDC chief to target smoking; led charge in NYC
The Associated Press
June 5, 2009
Avian Flu Fears Said to Help U.S. Prepare for Swine Flu
New York Times
June 5, 2009
Officials don't track all possible swine flu cases
Only a third of 266 samples submitted here were tested
Columbus Dispatch
June 5, 2009
Experts: Vaccinate kids against H1N1 first
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 4, 2009
Swine Flu ‘Overwhelmed’ U.S. Health-Care System, Report Says
Bloomberg News
June 4, 2009
As swine flu wanes, U.S. preparing for second wave
Reuters
June 4, 2009
Cuts worry state health chief
Fears new flu strain in fall
Raleigh News and Observer
June 4, 2009
Report: Next flu could strain health care system
CNN
June 4, 2009
New Dollars and Critique Lobbed at Swine Flu Response
Science Insider
May 27, 2009
Healthy school lunch efforts face daunting hurdles
Reuters
May 26, 2009
Health Lists & Rankings: America's Fittest Cities
Forbes Magazine
May 26, 2009
Flu scare reveals strapped local health agencies
Associated Press
May 16, 2009
NYC health chief named to lead CDC
Atlanta Journal Constitution
May 16, 2009
New CDC director an activist in public health
Los Angeles Times
May 15, 2009
New York City Official Is Obama Pick for C.D.C.
New York Times
May 15, 2009
Can Frieden Stick to Hardnosed Style at the CDC?
CQ Healthbeat
May 15, 2009
Choice of NYC's Frieden to lead CDC wins praise
CIDRAP News
May 14, 2009
Obama taps NYC health commissioner to head CDC
Associated Press
May 14, 2009
Dynamic Swine Flu Threat Will Persist Through 2010, Experts Say
May 14, 2009
7 Deadly Myths About Weapons of Terror
Myth #1: U.S. Medical Excellence Extends to Disaster Response
National Defense Magazine
May 13, 2009
SC school junk food get reprieve
Augusta Chronicle
May 12, 2009
U.S. Remains Unready For Pandemic
National Journal
May 11, 2009
Nurses on the march
Casper Star-Tribune
May 10, 2009
Health cuts raise worry
Some wonder if Georgia will be ready when the next outbreak occurs.
Atlanta Journal Constitution
May 7, 2009
No need to panic on pandemic
Federal government seems prepared to handle swine flu, but problems remain at state and local level
Detroit News
May 7, 2009
Folger McKinsey Elementary reopens: O'Malley satisfied with swine flu response
Marland Gazette
May 5, 2009
Swine flu could shine light on uninsured
Associated Press
May 5, 2009
Are you ready for pandemic?
Most haven't taken basic precautions -- here's how
Chicago Sun-Times
May 4, 2009
Officials are better prepared for this outbreak of swine flu
Baltimore Sun
May 4, 2009
Was the Alarm over Swine Flu Justified?
TIME Magazine
May 3, 2009
There's plenty of antiviral to fight swine flu, state says
Fort Myers News-Press
May 3, 2009
Del. must weigh drastic flu scenarios
A balance between awareness, warning
The News Journal
May 1, 2009
Commentary: Inoculating your portfolio
Reuters
May 1, 2009
Most states have fewer drugs than feds suggest
Associated Press
May 1, 2009
Bill cuts sugar from schools
Associated Press
May 1, 2009
Flu meds available to treat 27 pct of Tennessee
Associated Press
April 30, 2009
Closing schools may not stop flu from spreading
Associated Press
April 30, 2009
States prep for possible swine flu pandemic
State Line
April 29, 2009
Hawaii has billions to lose if swine flu spreads to state
Associated Press
April 29, 2009
Local Health Agencies, Hurt by Cuts, Brace for Flu Risk
New York Times
April 28, 2009
Pandemic Risk Grows as New Cases Pop Up
Wall Street Journal
April 27, 2009
Swine Flu Exposes HHS Vacancies
Washington Post
April 27, 2009
U.S. lawmakers to examine swine flu response
Reuters
April 27, 2009
Worst case scenario underlies US pandemic plan
Associated Press
April 27, 2009
Swine Flu Threatens Fragile Economy
ABC News
April 27, 2009
Lawmakers cut flu money from stimulus
Washington Times
April 27, 2009
Political Pandemic: While Obey Acts, Collins Spins
The Nation
April 27, 2009
Swine Flu Outbreak Highlights HHS Vacancies
National Public Radio
April 27, 2009
How to eat healthfully on a smaller food budget
Cleveland Plain Dealer
April 27, 2009
Obama Seeks to Ease Fears on Swine Flu
New York Times
April 26, 2009
Pandemic flu and the sick global economy
MinnPost.com
April 23, 2009
Pandemic Flu: Are hospitals prepared?
KHNL
April 22, 2009
Physician Focus: Make your move to better health
Bolton Common
April 21, 2009
Mass. town takes steps to trim fat (really), health care costs
USA Today
April 13, 2009
HIV/AIDS: South struggles against rising problem
Not enough funding, doctors, education to fight growing problem
Chicago Tribune
April 13, 2009
Nutrition data on menus would aid public health
Letter to the Editor
Portland Press Herald
April 12, 2009
Rx for public health
Indiana has among the worst health outcomes and highest health care costs in the nation
Indianapolis Star
April 10, 2009
Listen to KQED's Forum: Food Safety
KQED Public Radio
April 5, 2009
Shelby County obesity, diabetes rates increase despite five-year health effort
Memphis Commercial Appeal
April 3, 2009
Food safety reform is on the table again
Los Angeles Times
April 3, 2009
Pistachio warning could signal food safety shift
Associated Press
April 2, 2009
America’s food safety system needs a top-to-bottom overhaul
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
April 2, 2009
Stronger oversight is a way to improve U.S. food safety
Allentown Morning Call
April 1, 2009
Pistachio warning could signal food safety shift
Associated Press
March 29, 2009
FDA struggles as Americans call for reform
The Washington Examiner
March 27, 2009
Childhood obesity requires congressional attention, panelists say
Belleville News-Democrat
March 27, 2009
Eye Opener
Washington Post
March 26, 2009
Groups urge FDA changes to boost U.S. food safety
Reuters
March 26, 2009
Report calls for new food safety oversight
Los Angeles Times
March 26, 2009
Report: New Administrator, New Agency Part of Blueprint to Overhaul U.S. Food Safety System
CQ Healthbeat
March 26, 2009
Policy group says FDA needs single food safety chief
CIDRAP News - Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy
March 26, 2009
Morning Rounds: Food Safety in the White House
New York Times
March 25, 2009
Groups call for food safety overhaul
Columbus Dispatch
March 25, 2009
What Would a Separate Food Safety Agency Look Like?
Wall Street Journal
March 25, 2009
U.S. Urged to Start 'Fixing the Problem' of Food Safety
HealthDay News
March 23, 2009
Food for Thought
The president appoints a working group to improve food safety.
Washington Post
March 23, 2009
Hoosier Health Gap
South Bend Tribune
March 17, 2009
Strong Leadership for the F.D.A.
New York Times
March 17, 2009
Food and the FDA
Los Angeles Times
March 17, 2009
Mountain State obesity
West Virginia's curse
Charleston Gazette
March 16, 2009
Report says Iowa ranks 34th in health funding
Radio Iowa News
March 16, 2009
Florida ranks near bottom in getting disease-prevention funds from feds
Orlando Sentinel
March 16, 2009
Help is on the way at the FDA
Google News
March 15, 2009
Obama: Food-safety system a 'hazard'
Announces Margaret Hamburg as selection for leader of FDA
Associated Press
March 12, 2009
Safety net health centers struggle to meet demand
Associated Press
March 12, 2009
Report: Ind. last in CDC disease prevention money
Associated Press
March 12, 2009
States' disease-prevention picture dim
Cincinnatti Enquirer
March 12, 2009
Oklahomans get less than $20 for preventive health
The CDC says the state received $19.10 per person in federal funds in 2008 to keep diseases at bay.
