NPHW Press Page

Welcome to the National Public Health Week Press page. Here you'll find current NPHW news, information about APHA activities and Partner events, recent news coverage of NPHW and more. Also, check out the NPHW Twitter, APHA Facebook page, APHA You Tube channel and NPWH blog. Get additional public health news and hear from APHA members, public health advocates and more.

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3-22-2011
National Poison Prevention Week Stats And New Phone App Launch - Medical News Today
Regulators change guidelines on child car seats - USA Today
In Practice: Dealing with radiation fears, potassium iodide requests - Los Angeles Times
Youth Violence, Public Schools, and Public Health - Chicago Magazine
Anti-dating violence education expected to become law in NJ - CliffviewPilot.com

3-7-2011
Hampton classes instruct on proper use of child safety seats - DailyPress.Com
Coaches Corner: Training like a pro; Are we hurting our kids? - WickedLocal.com
Domestic violence costs $13bn a year - ABC News
Women Commit Shaken Baby Violence As Often As Men - Medical News Today
St. Vincent's launches new injury prevention program - Shore Line Plus
Pre-Workout Stretching Offers No Injury Prevention Benefit, Study Shows - Daily health Report

2-25-2011
New campaign to eradicate polio in India - MSNBC
New advice on how to prevent falls - New York Times
New study shows bike-only lanes cut injuries - Businessweek
Dating Violence Article - MetroNY
Crib Accidents Article - USA Today

2-16-2011
New Bill in Md. about Cell Phones and Driving - ABC News
New Fine in New Albany about Texting and Driving
Apps To Help People Stop Texting While Driving
Study Shows Helmets Protect Against Spinal Injury - Businessweek
How to Talk to Teens about Dating Violence
Teenagers' Views on Teen Violence - The Day
New Steps to Curb Domestic Violence in Oklahoma - Tulsa World

2-14-2011
Mountain Bike Injuries Dropping Due to better Bicycle Design - Businessweek