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Stroke prevalence has declined, but disparities still common, study finds: goo.gl/3HbYN 11:20 AM Jun 1st via HootSuite
@andywilly2 Congrats! We'll see you in San Fran! 10:09 AM Jun 1st via HootSuite
Reducing viral hepatitis risks among health workers. Via @AIDSGov blog: goo.gl/SYxOX 9:15 AM Jun 1st via HootSuite
Federal government releases action plan to reduce #asthma. Take a deeper look: goo.gl/iJlo0 8:15 AM Jun 1st via web
Communities across the U.S. are addressing health equity. So who's doing it successfully via @PreventionInst tool: goo.gl/Fd2Ao 8:05 AM Jun 1st via HootSuite
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HHS to award up to $70M in grants for community health work. Letter of intent due by June 18: goo.gl/BDSBD 6:35 AM Jun 1st via HootSuite
Weight of the Nation examines transportation's role in reducing obesity. goo.gl/CBsNw 6:20 AM Jun 1st via web
New federal action plan on asthma to address racial & ethnic disparities, esp among kids: goo.gl/LTrUU 12:20 PM May 31st via HootSuite
Go, prevention! RT ‏@TheAtlanticHLTH We should be in a race for prevention, not cures: goo.gl/mTWqL 8:25 AM May 31st via HootSuite
Today is World No Tobacco Day. Help stop the tobacco industry from thwarting public health! goo.gl/FnSP6 #WNTD2012 7:05 AM May 31st via HootSuite
@healthy_april Glad to hear you're coming to the APHA Annual Meeting. Should be a really great event! 11:29 AM May 30th via HootSuite in reply to healthy_april
Protect public health! Get involved in APHA's PHACT campaign: goo.gl/zuJSG 9:15 AM May 30th via HootSuite
Happy bday, @MyPlate! Thanks for your 1st yr of promoting healthy eating. Free coloring sheet, recipes & more: goo.gl/khHRq 8:15 AM May 30th via HootSuite
Free webinar series from APHA explores transportation, health & equity. Register now! goo.gl/BgPbR 7:05 AM May 30th via HootSuite
About 9% of asthma cases are work-related, MMWR study finds: goo.gl/bxSC9 11:15 AM May 29th via HootSuite
MT @ASPHtweets Are you an undergraduate studying public health? Take our quiz & you'll be eligible for $500 prize! goo.gl/yjEi8 10:05 AM May 29th via HootSuite
A third of seniors fall at least once a year. U.S. prevention task force supports exercise & vitamin D (PDF): goo.gl/4Jdqy 9:31 AM May 29th via HootSuite

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