Novel H1N1 Flu: Global Situation. Outbreak Notice. June 17, 2009. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Novel H1N1 flu cases have been reported in many countries around the world, with most of the cases being reported from the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Overall, the numbers of new cases of novel H1N1 flu in Mexico and the United States appears to be declining. However, outbreaks continue to be reported in some communities (MORE)

Incidence and Diagnoses of HIV Infection --- Puerto Rico, 2006. June 5, 2009. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

An analysis of data on new HIV infections (or HIV incidence) in Puerto Rico provides further insight into the HIV epidemic on the island and also sheds light on significant differences between the local epidemic and that of the 50 states and Washington, D.C.(MORE)

NHLBI Funds Research and Training Centers Aimed at Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Diseases in Developing Countries and Collaborates with UnitedHealth Group's Chronic Disease Initiative. June 11, 2009. NIH News, National Institutes of Health.

“A worldwide network of research and training centers will build institutional and community capacity to prevent and control chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular, lung diseases, and diabetes, announced the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), one of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).” (MORE)

NIAID Leaders Outline Research Agenda for Universal, Voluntary HIV Testing and Treatment. June 10, 2009. NIH News, National Institutes of Health.

“Could a global program of universal, voluntary, annual HIV testing and immediate treatment for those who test positive effectively extinguish the HIV pandemic? Is such a program feasible?” (MORE)

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, HCUP, Statistical Brief #73: Hospital Stays among People Living in the Poorest Communities, 2006. June 9, 2009. AHRQ Electronic Newsletter, Issue #276

“Hospital admissions for asthma and diabetes of Americans from the poorest communities were 87 percent and 77 percent higher, respectively, than admissions for patients from wealthier areas for the same diseases.” (MORE)

 NIH Receives 20,000 Applications for Challenge Grants Through the Recovery Act. June 8, 2009. NIH News, National Institutes of Health.

"President Obama is committed to supporting science and research that has the potential to improve public health and save lives," said Secretary Sebelius. "These grants and other Recovery Act investments will strengthen our scientific community and help our economy grow as we create new jobs invest in new laboratories, buildings and equipment." (MORE)

TB along the U.S.-México Border. June 8, 2009.United States-México Border Health Commission.

“The U.S.-México Border Health Commission (BHC) wishes to share this white paper on Tuberculosis along the United States-México Border, which summarizes tuberculosis prevention and control activities and further addresses a number of critical challenges involved in tackling the binational TB problem along the U.S.-México border.” (MORE)

Flu Outbreak Raises a Set of Questions. April 26, 2009. The New York Times.

“Many questions surround the current outbreak of swine flu, which caused the United States government on Sunday to declare a public health emergency after confirming 20 cases in this country. American officials stressed that the cases here were all mild, with only one person hospitalized.” (MORE)

Act Against AIDS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is launching a new national domestic campaign for HIV/AIDS called “ Act Against AIDS” that aims to contribute to reducing HIV incidence in the United States.” (MORE)