February 1, 2002
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The National Governor's Association, Center for Best Practices, Washington, convened a conference to brief state governors and policy advisers on the landmark settlement of a suit by the states against the tobacco industry.
May 13, 2008
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In 1997, local public health departments in Nebraska served only 18 of the state's 93 counties. Local public health departments were located primarily in small rural counties and generally had few staff and limited funds, making it impossible for them to provide most essential public health services.
August 26, 2008
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Staff created an online, searchable database of state laws governing the powers, duties, composition requirements and rules for appointment or election of members of local boards of health.
October 18, 2010
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ASTHO's 2007/2008 State Public Health Survey collected data on responsibilities, organization and structure, planning and quality improvement from 50 state public health departments.
November 18, 2009
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After partnering with continuing education staff at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Albany School of Public Health, they identified one solution: satellite broadcasts.
November 18, 2009
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In the 1990s, Oklahoma had one of the best public health infrastructures in the nation, with public health departments in 69 of its 77 counties.
November 18, 2009
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In order to strengthen the state's public health infrastructure, the Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association partnered to manage Virginia Turning Point.
May 30, 2009
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In early 2006, ASTHO (Association of State and Territorial Health Officials) began the Public Health Law and Policy Initiative to address the needs of state health officials related to law and legislative matters.
March 14, 2013
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Researchers studied public health policies in New York City and elsewhere, including bans on transfats, limits on exhaust emissions, and taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, to determine how best to move such policies through the political process.
October 4, 2005
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From mid-2001 to mid-2004, the Smoke-Free New Hampshire Alliance, with the American Lung Association as the lead organization, conducted statewide activities to reduce tobacco use, particularly among children and youth.