Tulsa World
March 12, 2009
Hawaii ranks 8th nationally in getting CDC funding
Honoloulu Advertiser
March 12, 2009
WVa gets $21.78 per person in fed health dollars
Associated Press
March 12, 2009
Ex-New York Health Commissioner Is F.D.A. Pick
The New York Times
March 12, 2009
Enacted bill includes pandemic, food safety money
CIDRAP News
March 12, 2009
Report: Economy could hurt public health funding
Associated Press
March 10, 2009
Ohio ranks low in federal health aid
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
March 10, 2009
Report: Va. 48th in receiving federal funds for disease prevention
Virginian-Pilot
March 10, 2009
Boosting health and the economy
LA Times Booster Shots Blog
March 5, 2009
Bill expands 'Good Sam' law
Associated Press
March 5, 2009
School lunch menu displays calorie count
News 14 Durham/Chapel Hill
March 3, 2009
Testing will come quickly as Kathleen Sebelius teams with Obama
McClatchy Newspapers
February 20, 2009
Smoking, obesity may cost state employees
N.C. lawmakers, hoping to keep the beleaguered State Health Plan solvent, target its most costly members.
The Charlotte Observer
February 18, 2009
Common principles for health care reform
The Oregonian
February 18, 2009
Obesity surcharge would be intrusive
Greenville News
February 17, 2009
HHS Vacancy Stalls Health Agenda, Advocates Say
Washington Post
February 17, 2009
Ky. considers fast food calorie counts
Measure could improve health of Kentuckians, area officials say
Associated Press
February 17, 2009
Declare war on obesity
San Antonio Express-News
February 17, 2009
Stimulus Will (Literally) Get America Moving Again
Huffington Post
February 15, 2009
Flu And You - Part VI
Daily Kos
February 12, 2009
Lax Food Safety System Requires Overhaul
The Tampa Tribune
February 12, 2009
Modernize meat, poultry inspection: T.F.A.H.
Meat and Poultry Business Journal
February 11, 2009
SC bill: Higher premiums for obese public workers?
Associated Press
February 10, 2009
A pop-up hospital pops up
In case of disaster, inflate and add doctors.
Philadelphia Inquirer
February 9, 2009
Readying the Global Flu Shot
Pandemic Preparedness Represents Federal Dollars Well Spent
Science Progress
February 5, 2009
DeLauro proposes food safety bill
Connecticut Post
February 4, 2009
Tamiflu no longer works for dominant flu strain
U.S. health officials say almost 100% of the type A H1N1 strain showed resistance to the leading antiviral drug. So far, the influenza season has been mild.
Los Angeles Times
February 4, 2009
Disaster Planning: 10 Things you can do to stay healthy
Mayo Clinic
February 3, 2009
Obama joins calls for improving US food safety regime
CIDRAP News
February 1, 2009
Can Stimulus Funding Help Promote Wellness?
National Public Radio
January 29, 2009
Healthy citizenry is the wealth of a nation
Akron Beakon Journal
January 29, 2009
House-passed stimulus bill includes pandemic funding
CIDRAP News
January 29, 2009
Japanese researchers develop all-round flu vaccine
AFP
January 26, 2009
Protective facemasks can defend against flu pandemic
Thaindian News
January 23, 2009
Floyd Board of Health supports cigarette tax
Rome News Tribune
January 23, 2009
Obese Americans Demand Reformed Healthcare Laws
RedOrbit
January 23, 2009
FOX SPECIAL REPORT WITH BRET BAIER
Political Grapevine
Fox News
January 22, 2009
Obesity epidemic shows perils to health reform
Reuters
January 21, 2009
Helping out
The Ark City Traveler
January 21, 2009
China Warns of "grim" Fight against Deadly Bird Flu
Reuters
January 20, 2009
Influenza: Barack Obama's Presidency under Viral Pandemic Flu Threat
LifeGen.de
January 16, 2009
Experts Consider 4-Strain Flu Vaccine to Fight B Viruses
CIDRAP
January 15, 2009
Report says Md. needs emergency radio system
Associated Press
January 15, 2009
Investments in Pandemic Preparedness Pay Off, but are Threatened by Cuts in Federal Funding
AScribe
January 15, 2009
Novartis gets US Contract for Cell-Based Flu Vaccine Plant
CIDRAP
January 12, 2009
Ryberg bill wants obese to pay more
Augusta Chronicle
January 12, 2009
It's time again to Activate Upstate
The Greenville News
January 10, 2009
CDC director leaves fractured legacy
Atlanta Journal Constitution
January 9, 2009
U.S. Gets a Bad Report Card in ER Care
Rochester News On Demand
January 9, 2009
Contest sets goal of slimmer state
The Tuscaloosa News
January 8, 2009
Dr. Gupta Being Considered as Surgeon General; Former Surgeon General Talks About the Job
CNN Transcript
December 30, 2008
'Scale Back' still trying to tip scale
State remains 1 of U.S.'s fattest; new contest set Jan. 8
The Huntsville Times
December 29, 2008
Food policy reformers seek improved produce tracking
CIDRAP News
December 22, 2008
New Mexico gets 7 points on disaster readiness
Associated Press
December 19, 2008
Overeaters not powerless in face of their genes
The Greenville News
December 19, 2008
Health care must be priority for lawmakers
Letter to the Editor
Akron Beacon Journal
December 19, 2008
Prepared for health crisis? We mostly are
Report does fault state for flu plan
The Columbus Dispatch
December 19, 2008
State receives 7 of 10 points for emergency preparedness
Star-Tribune
December 19, 2008
High Marks for Hawaii in Emergency Preparedness
KGMB
December 19, 2008
Hawaii receives 8 out of 10 for emergency preparedness
KHNL (NBC Affiliate)
December 19, 2008
Doctors call emergency care ‘national disgrace’
90 percent of states get poor, near-failing grades in nationwide report card
MSNBC
December 19, 2008
Emergency Preparedness Report Puts Nebraska Near the Bottom
NTV (ABC Affiliate)
December 19, 2008
N.C. is ready for health emergencies
The News & Observer
December 19, 2008
State slips in health readiness
Tulsa World
December 19, 2008
Ohio in middle of pack in disaster preparedness, report says; state disputes scoring
State disputes part of preparedness rating
Plain Dealer Reporter
December 19, 2008
Should a Reformed System be Prepared for Public Health Emergencies, and What Does that Mean, Anyway?
Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics
December 19, 2008
Utah gets average score on preparedness
Deseret News
December 18, 2008
US preparedness report card decries funding lag
Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy
December 18, 2008
Report: Arkansas better prepared for public health emergency
Arkansas News Bureau
December 18, 2008
Region gets mixed scores in disaster readiness
WTOP
December 18, 2008
Report says state better prepared for disaster
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
December 18, 2008
Maine earns a C+ in disaster preparedness
Bangor Daily News
December 17, 2008
Report: Nevada can improve emergency preparedness
MSNBC - Associated Press
December 17, 2008
Kansas Scores 6 Out of 10 in 2008 Public Health Preparedness Report
Kansas met six out of 10 criteria for public health emergency preparedness in a report released today by Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Kansas City Info Zine
December 17, 2008
2008 Trust for America’s Health Report Ranks Vermont Among Nation’s Best in Public Health Preparedness
US States News
December 17, 2008
WISCONSIN EARNS PERFECT SCORE ON LATEST NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS REPORT
US States News
December 17, 2008
Report: NH ready for health disasters
Associated Press
December 16, 2008
Ready or Not report
KIDK (CBS Affiliate)
December 16, 2008
Hawaii among states ready for health disasters
Associated Press
December 16, 2008
Virginia Wins High Marks in Emergency Preparedness
Associated Press
December 16, 2008
Alabama earns grade of 9 out of 10 on disaster preparedness
Montgomery Advertiser
December 16, 2008
Madison / Study: Wisconsin ready for disaster
St. Paul Pioneer Press - Associated Press
December 16, 2008
Report: Economic Crisis Hurting U.S. Preparedness for Health Emergencies
PR Newswire
December 16, 2008
Report: Utah fairly prepared for health emergencies
Flu outbreak »But state has purchased only 25 percent of medications needed.
The Salt Lake Tribune
December 16, 2008
Economy could imperil state readiness
Stateline.org
December 15, 2008
The Report Card
Asheville Citizen-Times
December 12, 2008
A new health crisis?
