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New Report: States Slash Funding for Tobacco Prevention Programs To Lowest Level Since Tobacco Settlement

November 16, 2010 | News Release

The nation’s number one cause of preventable death – is at risk unless states increase funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs.

Elementary Schools Removing Sugary Drinks, Limiting Beverage Sales to Healthy Choices

July 2, 2012 | News Release

The study examined the availability of competitive beverages in U.S. public elementary schools for five academic years, from 2006–07 to 2010–11. Competitive beverages are those sold by schools outside of meal programs through vending machines, à la ...

Midwestern and Southern States Receive Least Federal Funding for Disease Prevention

March 10, 2009 | News Release/Video

New report finds public health programs at risk during economic downturn.

Study Finds Youth Smoking Would be Much Lower if States Followed CDC Guidelines for Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Spending

January 30, 2005 | News Release

State investments fall far short of CDC-recommended levels; tobacco industry spent 14 times more marketing cigarettes than states did to prevent smoking and to help smokers quit in 2002.

Quality Improvement Strategies for Public Health Agencies to be Explored in 10 States

January 7, 2007 | News Release

The Multistate Learning Collaborative is expected to identify tools that can be used by health departments in preparation for accreditation.

Report Finds Preparedness for Bioterror and Health Emergencies Eroding in States Across the Country

December 19, 2011 | News Release

Cuts to key programs could hurt ability to detect and respond to crises.

Public Health Accreditation Board Launches National Accreditation for Health Departments

September 14, 2011 | News Release/Video

The goal of PHAB’s accreditation program, is to protect and improve Americas’ health by advancing the quality and performance of all of the nation’s public health departments.

South Dakota's New Smoke-Free Law Is Historic Win for Health

March 19, 2009 | News Release

Statement of Matthew L. Myers, president, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

New Statewide Indiana Poll Finds Strong and Growing Voter Support for Smokefree Workplaces

February 9, 2009 | News Release

Strong majority of voters want the right to breathe clean air inside all workplaces, including restaurants, bars and casinos.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Awards New Grants for Public Health Services and Systems Research

February 1, 2009 | News Release

Four investigator-initiated grants aimed at strengthening our public health system.

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