Complete Archive of News Stories
December 29, 2009
Food policy reformers seek improved produce tracking
CIDRAP News
December 6, 2009
Obama and Sonoma County are in synch on health action
Santa Rosa Press Democrat
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 22, 2008
New Mexico gets 7 points on disaster readiness
Associated Press
December 19, 2008
Emergency Preparedness Report Puts Nebraska Near the Bottom
NTV (ABC Affiliate)
December 19, 2008
High Marks for Hawaii in Emergency Preparedness
KGMB
December 19, 2008
State receives 7 of 10 points for emergency preparedness
Star-Tribune
December 19, 2008
Prepared for health crisis? We mostly are
Report does fault state for flu plan
The Columbus Dispatch
December 19, 2008
Health care must be priority for lawmakers
Letter to the Editor
Akron Beacon Journal
December 19, 2008
Overeaters not powerless in face of their genes
The Greenville News
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
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
Report says state better prepared for disaster
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
December 18, 2008
Maine earns a C+ in disaster preparedness
Bangor Daily News
December 18, 2008
Region gets mixed scores in disaster readiness
WTOP
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
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
Cutbacks Affecting U.S. Health Preparedness:Report
HealthDay
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
Report: State mostly ready for emergency
Indianapolis Star
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
Kearse spreads healthy message
Associated Press
November 12, 2008
Southern states meet in summit to fight obesity
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
Teachers: Challenge Your Students to Get Fit
Lousville Courier Journal
September 26, 2008
FDA Faulted for Lack of Produce Oversight
HealthDay News
September 26, 2008
Report suggests refocusing US pandemic vaccine efforts
CIDRAP News
September 26, 2008
FDA Faulted for Lack of Produce Oversight
Forbes.com (Health Day)
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 11, 2008
The United States of Obesity? Change starts with you
Portsmouth Herald News
September 2, 2008
Obesity report: When it's A-OK to come in last
Associated Press
September 2, 2008
Alabama Plans to Tax Fat Employees to Recoup Insurance Costs
Foxnews.com
August 28, 2008
Comment on: Alabama 'Obesity Penalty' Stirs Debate
Google News
August 28, 2008
Someday your choice could be: Slim down or pay
Philadelphia Daily News
August 28, 2008
The Obesity Epidemic and Health Care Reform
Huffington Post
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
Health Buzz
US News & World Report
August 24, 2008
Others are fatter - but that's not saying too much
Wyoming Tribune
August 24, 2008
Olympic battle against obesity
Boston Globe
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
Missouri, Kansas getting fatter
Kansas City Star
August 19, 2008
Report: R.I. ranks 46th for obesity
WRPI
August 19, 2008
Adult Obesity Rates Rise In 37 States
Business Week
August 19, 2008
It's official: Coloradans remain skinniest in U.S.
Rocky Mountain News
August 19, 2008
Obesity rates up across nation; Miss. tops list
Associated Press
August 19, 2008
Report: Ohio is 17th most obese state in America
Columbus Post Dispatch
August 19, 2008
All States' Obesity Rates Stay Same Or Rise
Internet Broadcasting
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
Report: Ohio could see six-to-one return on wellness investments
Cleveland Plain Dealer
July 30, 2008
Prevention: Study Reinforces What We Know
Tulsa World
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
Healthy living could save $70M
Honolulu Star Bulletin
July 19, 2008
Stiffed: Americans pay the most in the world for health care — but we get a rotten deal
Houston Chronicle
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
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
Report: Invest $10 a person for better health
Associated Press
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: Healthy behaviors would save Utahns millions
Deseret Morning News
July 17, 2008
Study: Community prevention programs generate return on investment
Baltimore Business Journal
July 17, 2008
Report: Prevention programs could save state funds
Lincoln Journal-Star (AP, Nebraska)
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
Report: U.S. Needs Better Food Monitoring
Lexington Herald Leader
May 4, 2008
Congress takes aim at the FDA
St. Louis Post Dispatch
May 1, 2008
Report: U.S. food safety obsolete
UPI
May 1, 2008
Report Finds Flaws In Food Inspection System
Consumer Affairs
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
Toronto officials approve antivirals for city workers
CIDRAP News
April 29, 2008
Where they stand: Health care
Indianapolis Star
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
Midwest States Receive Fewest Public Health Dollars From CDC
Austin American Statesman
April 3, 2008
Health care funding study ranks isles at top
Honolulu Star Bulletin
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
Scale Back Alabama campaign nears end, doubles in size
Associated Press, Alabama
March 11, 2008
National child obesity program to start in W.Va.