Las Vegas Sun
December 12, 2008
Kansas Government — Staffing levels
Budget will require state departments to function without optimum manpower
Topeka Capital-Journal
December 10, 2008
Panel Urges Role for Prevention in Health Care Overhaul Legislation
Congressional Quarterly
December 10, 2008
Emergency readiness in peril
Report: State, federal budget cutbacks can hurt response
USA Today
December 10, 2008
Health report: State lacking
Kansas in bottom quarter on flu preparedness, disease tracking
The Topeka Capital-Journal
December 10, 2008
Ohio better prepared than most states for public-health emergency, report says
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
December 10, 2008
Report: State mostly ready for emergency
Indianapolis Star
December 10, 2008
SC better prepared for public health emergency
The Associated Press
December 10, 2008
Prepared for disaster? Georgia gets a passing grade
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
December 10, 2008
Annual health report ranks Kansas among lowest
The Wichita Eagle
December 10, 2008
Study: Arizona ties for last in disaster preparation
Tucson Citizen
December 10, 2008
Study lauds state's disease watch system, but faults vaccine supply
Rocky Mountain News
December 10, 2008
Econ crisis may hit US disaster readiness -experts
Reuters
December 10, 2008
Financial Crisis Jeopardizing Bioterror Preparedness, Report Warns
Global Security Newswire (National Journal Group)
December 10, 2008
Nebraska slips from perfect score in disaster preparedness
Associated Press
December 10, 2008
Cutbacks Affecting U.S. Health Preparedness:Report
HealthDay
December 6, 2008
Obama and Sonoma County are in synch on health action
Santa Rosa Press Democrat
December 2, 2008
FDA Touts Efforts to Enhance Food Safety
HealthDay
November 20, 2008
GAO Audits Border, Port Disease Surveillance
HHS, DHS identify additional actions that need to be taken
Homeland Security Today
November 20, 2008
Obama Advisers May Signal New Approach to Health Policy
Wall Street Journal
November 12, 2008
Southern states meet in summit to fight obesity
Associated Press
November 12, 2008
Kearse spreads healthy message
Associated Press
November 10, 2008
Report: Disease Prevention Efforts Save Money, Boost Health
California HealthLine
November 5, 2008
We must fight diabetes, obesity
Greenville News
November 2, 2008
Diabetes: what you need to know
Too few people receive screening for a disease on the rise
The Tennessean
October 30, 2008
CQ: Report: U.S. Ill-Equipped to Handle Impact of Infectious Diseases
Congressional Quarterly
October 30, 2008
U.S. still vulnerable to threat of infectious disease
The Chattanooga Times Free Press
October 30, 2008
Focus urged on deadly diseases: Resources needed to handle global crisis, group says
The Columbus Dispatch
October 30, 2008
Dire warning for U.S.: Infectious diseases pose serious threat
Orlando Sentinel
October 30, 2008
Threat from Infectious Diseases Growing
HealthDay
October 27, 2008
Oregon PE teachers enter brave new world
Associated Press
October 25, 2008
Our losing war against flab
Boston Globe
October 24, 2008
From CQ Homeland Security: New Regulatory Framework Called for to Meet Threat of Biological Attack
Congressional Quarterly
October 21, 2008
Experts predict next epidemic will start in animals
USA Today
October 21, 2008
Report: Prevention Should Play Critical Role in Overhauling Health Care
CQ HealthBeat
October 21, 2008
Group urges next administration to reform public health
Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy - CIDRAP News
October 21, 2008
Report says feds should take lead in public health
Survey shows support for increases in public health spending
Modern Healthcare
October 14, 2008
A role model, found in fiction
News & Observer
October 8, 2008
READER OPINION: We're soldiers in the war on obesity, by Donna Dubuc
Keene Sentinel (NH)
October 7, 2008
Desk treadmill allows users to do their work while getting a workout
Detroit Free Press (MI)
October 6, 2008
Wyoming boasts low childhood obesity rates
Jackson Hole Star-Tribune
October 2, 2008
Cleaner air and fewer smokers are two benefits of state's smoking ban
The Tennessean
October 1, 2008
Health Experts Tout Prevention Programs, Urge CBO to Consider Prevention in Scoring
Congressional Quarterly
September 30, 2008
Prevention's proven way to improve health
The Everett Herald
September 28, 2008
Children's Fitness Event in District Emphasizes the Fun Parts of Fighting Obesity
Washington Post
September 27, 2008
Fighting chronic illness is key to health costs
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 26, 2008
FDA Faulted for Lack of Produce Oversight
Forbes.com (Health Day)
September 26, 2008
Report suggests refocusing US pandemic vaccine efforts
CIDRAP News
September 26, 2008
Teachers: Challenge Your Students to Get Fit
Lousville Courier Journal
September 26, 2008
FDA Faulted for Lack of Produce Oversight
HealthDay News
September 25, 2008
CDC awards funds for new pandemic planning approaches
CIDRAP News
September 24, 2008
Richmond No. 2 for junk-food junkies
Richmond Times Dispatch
September 22, 2008
CBO Eyes Cheaper Pandemic Vaccine Strategy
CQ HealthBeat
September 16, 2008
Former Ark. Gov. Huckabee calls for health changes
Associated Press
September 16, 2008
Obesity contributes to high health care costs in state
The Journal Record
September 11, 2008
The United States of Obesity? Change starts with you
Portsmouth Herald News
September 2, 2008
Alabama Plans to Tax Fat Employees to Recoup Insurance Costs
Foxnews.com
September 2, 2008
Obesity report: When it's A-OK to come in last
Associated Press
August 28, 2008
The Obesity Epidemic and Health Care Reform
Huffington Post
August 28, 2008
Someday your choice could be: Slim down or pay
Philadelphia Daily News
August 28, 2008
Comment on: Alabama 'Obesity Penalty' Stirs Debate
Google News
August 27, 2008
Weighty issues
Louisville Courier Journal
August 27, 2008
Alabama to place 'fat tax' on obese state employees
Los Angeles Times
August 26, 2008
The Worst-Conceived Fitness Plans Ever
ABC News
August 26, 2008
Alabama 'Obesity Penalty' Stirs Debate
Web MD
August 26, 2008
Alabama is the third-fattest state in the land, according to the latest report on obesity rates. But the news isn't all bad
Birmingham News
August 24, 2008
Olympic battle against obesity
Boston Globe
August 24, 2008
Others are fatter - but that's not saying too much
Wyoming Tribune
August 24, 2008
Health Buzz
US News & World Report
August 21, 2008
Oklahoma obesity rate on the increase
Associated Press, Oklahoma
August 21, 2008
Minnesota is gaining weight, study says
Minneapolis Star Tribune
August 21, 2008
Among the 50 states, Wisconsin is about average when it comes to watching its weight.
Associated Press, Wisconsin
August 21, 2008
Report: Iowans' size on the rise: ?No quick, one-shot solution'
Cedar Rapids Gazette
August 20, 2008
Isle obesity fight focuses on youth
Honolulu Star Bulletin
August 20, 2008
Americans Fatter in 37 States
WebMD
August 20, 2008
State's obesity rate up again
Montgomery Advertiser
August 20, 2008
Michigan 10th fattest state
Detroit Free Press
August 20, 2008
Oklahoma ties with Arkansas at No. 8 on obesity rate
Tulsa World
August 20, 2008
Californians getting fatter
Los Angeles Daily News
August 19, 2008
All States' Obesity Rates Stay Same Or Rise
Internet Broadcasting
August 19, 2008
Report: Ohio is 17th most obese state in America
Columbus Post Dispatch
August 19, 2008
Obesity rates up across nation; Miss. tops list
Associated Press
August 19, 2008
It's official: Coloradans remain skinniest in U.S.
