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Public Health In the News

Americans Cut Back on Doctor Visits
Insured Americans are consuming less care as they pick up more of the cost. | Wall Street Journal

Nearly 1 in 5 Californians Need Mental Health Services
A new study in California found that nearly 1 in 5 adults, about 4.9 million persons, said they needed help for a mental or emotional health problem. | UCLA

Minnesota Beaches Among Cleanest, Florida's Among Dirtiest
The Gulf oil spill has caused 10 times the number of beach closures so far this year. | NPR

Rite Aid Agrees to Pay $1 Million to Settle Privacy Case
Rite Aid Corporation and its 40 affiliated entities have agreed to settle potential violations of HIPAA. | HHS

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DECISION ON PHER FUNDING:

A 30 day no-cost extension will be granted to facilitate an "orderly close-out." The PHER grants were scheduled to end July 30, 2010. Read more.

Submit Comments on HHS Strategic Plan

The draft HHS Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2010–2015 is available for comment on the HHS Open Government website. The comment period ends Aug 14. Comment Now

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Prescription Drug Overdose: State Health Agencies Respond | As prescription drug overdose emerges as a national issue, state health agencies share their perspectives and strategies to combat the problem. Topics discussed include promising practices in prevention and monitoring, as well as the infrastructure, technology, partnerships, and leadership required to reverse this rising trend.