News in Public Health

News from LRADAC: Medical Marijuana in South Carolina

Public Health Spending: The New York Times on Why We Aren't Spending More

Commentary from Governing on the critical role of Human Services organizations in improving health care

The Nation's Health: Special Section on Sexual Assault Awareness Month

ASTHO report highlights the top public health issues facing states and territories: Building A Healthier Nation

How exercise in older age prevents the immune system from declining: British Broadcasting Corporation

APHA opens public access to firearms research published in American Journal of Public Health: APHA News Release

APHA Statement on Congressional spending deal: APHA.org

CVS expands drug take-back effort to reduce unused painkillers in medicine cabinets: PostAndCourier.com

5 ways a government shutdown could be bad for your health: CNN.com

Health experts offer tips for cooler weather and carbon monoxide exposure:  www.AikenStandard.com

DHEC introduces Public Health Data App: DHEC's County Health Profiles allows users to access state and county health data and compare data sets.