Thirty-three states have passed medical marijuana laws and 11 have legalized recreational use — generally for ages 21 and up, many during the study years. The researchers looked at overall changes nationwide, but not at individual states.
Kaiser Permanente sheds light on Measles, Whooping Cough
The event features advocacy training and meetings with legislative champions and a collaboration of federal partners, as advocates attempt to raise awareness
Q&A with NACCHO Board Member Sandra Elizabeth Ford, MD, MPH Director of the DeKalb County Board of Health
Company also Launches Education Efforts to Combat Underage Use.
Mentorship is incorporated throughout the program, providing additional support to students, according to UCLA.
As someone whose faith is central to her life, I ask our shepherds-our faith leaders-in the African-American community to grasp this unique opportunity to have a significant, positive impact in the fight against HIV.
Patty learned that her apartment building had a smokefree policy – but it wasn’t being enforced
African Americans account for almost half of new infections and represented more than one-third of people living with HIV in 2013
The event was a tremendous success and very well attended with 72 golfers and 127 supporters, all of whom received HIV/AIDS information
“AIDS Is A Civil Rights Issue” wrapped bus debuts at LA’s MLK parade; tour during Black History Month
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the rate of new cases of diabetes in the United States declined by about 20 percent from 2008 to 2014 . This represents the first sustained decrease in diagnosis since the disease emerged as a major threat to public health over the course of the past two decades. But the fight is far from over, especially for communities of color.