Rocky Mountain News
August 19, 2008
Adult Obesity Rates Rise In 37 States
Business Week
August 19, 2008
Report: R.I. ranks 46th for obesity
WRPI
August 19, 2008
Missouri, Kansas getting fatter
Kansas City Star
August 19, 2008
Nebraska's adult obesity rate rises for third straight year
Omaha World-Herald
August 19, 2008
Obesity Rates Up in 37 States: Report
US News & World Report
August 19, 2008
Report ranks Indiana 11th fattest among states
Chicago Tribune
August 19, 2008
Obesity Continues to Rise in Most States
ABC News
August 19, 2008
Oregon's fat ranking is in the middle: 29th
The Oregonian
August 19, 2008
Washington gets fatter for the third year in a row
Seattle Post Intelligencer
August 19, 2008
Report: California is 41st fattest state
San Francisco Business Times
August 19, 2008
Report: Ky. among nation's fattest states
Louisville Courier Journal
August 19, 2008
Kentucky is 7th fattest state; Ohio ranks 17th
Cincinnati Enquirer
August 19, 2008
N.J. residents are thin, but getting fatter
New Jersey Star Ledger
August 12, 2008
Prevention programs continue to be good investment
Reno Gazette Journal
August 10, 2008
Health-care costs
Philadelphia Inquirer
August 7, 2008
Health prevention does save money
Des Moines Register
August 6, 2008
As boomers age, focus should be on keeping folks healthy
Nashville Tennessean
July 31, 2008
Guest commentary: Food safety concerns are real
Sacramento Bee
July 30, 2008
Prevention: Study Reinforces What We Know
Tulsa World
July 30, 2008
Report: Ohio could see six-to-one return on wellness investments
Cleveland Plain Dealer
July 25, 2008
Try some prevention: it's a cure for the high cost of health care
Tallahassee Democrat
July 23, 2008
CDC offers buyouts, retirement to 106 employees
Atlanta Journal Constitution
July 23, 2008
How to Save America $16 Billion and Spare Millions from Disease
The Huffington Post
July 23, 2008
New pandemic vaccine plan keeps focus on critical workers
CIDRAP News
July 23, 2008
Fighting Obesity in High School: Lawmakers Examine Health Programs Based at School
ABC News
July 21, 2008
Be prepared for disasters
USA Today
July 19, 2008
Stiffed: Americans pay the most in the world for health care — but we get a rotten deal
Houston Chronicle
July 19, 2008
Healthy living could save $70M
Honolulu Star Bulletin
July 18, 2008
Rx: Preventive care carries small price with big payoff
Miami Herald
July 18, 2008
Health report finds prevention pays in millions
Tulsa World
July 18, 2008
Florida could spend a buck on prevention to save $7 in health costs
Orlando Sentinel
July 18, 2008
Health study reaffirms prevention
Charlotte Observer
July 18, 2008
Study: Investing in Prevention Programs Can Save Billions
CQ Healthbeat
July 17, 2008
Report: Invest $10 a person for better health
Associated Press
July 17, 2008
Prevention Less Costly Than Treatment, Study Finds
Washington Post
July 17, 2008
Spend $1 in prevention, save $5.60
Los Angeles Times
July 17, 2008
Disease Prevention Programs Worth the Investment
US News & World Report (Health Day)
July 17, 2008
Report: Disease prevention could save Florida $1B
Orlando Sentinel
July 17, 2008
Disease prevention programs provide almost $6 return on investment by 2013
Dayton Daily News
July 17, 2008
Report: Prevention programs could save state funds
Lincoln Journal-Star (AP, Nebraska)
July 17, 2008
Report: Healthy behaviors would save Utahns millions
Deseret Morning News
July 17, 2008
Study: Community prevention programs generate return on investment
Baltimore Business Journal
July 2, 2008
FDA's Ineffective Tomato Probe Is Economic Hurricane for State
The Tampa Tribune
June 24, 2008
Report: Improvements Needed to Protect Food Supply From Potential Threats
Journal of American Medical Association
June 16, 2008
Report: Stagnating Infant Mortality Rate Connected to Poor Health of Pregnant Mothers
Congressional Quarterly
June 12, 2008
Congressional Food Safety Hearing
CNN
June 12, 2008
U.S. Moms' Deteriorating Health Hurts Kids
UPI
June 12, 2008
Food-safety plan under fire
Market Watch
June 11, 2008
President seeks more food safety funding for FDA
CIDRAP News
June 3, 2008
HHS Announces Preparedness Grants for Public Health, Hospitals
CIDRAP News
June 2, 2008
Lunch ladies dishing up healthful meals
Clarion Ledger
May 22, 2008
Screening shows obesity down among W.Va. Children
Associated Press, West Virginia
May 19, 2008
Inertia at the Top: Belated, Patchy Response Further Hamstrung By Inadequate Federal Attention, Experts Say
Washington Post
May 4, 2008
Congress takes aim at the FDA
St. Louis Post Dispatch
May 4, 2008
Report: U.S. Needs Better Food Monitoring
Lexington Herald Leader
May 1, 2008
Report Finds Flaws In Food Inspection System
Consumer Affairs
May 1, 2008
Report: U.S. food safety obsolete
UPI
April 30, 2008
Report Slams U.S. Food Safety System
Washington Post (Health Day)
April 30, 2008
US food security system reaching breaking point: report
Agence France-Presse (AFP)
April 30, 2008
Health group urges overhaul of US food safety system
CIDRAP News
April 29, 2008
Where they stand: Health care
Indianapolis Star
April 29, 2008
Toronto officials approve antivirals for city workers
CIDRAP News
April 18, 2008
Florida lags behind other states in CDC funding
Orlando Business Journal
April 17, 2008
Editorial: Federal health-care funding for Florida needs a dose of skepticism, a shot in the arm
Vero Beach Press-Journal
April 11, 2008
Illinois lawmakers look to ban trans fats from school cafeterias
Associated Press, Illinois
April 10, 2008
States fall behind on buying flu drugs
USA Today
April 8, 2008
Kansas gets least to fight disease
Wichita Eagle
April 7, 2008
Mass. 14th in CDC funding
Boston Globe
April 6, 2008
'Freshman 15' Theory Takes a Pounding
HealthDay
April 5, 2008
Indiana gets bad grade in public health spending
Indianapolis Star
April 5, 2008
Public-health dollars flow into region
Billings Gazette
April 3, 2008
Health care funding study ranks isles at top
Honolulu Star Bulletin
April 3, 2008
Midwest States Receive Fewest Public Health Dollars From CDC
Austin American Statesman
April 2, 2008
Utah ranks low in CDC funding
Deseret Morning News
April 2, 2008
What's your health worth? CDC says $15
The Salt Lake Tribune
April 2, 2008
State ranks 23rd in U.S. funds to improve health
Tulsa World
April 2, 2008
Nebraska gets more CDC money than other Midwestern states
Associated Press, Nebraska
April 2, 2008
Va. fourth in health dollars
Richmond Times-Dispatch
April 2, 2008
State in cellar on CDC money
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
April 2, 2008
Minnesota ranks low in receiving federal public health funding, but ranks high for health
St. Paul Pioneer Press
April 2, 2008
Program grows, entries shrink
Tuscaloosa News
April 2, 2008
Maryland, Virginia rank high in winning federal health grants
DC Examiner
April 2, 2008
Wisconsin doesn't get its share of CDC dollars and support
Wisconsin Small Business Times
April 2, 2008
Study: Ohio ranks near bottom of states in federal health funding
Columbus Dispatch
April 2, 2008
CDC funding varies widely by state, report says
CIDRAP News
March 29, 2008
Putting weight behind dementia warning
Greenwich Time (CT)
March 29, 2008
Survey: More youth becoming overweight in D.C.
DC Examiner
March 29, 2008
Emotions can drive people to overeat
Times Daily (AL)
March 28, 2008
Doyle asks state to shape up
The Capital Times (WI)
March 25, 2008
Morale at CDC shows healthy improvement
Atlanta Journal Constitution
March 23, 2008
What if a Flu Like 1918’s Broke Out Now?
New York Times
March 11, 2008
National child obesity program to start in W.Va.
Associated Press, Education Week
March 11, 2008
Scale Back Alabama campaign nears end, doubles in size
Associated Press, Alabama
March 3, 2008
Teens who eat breakfast weigh less, US study shows
AFP
March 2, 2008
In a massive disaster, care will be scarce
Sacramento Bee
February 26, 2008
State may label some schools 'unhealthy'
Athens Banner Herald
February 26, 2008
Obesity Worse than Tobacco?
