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There is growing recognition that health goals are more likely to be achieved and sustained if programs are complemented by appropriate changes in the policies, systems, and environments that shape their communities. However, the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to create and implement policy are among the major needs identified by practitioners at both the state and local levels. This article describes the structure and content of the Nebraska Health Policy Academy (the Academy), a 9-month program developed to meet the demand for this training.

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. Primary prevention of these events may be achieved through aspirin use. The ability of a community-based intervention to increase aspirin use has not been evaluated. The objective of this study was to evaluate an educational intervention implemented to increase aspirin use for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in a small city in Minnesota.

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If you think you are at risk of getting HIV, ask your health care provider if PrEP is right for you. Along with other prevention methods like condoms, PrEP can offer good protection against HIV if taken every day.

CDC announces second imported case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in the United States

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CDC public health news, press releases, government public health news, medical and disease news, story ideas, photos.

CDC public health news, press releases, government public health news, medical and disease news, story ideas, photos.

When people breathe in radon, it damages the lungs, which may result in lung cancer.

Ways to reduce radon, the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.

Resources about radon.

CDC Study Concludes Flu Vaccination Prevents Hospitalizations in Older People - CDC

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