Associated Press, Education Week
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
CDC says state preparedness much improved since 2001
CIDRAP News
February 20, 2008
US better prepared for health disaster, CDC says
Reuters
February 20, 2008
Ga. improves emergency response ranking
Atlanta Journal Constitution
February 20, 2008
US: States Better Prepared for Disasters
Associated Press
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
Swedish study shows obesity up by almost a third
Bloomberg News
January 16, 2008
Activate Upstate a path to better health
The Greenville 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
Fat Profits
Conde Naste Portfolio
January 13, 2008
Community Conversation: Walking and Bicycling Toward a Healthier Life
The Sheboygan Press
January 13, 2008
Expanding business: Obesity forcing larger versions of common items
Palm Beach Post
January 11, 2008
Unified effort needed to end the growing obesity crisis
South Bend Tribune
January 6, 2008
Gazette Opinion: A shield for disaster volunteers
Billings Gazette
January 6, 2008
Obesity in pets mirrors unhealthy human trend
The Post and Courier
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
The fattest state of the union
BBC News
January 2, 2008
Twelve states lack CDC-compatible disease surveillance system
Government Health IT
January 2, 2008
Study: State, St. Tammany Parish better prepared for pandemic health emergency
St. Tammany News
January 2, 2008
Oregon's Emergency
The Oregonian
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
10 Things Your Personal Trainer Won't Tell You
Smart Money
December 28, 2007
Report says Virginia ready for emergency
Richmond Times-Dispatch
December 28, 2007
Study: Health care system needs help
Disaster News Network
December 27, 2007
Despite past disasters U.S. still not ready to cope biological attacks and flu pandemics
News-Medical.Net
December 27, 2007
Kentucky, Indiana disaster-ready
Louisville Courier-Journal
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
Mass. has yet to buy drugs for epidemic
Boston Globe
December 19, 2007
Louisiana gets 8 or 10 on emergency preparedness
New Orleans Times Picayune
December 18, 2007
Grading Preparedness: Trust for America’s Health
Wall Street Journal Health Blog
December 18, 2007
Report out on state's emergency readiness
Indianapolis Star
December 18, 2007
US still unprepared for disaster - report
Reuters
December 18, 2007
NJ scores '10' for public-health preparedness
New Jersey Star Ledger
December 18, 2007
Nebraska among leaders in public health readiness
Omaha World-Herald
December 18, 2007
Virginia Among Best-Prepared States for Health Emergencies
WTOP
December 18, 2007
NH Gets High Marks for Pandemic Preparedness
Associated Press - New Hampshire
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
New Mexico scores high in health emergency preparedness: report
Las Cruces Sun-News
December 18, 2007
Alabama improves in being prepared for health disaster
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
Some States Not Planning for Flu Season
The Associated Press
December 18, 2007
Nonprofit group: Georgia is ready for a public health emergency
Atlanta Journal Constitution
December 18, 2007
Funding cuts said to threaten states' preparedness progress
CIDRAP News
December 12, 2007
Holiday Sweets a reminder of growing obesity problem
MSNBC Local News
December 7, 2007
'Partially prepared' for bio-trouble
Sacramento Bee
December 7, 2007
Congress to scrap CDC ombudsman
Atlanta Journal - Constitution
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
Vaccine Plan for Flu Pandemic Drafted
Associated Press
October 22, 2007
Scarce Pandemic Vaccine to Be Given in Order
USA Today
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
`F as in fat,' and frightening
The Birmingham News
September 1, 2007
Education is the key
The Mississippi Press
September 1, 2007
An expanding epidemic
Newsday
September 1, 2007
Time to trim our chubby torsos
Salt Lake Tribune
August 31, 2007
How to Win the Weight Battle
US News & World Report
August 31, 2007
Obesity: Yeah, we're fat, too fat, deadly so
Clarion-Ledger
August 31, 2007
Fight obesity epidemic
Wichita Eagle
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
Report: National strategy needed to fight fat
CNN
August 27, 2007
Obesity Rates Climb in Most States
Associated Press
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
'What if?' campaign to prepare Coloradans
Rocky Mountain News
July 20, 2007
New Pa. vaccine plant poised for pandemics
Philadelphia Inquirer
July 18, 2007
US report card shows work ahead for bird flu plan
Reuters
July 18, 2007
White House issues 1-year status report on pandemic planning
CIDRAP News
July 18, 2007
Planning for Epidemics Still Challenges U.S.