Jacksonville Times Union
February 20, 2008
US: States Better Prepared for Disasters
Associated Press
February 20, 2008
Ga. improves emergency response ranking
Atlanta Journal Constitution
February 20, 2008
US better prepared for health disaster, CDC says
Reuters
February 20, 2008
CDC says state preparedness much improved since 2001
CIDRAP News
February 15, 2008
Agencies' danger assessment probed
Atlanta Journal Constitution
February 11, 2008
Citywide diet? Fat chance
Chicago Tribune
February 7, 2008
It's weight on their minds
Boston Globe
February 4, 2008
HHS budget proposal cuts state preparedness, boosts food safety
CIDRAP News
February 2, 2008
U.S. Flu Outbreak Plan Criticized
Washington Post
January 29, 2008
Exercise might improve students' academic work
Beauforte Gazette
January 28, 2008
Bredesen Presents "No Growth" Budget
The Chattanoogan
January 27, 2008
Hawaii health officials preparing for the worst
Star Bulletin
January 25, 2008
New year motivates students to shed holiday weight
Murray State News
January 16, 2008
Activate Upstate a path to better health
The Greenville News
January 16, 2008
Swedish study shows obesity up by almost a third
Bloomberg News
January 15, 2008
State preparedness gets great marks
The Indianapolis Star
January 14, 2008
Cabell schools help to fight youth obesity
Herald-Dispatch
January 13, 2008
Expanding business: Obesity forcing larger versions of common items
Palm Beach Post
January 13, 2008
Community Conversation: Walking and Bicycling Toward a Healthier Life
The Sheboygan Press
January 13, 2008
Fat Profits
Conde Naste Portfolio
January 11, 2008
Unified effort needed to end the growing obesity crisis
South Bend Tribune
January 6, 2008
Obesity in pets mirrors unhealthy human trend
The Post and Courier
January 6, 2008
Gazette Opinion: A shield for disaster volunteers
Billings Gazette
January 4, 2008
Bird Flu Still a Threat to U. S.
Kiplinger
January 3, 2008
Chicago's status veered wildly in 2007
Chicago Tribune
January 3, 2008
Democratic leader seeks healthier Alabama children
Associated Press
January 3, 2008
Tulsa World: A capital idea - Mayor Cornett puts OKC on diet
Tulsa World
January 2, 2008
Oregon's Emergency
The Oregonian
January 2, 2008
Study: State, St. Tammany Parish better prepared for pandemic health emergency
St. Tammany News
January 2, 2008
Twelve states lack CDC-compatible disease surveillance system
Government Health IT
January 2, 2008
The fattest state of the union
BBC News
January 1, 2008
Out with old, in with new resolutions
Aberdeen News
December 31, 2007
Oklahoma City mayor calls for citywide diet
Tulsa World
December 29, 2007
Illinois' Emergency Preparedness Plan Among Best in Nation
Lincoln Daily News
December 28, 2007
Study: Health care system needs help
Disaster News Network
December 28, 2007
Report says Virginia ready for emergency
Richmond Times-Dispatch
December 28, 2007
10 Things Your Personal Trainer Won't Tell You
Smart Money
December 27, 2007
Kentucky, Indiana disaster-ready
Louisville Courier-Journal
December 27, 2007
Despite past disasters U.S. still not ready to cope biological attacks and flu pandemics
News-Medical.Net
December 25, 2007
In Good Health — Are we ready or not?
Frederick News-Post
December 24, 2007
State not ready for widespread flu pandemic
Sentinel and Enterprise
December 23, 2007
Getting Better Prepared
Mobile Press Register
December 20, 2007
State scores high for disaster preparedness
Deseret Morning News
December 19, 2007
D.C. Area Improves Planning For Crises, But Md. Still Faces Drug Distribution Issues, Study Finds
The Washington Post
December 19, 2007
Report: Readiness for flu outbreaks spotty
USA Today
December 19, 2007
Report: Indiana has completed 9 of 10 preparedness steps
The Indianapolis Star
December 19, 2007
Preparedness report ranks Iowa at bottom
Des Moines Register
December 19, 2007
State is equipped to handle health crises
The Tennessean
December 19, 2007
Spending bill cuts pandemic preparedness budget request
GovExec
December 19, 2007
Louisiana gets 8 or 10 on emergency preparedness
New Orleans Times Picayune
December 19, 2007
Mass. has yet to buy drugs for epidemic
Boston Globe
December 18, 2007
NH Gets High Marks for Pandemic Preparedness
Associated Press - New Hampshire
December 18, 2007
Virginia Among Best-Prepared States for Health Emergencies
WTOP
December 18, 2007
Nebraska among leaders in public health readiness
Omaha World-Herald
December 18, 2007
NJ scores '10' for public-health preparedness
New Jersey Star Ledger
December 18, 2007
US still unprepared for disaster - report
Reuters
December 18, 2007
Report out on state's emergency readiness
Indianapolis Star
December 18, 2007
Texas scores 8 out of 10 on health emergency readiness score card
Houston Chronicle
December 18, 2007
Report: SC has emergency vaccines, distribution troubles
Charlotte Observer
December 18, 2007
Funding cuts said to threaten states' preparedness progress
CIDRAP News
December 18, 2007
Nonprofit group: Georgia is ready for a public health emergency
Atlanta Journal Constitution
December 18, 2007
Some States Not Planning for Flu Season
The Associated Press
December 18, 2007
Many States Still Fall Short in Emergency Preparedness: Report
U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay News)
December 18, 2007
Alabama improves in being prepared for health disaster
The Associated Press
December 18, 2007
New Mexico scores high in health emergency preparedness: report
Las Cruces Sun-News
December 18, 2007
Grading Preparedness: Trust for America’s Health
Wall Street Journal Health Blog
December 12, 2007
Holiday Sweets a reminder of growing obesity problem
MSNBC Local News
December 7, 2007
Congress to scrap CDC ombudsman
Atlanta Journal - Constitution
December 7, 2007
'Partially prepared' for bio-trouble
Sacramento Bee
December 4, 2007
U.S. fat rate flattening
Daily Iowan
December 3, 2007
Editorial: The good school lunch
New Orleans Times-Picayune
December 1, 2007
Fighting fat: Study finds obesity rates leveling off
The Post & Courier
November 26, 2007
New Insights into the Growing Obesity Epidemic
Physician's Weekly
November 24, 2007
Hunger-obesity link hits home
Clarion Ledger
November 20, 2007
Active recess helps Pitt kids be `Fit Kids'
The Daily Reflector
November 18, 2007
Kids get moving: Events promote active, healthy lifestyles for youths
Memphis Commercial Appeal
November 15, 2007
Comments open on nutrition proposal
Associated Press
November 14, 2007
Fight against diabetes in children expands
News & Observer
November 8, 2007
Study finds conclusive link between obesity, cancer
Greenville News
November 5, 2007
Battle of beer towns: How Milwaukee, Denver measure up
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 1, 2007
Key CDC Official Takes Job in Iraq
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
October 30, 2007
W.Va. Unveils Tool to Help Fight Obesity
Associated Press
October 29, 2007
Doctors: Congress to blame for obesity
McClatchy News Service
October 25, 2007
As players bulk up, health risks rise
Des Moines Register
October 22, 2007
Scarce Pandemic Vaccine to Be Given in Order
USA Today
October 22, 2007
Vaccine Plan for Flu Pandemic Drafted
Associated Press
October 17, 2007
Report: Children Overlooked in Flu Prep
Associated Press
October 17, 2007
US bird flu plans failing children, report says
Reuters
October 17, 2007
Bird Flu Planning for U.S. Kids Called Inadequate
Bloomberg
October 17, 2007
Report: Pandemic plans need more focus on children
CIDRAP News
September 21, 2007
Obesity on the menu for US presidential hopefuls
AFP
September 15, 2007
Chicken Chain Takes on Southern Fryers
Associated Press
September 12, 2007
Has Sept. 11 changed us? Not much
Boston Globe
September 4, 2007
TV ads peddle foods high in fat, sugar, salt to US kids: study
AFP
September 1, 2007
Time to trim our chubby torsos
Salt Lake Tribune
September 1, 2007
An expanding epidemic
Newsday
September 1, 2007
Education is the key
The Mississippi Press
September 1, 2007
`F as in fat,' and frightening
The Birmingham News
August 31, 2007
Fight obesity epidemic
Wichita Eagle
August 31, 2007
Obesity: Yeah, we're fat, too fat, deadly so
Clarion-Ledger
August 31, 2007
How to Win the Weight Battle
US News & World Report
August 30, 2007
Editorial: Public health costs of obesity justify strong action by California
San Jose Mercury News
August 30, 2007
Schools need to increase P.E. and encourage nutrition
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
August 30, 2007
Editorial: Battle of the bulge: from talk to action
Minneapolis Star-Tribune
August 28, 2007
A Heavy Burden for D.C. Kids
Washington Post
August 28, 2007
Mississippi tops in obesity study
Los Angeles Times
August 28, 2007
Americans getting ever fatter
Philadelphia Inquirer
August 28, 2007
Growth spurt: 24% of Illinoisans are obese
Chicago Sun Times
August 28, 2007
Obesity rates pop buttons
Dallas Morning News
August 28, 2007
Leanest state resting on its ever-swelling laurels
Rocky Mountain News
August 28, 2007
Illinois 14th in child obesity
Chicago Tribune
August 28, 2007
State Obesity Rates: Numbers Get Worse
Web MD
August 28, 2007
New Englanders continue to be less obese than other Americans
Associated Press
August 28, 2007
Georgia 14th in ranking of adult obesity
Atlanta Journal Constitution
August 28, 2007
Counting the Nation’s Obese
Wall Street Journal
August 27, 2007
Obesity Rates Climb in Most States
Associated Press
August 27, 2007
Report: National strategy needed to fight fat
CNN
August 7, 2007
Fulton Says Flu Vaccine Won't Be Late
Atlanta Journal Constitution
July 21, 2007
Security Choices: The Washington area should focus preparedness efforts on communications and hospitals.
