Smoke-Free America

Creating tobacco free campusesIn health care, it can sometimes feel like we’re just spinning our wheels — examples of progress appear few and far between and getting ahead of the disease curve seems just out of reach. But when a ray of hope comes shooting through the clouds, it’s often because good science has met […]

PEPFAR Funding Renewed

An effort to improve our world As we prepare for the upcoming election, many will evaluate the President’s performance over the past eight years. Even President Bush’s greatest critics, however, acknowledge his demonstrated commitment to global health. Perhaps the most notable example of this impressive commitment is the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). […]

Cheerleading Risks on the Rise

What parents should be aware of this fallOrganized sports play center stage in the lives of many teens. And for many parents, that means dealing with bumps and bruises – but also worrying about the possibility of a rare catastrophic event. When you think of women and sports injuries, where do you think most of […]

Tobacco Sales at Pharmacies?

An odd combination, but retailers are in it for the moneyA new bill pending in Congress would give much greater government oversight of tobacco and new bold graphic warnings on cigarette packages. That’s great news – if it passes. But while cigarette packaging may look different, tobacco will likely be sold in familiar aisles. And […]

Of Candidates and Tanning

Why buying a tanning booth for the Alaskan governor’s mansion is a bad idea This week we learned that VP candidate Sarah Palin had installed a tanning booth in the Governor’s Mansion in Alaska. When the news broke, the first to react were the Tanning Booth Association advocates. Smart Tan Vice President Joseph Levy said: […]

Childhood Vaccinations and Back to School

Now is a good time to sort out the facts Kids will be starting school soon, and for parents of brand new students, that means taking a look at your child’s immunization record. What’s the big-picture connection between immunizations and school? By requiring all new public school students to have up-to-date vaccinations, we’ve reached the […]

9/11 Still Affecting New Yorkers

Health issues continue to linger, almost 7 years laterAs one of our nation’s greatest tragedies — 9/11 — approaches its 7th anniversary, it is a fading memory to some. But for many — including thousands of people who lost loved ones, witnessed the events, or participated in the recovery efforts – the pain lingers. Increasingly, […]

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