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Learn from Joyce Turner, MS, CGC, is a genetic counselor with more than 15 years of experience.

Every year since 1995, the American Public Health Association has led the observation of National Public Health Week in the United States during the first full week of April. The goal of National Public Health Week is to acknowledge contributions made by public health and to raise awareness of issues important to improving the nation's health. This year's observance (April 6–12) focuses on making the United States the Healthiest Nation in One Generation by 2030.

The story of Lisa, a 40-year-old woman with a family history of breast cancer.

Home canning is an excellent way to preserve garden produce and share it with family and friends, but it can be risky or even deadly if not done correctly and safely.

Elizabeth A. Courtney-Long, MA, MSPH1; Dianna D. Carroll, PhD1,2; Qing C.

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

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Dawn Heisey-Grove, MPH1, Hilary K. Wall, MPH2, Amy Helwig, MD3, Janet S. Wright, MD2 (Author affiliations at end of text).