Washington Post
July 20, 2007
New Pa. vaccine plant poised for pandemics
Philadelphia Inquirer
July 20, 2007
'What if?' campaign to prepare Coloradans
Rocky Mountain News
July 18, 2007
Planning for Epidemics Still Challenges U.S.
New York Times
July 18, 2007
White House issues 1-year status report on pandemic planning
CIDRAP News
July 18, 2007
US report card shows work ahead for bird flu plan
Reuters
July 17, 2007
HHS to give states $430 million for hospital preparedness
CIDRAP News
July 4, 2007
TB case not the worst form
Atlanta Journal Constitution
June 28, 2007
State health campaign must go beyond ads
Honolulu Advertiser
June 28, 2007
Schools taking lead on healthy living habits Obesity, nutrition part of education
Toledo Blade
June 7, 2007
Faith Takes a Front Seat in Planning for Flu Pandemic
Washington Post
June 7, 2007
Disease deemed LV threat
Las Vegas Review Journal
June 6, 2007
Congress to Hold TB Case Hearings
Associated Press
June 5, 2007
Where Were the CDC Planes?
ABC News
June 3, 2007
Pandemic: California is out front in trying to prepare for disaster
Sacramento Bee
June 3, 2007
TB case lands in bureaucracy web
Atlanta Journal Constitution
May 30, 2007
New Catalog Targets Plus-Size Market
Associated Press
May 28, 2007
CDC rarely uses costly leased jets
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
May 25, 2007
Congress cut pandemic funds before passing spending bill
CIDRAP News
May 21, 2007
New Ag Legislation Introduced in Congress
The Farmer
May 6, 2007
Tobacco regulation a step toward better health
The Star-Ledger
May 4, 2007
U.S. Issues Guidelines on Use of Face Masks in Flu Outbreak
New York Times
May 4, 2007
Will face masks help if super-flu strikes?
Associated Press
April 27, 2007
State could lose flu treatments
Palm Beach Post
April 26, 2007
Global jobs at CDC go unfulfilled
Atlanta Journal Constitution
April 18, 2007
Sanofi's Bird-Flu Vaccine Is Granted FDA Approval
Wall Street Journal
April 10, 2007
Obesity has risen dramatically in U.S., analysis shows
Indianapolis Star
April 5, 2007
Analysis: Emergency health plans that work
United Press International
April 3, 2007
78,472 pounds lost
Associated Press
April 1, 2007
Alabama in denial about its health?
Mobile Register
March 28, 2007
Editorial: False alarm rings bells
Philadelphia Inquirer
March 26, 2007
Editorial: Dollars, illness and deaths: Beyond suffering, influenza pandemic would cost Hoosiers billions.
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel
March 23, 2007
Flu outbreak would rock Ind. economy
Indianapolis Star
March 23, 2007
Group: Pandemic could cost U.S. $683 billion;
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
March 23, 2007
Study: Flu outbreak in U.S. could spark reces
CNN
March 22, 2007
Bird Flu Could Hit Tourist Areas Hardest
Associated Press
March 22, 2007
Report: Bird flu may kill 22,000 Kansans
Associated Press
March 22, 2007
Nebraska could lose billions to bird flu
Associated Press
March 22, 2007
Report details bird flu effects
Wichita Eagle
March 22, 2007
Bird flu pandemic estimated to kill 47,000
Associated Press
March 18, 2007
States Push Online Fitness Programs
Associated Press
March 14, 2007
Bill to require week of paid sick leave
UPI
February 17, 2007
Worth the Weight
Wall Street Journal
February 7, 2007
U.S. overdue for bird flu, experts warn
United Press International
February 6, 2007
U.S. companies prepare for worst in bird flu plans
Reuters
February 6, 2007
W.Va. offer programs to reduce obesity
Associated Press
February 5, 2007
Hospitals Unprepared for Pandemic Surge
ABC News
February 2, 2007
States Urge More U.S. Guidance, Aid for Pandemic-Flu Response
Bloomberg News
February 1, 2007
New bird-flu plan advises when to close schools
Reuters
February 1, 2007
U.S. Issues Guidelines in Case of Flu Pandemic
New York Times
January 31, 2007
Guide Urges Tiered Flu Oubreak Response
Associated Press
January 31, 2007
The great flu pandemic
USA Today
January 30, 2007
CDC memo cites anger, frustration
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
January 30, 2007
Analysis: Pandemic flu to hit poor hardest
UPI
January 27, 2007
Insurer ends IQ test for obesity surgery
The Tennessean
January 18, 2007
Millions for state health upgrades go unspent
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
January 11, 2007
Hospitals Want Better Coordination During Emergencies
The Washington Times
January 8, 2007
Pursuing Opportunities in a Healthy Industry
Chicago Tribune
December 29, 2006
Feds Detail Progress on Pandemic Preparedness
Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy
December 16, 2006
State Pandemic Preparations Vary Widely
Associated Press
December 15, 2006
When Disaster Strikes
Washington Post
December 13, 2006
Study: Maryland and D.C. Not Prepared for Health Emergencies
Washington Post
December 13, 2006
U.S. health system unprepared, report says
USA Today
December 13, 2006
Nation overall and most states unprepared for crisis
Atlanta Journal Constitution
December 13, 2006
Indiana still not fully prepared for health crises
Louisville Courier-Journal
December 13, 2006
State lags in health readiness survey
San Francisco Chronicle
December 12, 2006
Report shows US states underprepared for disaster
Reuters
December 12, 2006
Kansas well-prepared for public health crisis
Kansas City Star
December 12, 2006
Tennessee more prepared than most states for disaster
The Tennessean
December 12, 2006
Kansas ranks 2nd in disaster preparedness study
Associated Press
December 12, 2006
Study: U.S. Unprepared For Public Disaster
CBS News
December 12, 2006
State's bioterror planning needs more work
St. Paul Pioneer Press
December 12, 2006
Iowa ranks last in readiness for bioterror, pandemics
Des Moines Register
December 12, 2006
Report says most states still aren't prepared for major emergencies
McClatchy Newspaper
December 6, 2006
For mass-casualty preparedness, Congress should fund ‘ER One’
The Hill
December 5, 2006
Pandemic Preparedness: If and When the Time Comes
The Pew Charitable Trust Magazine
November 28, 2006
Adjusting to size
Wilmington News Journal
November 28, 2006
State sponsors fitness pep talk
Indianapolis Star
November 27, 2006
AMA to lead funding study to fight obesity
American Medical News
November 26, 2006
In crisis, not all patients treated equally
Raleigh News & Observer
November 23, 2006
Walk it off? Not likely
Raleigh News & Observer
November 23, 2006
Today of all days, think about healthful eating habits
Orlando Sentinel
November 21, 2006
A Russian roulette of food poisoning in American states
Scripps Howard News Service
November 20, 2006
Health labs ill-prepared for bioterror attack
Scripps Howard News Service
September 25, 2006
Kansas governor part of fitness initiative, concerned about PE
Kansas City Star
September 19, 2006
Kids Health Foods Build Strong Business Bodies
Business Week
September 14, 2006
Food industry shares blame for obesity
San Jose Mercury News
September 8, 2006
Exodus, morale shake CDC
Atlanta Journal Constitution
September 8, 2006
The Slenderized Governor, With Advice to Share
New York Times
August 31, 2006
Obesity Numbers Grow Larger
Kansas City Star
August 31, 2006
The Fat of the Land is in the South
Atlanta Journal Constitution
August 31, 2006
Waists Widen in South
New York Times
August 30, 2006
American Waistlines Grow, Especially in Southern States
Los Angeles Times
August 30, 2006
The Latest Word on The Fat of the Land
Washington Post
August 30, 2006
Weight of our state: 14th fattest
Raleigh News & Observer
August 9, 2006
Deadly July Heat Is Taken as a Warning
Los Angeles Times
August 9, 2006
States scrape up bird flu drug funds
USA Today
August 5, 2006
WIC could add fruit, vegetables, grains to food list
Montgomery Advertiser
August 1, 2006
'Nation's doctor' denied 2nd-term appointment
Atlanta Journal Constitution
July 29, 2006
Experts say don’t ignore shots
Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
July 27, 2006
Big gain foreseen in bird-flu vaccine
Philadelphia Inquirer
July 27, 2006
Bird flu vaccine promising
Baltimore Sun
July 26, 2006
Officials decry private flu drug deals
San Francisco Chronicle
July 10, 2006
How to fight a pandemic
Las Vegas Sun
June 19, 2006
More and more workplaces are serving nutritious canteen fare.
