The Nation's Health

Measles: Lessons in prevention and controlling a potential outbreak: Podcast with Gregory Wallace, MD, MPH, MS, of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Feb 28, 2014

Measles is a highly contagious and potentially fatal respiratory disease. But despite being highly contagious, it is highly preventable with vaccination. Learn how to take preventive measures against measles and what to do if you suspect an infection or outbreak. (April 2014) Running time:...

Healthy You: Anxiety: A normal response that can feel overwhelming

Feb 7, 2014

Audio file of the Healthy You tip sheet on identifying the signs of anxiety and anxiety disorders.

What are the Leading Health Indicators? Podcast with Carter Blakey, deputy director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion at the Department of Health and Human Services

Feb 5, 2014

The Healthy People 2020 Leading Health Indicators are 26 objectives among 12 topics, such as oral health and medical care, selected from the 42 topics in Healthy People 2020, a set of national priorities to improve the health of all Americans. The indicators debuted at APHA’s Annual Meeting and Exposition in 2011....