New York Times
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
Schools taking lead on healthy living habits Obesity, nutrition part of education
Toledo Blade
June 28, 2007
State health campaign must go beyond ads
Honolulu Advertiser
June 7, 2007
Disease deemed LV threat
Las Vegas Review Journal
June 7, 2007
Faith Takes a Front Seat in Planning for Flu Pandemic
Washington Post
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 4, 2007
Will face masks help if super-flu strikes?
Associated Press
May 4, 2007
U.S. Issues Guidelines on Use of Face Masks in Flu Outbreak
New York Times
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
Study: Flu outbreak in U.S. could spark reces
CNN
March 23, 2007
Group: Pandemic could cost U.S. $683 billion;
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
March 23, 2007
Flu outbreak would rock Ind. economy
Indianapolis Star
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
W.Va. offer programs to reduce obesity
Associated Press
February 6, 2007
U.S. companies prepare for worst in bird flu plans
Reuters
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
U.S. Issues Guidelines in Case of Flu Pandemic
New York Times
February 1, 2007
New bird-flu plan advises when to close schools
Reuters
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
State sponsors fitness pep talk
Indianapolis Star
November 28, 2006
Adjusting to size
Wilmington News Journal
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
Today of all days, think about healthful eating habits
Orlando Sentinel
November 23, 2006
Walk it off? Not likely
Raleigh News & Observer
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
U.S. Flu Report Predicts Chaos
USA Today
May 3, 2006
Flu Plan Assumes Dire Risk
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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
Experts Debate Usefulness of Face Masks
Associated Press
March 7, 2006
Region's Flu Season Has Been a Mild One
Philadelphia Inquirer
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
What Will Happen if the Flu Comes to a Bird Near You?
USA Today
November 2, 2005
Bush Outlines $7.1B Flu-Fighting Strategy
Associated Press
November 1, 2005
Bush Unveils $7.1 Billion Bird Flu Strategy
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
November 1, 2005
Can We Outsmart Avian Flu?
USA Today
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
Group Estimates Potential Flu Death Toll
Associated Press
June 24, 2005
Flu Pandemic Could Kill Half Million in U.S.-Report
Reuters
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
Experts Say PA Still Vulnerable to Bioterrorism
Philadelphia Inquirer
March 23, 2005
Unbuilt Public Health Lab a Linchpin in State's Readiness for Bioterrorism
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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
Bioterror Preps Still Fall Short
CBS News
December 15, 2004
States Not Ready for Bioterror Attacks
Associated Press
December 14, 2004
State Leads in Bioterror Precautions
Orlando Sentinel
December 14, 2004
U.S. Bioterror Guard 'Low'
Financial Times
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
The Longer View: The Press Wrestles with the Politics of the Flu
Columbia Journalism Review
October 20, 2004
Experts: U.S. Can't Handle Pandemic
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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
States Brace For Another Bout With West Nile Virus
Stateline
July 2, 2004
Bad West Nile Season Expected
The Indianapolis Star
July 2, 2004
Report Faults West Nile Response
Scripps Howard News Service
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
Bioterrorism Preparedness is Criticized
AP
December 12, 2003
Bioterror Preparedness Still Lacking, Health Group Concludes
The Washington Post
December 11, 2003
Study: States Unprepared for Health Emergencies
Reuters
December 11, 2003
Report: $2b Hasn't Stopped Gaps in Bioterror Readiness
USA Today
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
Report: Efforts to Fight Animal-Borne Disease Lag
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
August 6, 2003
U.S. Responds Poorly to Animal-Borne Ills, Report Finds
Orlando Sentinel
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
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