Los Angeles Times
June 14, 2006
Health Report Ranks States
Kansas City Star
June 14, 2006
Report: Fla. last in U.S. health funds
Miami Herald
June 14, 2006
State's health funding faulted
Dallas Morning News
May 24, 2006
Most Cities, States Not Ready for Flu Pandemic
USA Today
May 16, 2006
Rising Diabetes Threat Meets a Falling Budget
New York Times
May 13, 2006
Flu Preparedness Would Make State a Leader
Los Angeles Times
May 10, 2006
Philadelphia Reveals Pandemic Flu Action Plan
Philadelphia Inquirer
May 8, 2006
Experts Fear Bird Flu Movie May Spur Panic
Reuters
May 4, 2006
Flu Plan Calls for Limited Federal Role
New York Times
May 4, 2006
Bird Flu Plan Lacks a Key Detail
USA Today
May 4, 2006
Bird Flu Would Ravage U.S., White House Warns
Los Angeles Times
May 3, 2006
Flu Plan Assumes Dire Risk
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
May 3, 2006
U.S. Flu Report Predicts Chaos
USA Today
May 1, 2006
Are We Ready?
U.S. News & World Report
April 28, 2006
Masks Might Not Stop Bird Flu
Associated Press
April 17, 2006
State Not Ready for a Flu Crisis
Los Angeles Times
April 3, 2006
How Disaster-Ready Are We?
Time
March 30, 2006
Scientists Watching Poultry for Flu
Greenville News (SC)
March 14, 2006
Bird Flu Strain Expected to Land in U.S. This Year
Los Angeles Times
March 9, 2006
A Stronger Health Department Rises From 9/11 Attacks
Washington Post
March 7, 2006
Region's Flu Season Has Been a Mild One
Philadelphia Inquirer
March 7, 2006
Experts Debate Usefulness of Face Masks
Associated Press
February 28, 2006
Encourage Sick Leave In Flu Pandemic, Firms Urged
Reuters
February 27, 2006
Plano Ponders Flu Pandemic Response
Dallas Morning News
February 21, 2006
Have We Learned Our Lessons About Pandemics
USA Today
February 14, 2006
Bush Budget Would Cut Popular Health Programs
Washington Post
February 12, 2006
Prepping to Fight a Deadly Flu
Dallas Morning News
February 7, 2006
Highlights from Administration Plan
USA Today
February 6, 2006
States and Cities Lag in Bird Flu Readiness
New York Times
February 5, 2006
Budget Reflects Competition for Money
New York Times
February 2, 2006
Pandemic Readiness is All Local
USA Today
January 19, 2006
Obese Weigh Risks, Choose the Scalpel
Detroit News
January 12, 2006
Just-in-Time Inventories Make U.S. Vulnerable in a Pandemic
Wall Street Journal
January 3, 2006
Among the Best: S.C. Well-prepared for Medical Crisis
The State (SC)
December 20, 2005
Bird Flu Bill Slammed as Loophole for Drugmakers
Los Angeles Times
December 16, 2005
We Can Prevent a Health Crisis
Philadelphia Inquirer
December 7, 2005
U.S. Not Prepared For Bio Threats
CBS News
December 7, 2005
States aren't Ready for Major Disaster or Attack, Group Says
Knight Ridder
December 7, 2005
Crisis Plans Found Lacking
Sacramento Bee
December 6, 2005
U.S. Unprepared for Disaster, Study Finds
Reuters
December 4, 2005
Businesses Prepare for Nightmare Flu Outbreak
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
November 21, 2005
U.S. Think Tank Details Steps to Contain Bird Flu
USA Today
November 17, 2005
Avian Flu: Execs Think the Unthinkable
BusinessWeek
November 9, 2005
Health Advocates Push for Local Flu Aid
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
November 6, 2005
A Hospital Plan for Pandemics
Washington Post
November 2, 2005
Bush Outlines $7.1B Flu-Fighting Strategy
Associated Press
November 2, 2005
What Will Happen if the Flu Comes to a Bird Near You?
USA Today
November 1, 2005
Can We Outsmart Avian Flu?
USA Today
November 1, 2005
Bush Unveils $7.1 Billion Bird Flu Strategy
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
October 21, 2005
Roche to Help Generic Companies Increase Flu Drug Production
Los Angeles Times
October 18, 2005
Roche Promises New Plant for Bird Flu Drug
Associated Press
October 14, 2005
Administration Mobilizes to Prepare U.S. Against Possible Pandemic
Knight Ridder Newspapers
October 11, 2005
Officials Race to Head Off a Bird Flu Pandemic
USA Today
October 7, 2005
Bush Presses Vaccine Makers on Bird Flu
Associated Press
October 3, 2005
U.S. Rushes to Finish Influenza Pandemic Plan
Los Angeles Times
September 26, 2005
Docs in Training Miss Bioterror Diagnoses
Associated Press
September 23, 2005
Once Obscure Flu Drug Now Center of International Clamor
Associated Press
September 16, 2005
Sanofi Gets $100 Million Contract from U.S. for Avian Flu Vaccine
Wall Street Journal
September 9, 2005
A Hot Zone In The Heartland
Business Week
August 25, 2005
U.S. People Getting Fatter, Fast
BBC News
August 24, 2005
Obesity Rate Is Nearly 25 Percent, Group Says
New York Times
August 23, 2005
Obesity Rates Up in Most States
Associated Press
August 23, 2005
U.S. Obesity Rates on Rise -- Report
Reuters
August 15, 2005
Bird Flu Battle on Horizon
Sacramento Bee
August 8, 2005
Flu Pandemic: Seattle at Risk (Part II)
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
August 7, 2005
Flu Pandemic: Deadly Forecast (Part I)
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
August 1, 2005
Cities Fret Over How to Quickly Deliver Vaccines
USA Today
July 25, 2005
Will We Be Ready?
Los Angeles Times
July 14, 2005
Homeland Security Chief Plans Overhaul
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
July 5, 2005
Pa. Flu-Shot Plant Draws New Interest
Philadelphia Inquirer
July 1, 2005
Are We Prepared if Avian Flu Hits?
Kansas City Star
June 26, 2005
U.S. Chastised on Flu Preparedness
Oakland Tribune
June 24, 2005
Flu Pandemic Could Kill Half Million in U.S.-Report
Reuters
June 24, 2005
Group Estimates Potential Flu Death Toll
Associated Press
June 10, 2005
Editorial: Work to Shed "Fattest" Label
Montgomery Advertiser
June 6, 2005
Editorial: Containing a Flu Outbreak Congress: Devise a plan
Philadelphia Inquirer
May 21, 2005
Lack of Vaccine Raises Fear of Potential Bird Flu Pandemic
Kansas City Star
May 19, 2005
PA Has a Flu Plan -- But It's Top Secret
Philadelphia Inquirer
May 12, 2005
CDC: More State Scientists in Place to Handle Bioterrorism, not Other Areas
Associated Press
May 2, 2005
Crisis vs. Chronic: Paying the Price of Public Health
American Medical News
April 19, 2005
The Pyramid is Not Enough
NPR.org
March 28, 2005
Pennsylvania Unready for Terrorism
Philadelphia Inquirer
March 23, 2005
Unbuilt Public Health Lab a Linchpin in State's Readiness for Bioterrorism
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 23, 2005
Experts Say PA Still Vulnerable to Bioterrorism
Philadelphia Inquirer
March 15, 2005
Exercise Challenge Sees Lawmakers Step Up to the Plate
Salt Lake City Tribune
March 1, 2005
Bioterror Planning Detailed
Sacramento Bee
February 23, 2005
Health Departments Said Unprepared for Crisis
Associated Press
February 7, 2005
City Weighs Plans to Deliver Medicine to Public After Attack
New York Times
February 6, 2005
CDC Cuts Could Hurt Bioterror Effort
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
February 5, 2005
Bush Budget Calls for Cuts in Health Services
New York Times
February 1, 2005
Party Plans Probe Over Funds
Los Angeles Times
January 28, 2005
Biowasteful Spending?
Sacramento Bee
January 26, 2005
Why Florida is No. 1 in Bioterror Readiness
Christian Science Monitor
January 25, 2005
Generation O: Arizona Looks to Get Your Kids Slim, Healthy
Arizona Republic
January 24, 2005
State Lags in Bioterror Preparation
Sacramento Bee
January 12, 2005
Government Urges Most Americans to Cut Calories
Associated Press
December 18, 2004
Region Unable to Counter Biological Hit, Study Says
New York Times
December 15, 2004
States Still Struggling to Prepare for Bioterrorism
USA Today
December 15, 2004
States Not Ready for Bioterror Attacks
Associated Press
December 15, 2004
Bioterror Preps Still Fall Short
CBS News
December 14, 2004
U.S. Bioterror Guard 'Low'
Financial Times
December 14, 2004
State Leads in Bioterror Precautions
Orlando Sentinel
December 8, 2004
Medicare Costs to Go Up as Obese Americans Age
Houston Chronicle
November 8, 2004
U.S. Unprepared Despite Progress, Experts Say
Washington Post
November 1, 2004
The Flu Shot Fiasco
Newsweek
October 21, 2004
CDC Urged to Rein in Obesity Now
USA Today
October 20, 2004
Experts: U.S. Can't Handle Pandemic
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
October 20, 2004
The Longer View: The Press Wrestles with the Politics of the Flu
Columbia Journalism Review
October 12, 2004
Candidates Work Only the Edges of Health Care Crisis, Critics Say
Newhouse News Service
October 5, 2004
Flu Shot Shortage Looms
CNN Money
September 20, 2004
Cancer Group's Forum Brings Concerned Residents Together
Sierra Vista Herald
September 16, 2004
The Cancer Battle: Twin Forums this Weekend in Tucson and Sierra Vista Focus on Childhood Leukemia
Tucson Weekly
September 15, 2004
Kids Left Vulnerable to Terrorism, Child Advocates Say
Newhouse News Service
September 14, 2004
Officials Trying to Reduce Holes in Security Net
USA Today
September 11, 2004
Medical Reserve Corps Organizing Volunteers in Case of a Disaster
Dayton Daily News
August 30, 2004
Parents Take Wrong Turn By Avoiding Vaccinations
The Florida Times-Union
August 26, 2004
Report Seeks More Federal Support for Childhood Vaccinations
GovExec.com
August 25, 2004
Fears of Parents Keep Children from Vaccines
National Public Radio
August 24, 2004
Many Preschoolers Not Vaccinated On Time
UPI
July 29, 2004
'It's Going to be a Disaster'
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 15, 2004
U.S. Congress Passes Bioshield
Global Security Newswire
July 2, 2004
Report Faults West Nile Response
Scripps Howard News Service
July 2, 2004
Bad West Nile Season Expected
The Indianapolis Star
July 2, 2004
States Brace For Another Bout With West Nile Virus
Stateline
June 1, 2004
State Bioterror Fund Shift to Cities Gets Nod
Reuters
May 27, 2004
Cities to Get More Anti-Terror Funds
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
May 25, 2004
Bioterrorism Funding May be Diverted from States
Associated Press
May 21, 2004
HHS Wants to Shift Bioterror Funds
Washington Post
May 20, 2004
Senate Approves $5.6 Billion for 10-Year 'Bioshield' Project
Los Angeles Times
May 10, 2004
The Next Big Thing: Public Health's Biggest Concerns
American Medical News
April 29, 2004
U.S. Overhauls Bioterror Plan
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
April 22, 2004
Lag in Disease Prevention Funding Costs Lives, Public Health Experts Agree
Newhouse News Service
April 5, 2004
Ageless Satchel Paige-A Health Nut Pioneer?
Newhouse News Service
March 17, 2004
Ohio Wants Computers to Track Deadly Diseases
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
March 15, 2004
FAMU Program at Full Speed
The Tallahassee Democrat
March 1, 2004
Ohio's Germ Defense: Locals to Hear State Official
Cincinnati Enquirer
February 3, 2004
How Safe Are We, Really?
NBC Nightly News
January 29, 2004
Public Health Coalition Calls for Increased Federal Spending
GovExec
January 27, 2004
Are We Ready for the Pandemic Flu?
CBS 2, New York
January 13, 2004
Birth Defects Registry: Ohio Takes Halting Steps to Create Birth Defects Database
Akron Beacon Journal
January 10, 2004
Group Criticizes Public Health Leadership as Piecemeal, Haphazard
National Journal
January 8, 2004
Lack of Public Health Workers Puts All Pennsylvanians at Risk
Philadelphia Inquirer
December 22, 2003
Bioterror Emergency: Texas and Other States Aren't Well Prepared
Dallas Morning News
December 21, 2003
Worry About Nation's Readiness for Flu Pandemic
AP
December 16, 2003
Bolster Georgia's Defenses Against Health Emergencies
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
December 12, 2003
Bioterror Preparedness Still Lacking, Health Group Concludes
The Washington Post
December 12, 2003
Bioterrorism Preparedness is Criticized
AP
December 11, 2003
Report: $2b Hasn't Stopped Gaps in Bioterror Readiness
USA Today
December 11, 2003
Study: States Unprepared for Health Emergencies
Reuters
November 7, 2003
Smallpox Immunization Program Stalls
National Journal
October 28, 2003
Sharing Cancer Data is Vital
The Statesman Journal
October 21, 2003
State Cancer Registry Gets a 'B,' Advice
Palm Beach Post
October 15, 2003
Minorities Shun Flu Shots
Newhouse News Service
October 12, 2003
U.S. Bioterror Plans Ripped
New York Daily News
October 6, 2003
Maine's Cancer Registry Faulted
Portland Press Herald
October 5, 2003
Tracking Cancer Cases is Vital to Public Health
The Tennessean
October 3, 2003
Prop. 54 Hurts War on Cancer
Ventura County Star
September 29, 2003
Advocacy Group Gives State's Cancer Tracking System a 'D'
The Tennessean
September 25, 2003
Lag Noted in Cancer Reporting
Las Vegas Review-Journal
September 24, 2003
Study: Alabama Not Tracking Cancer Rates with Potential Causes
Birmingham News
September 8, 2003
America is safer since Sept. 11, but how much?
Raleigh News & Observer
September 7, 2003
Don't Drop Your Guard, America
News Tribune (Tacoma, WA)
August 17, 2003
Groups: U.S. Not Ready for Virus
El Paso Times
August 6, 2003
U.S. Responds Poorly to Animal-Borne Ills, Report Finds
Orlando Sentinel
August 6, 2003
Report: Efforts to Fight Animal-Borne Disease Lag
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
August 5, 2003
Better Policies Urged on Animal-Borne Diseases
Reuters Health
August 4, 2003
A Train Wreck Waiting to Happen
Hartford Courant
July 31, 2003
Report: Laboratories Unprepared for Chemical Attack
GovExec
July 10, 2003
Leveraging The Nation's Anti-Bioterrorism Investments
Health Affairs
July 7, 2003
Bioterror Staffing Called Inadequate
NBC Nightly News
June 27, 2003
Editorial: Amplify the Fight Against Terrorism
Kansas City Star
June 16, 2003
Scientists Say Tungsten Probably Isn't Behind Cancer
Reno Gazette-Journal
June 9, 2003
Chemical terrorism; Industry, agencies unprepared to prevent or respond to it
The Charlotte Observer
June 4, 2003
Readiness for Chemical Attack Criticized
The Washington Post
May 21, 2003
SARS Deaths Predicted Within the U.S.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
May 12, 2003
SARS Battle Strains U.S. Health System
Newsday






