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Welcome to CSG's Healthy States Web site The Healthy States Initiative is a partnership of The Council of State Governments, the National Black Caucus of State Legislators and the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators. Click on our logos for more information.
	New Publications for Legislators
	Click on the titles below to view our newest publications. To view all of our publications, click here. Talking Points: Reducing Cyber Bullying & Electronic Aggression States Maximize Prevention Efforts Reducing the Impact of Arthritis Preventing Excessive Alcohol Consumption Community Programs for Wellness Confronting Disparities in Sexually Transmitted Diseases Legislator Policy Briefs: Promoting Workplace Health Cervical Cancer Prevention Increasing Vaccination Rates in Adults Preventing Asthma and Promoting Respiratory Health Addressing Adolescent Health Disparities Through Schools Tool Kits: Immunizations
	2007 State Legislation Report
	The 2007 State Legislation Report (Jan.- Dec.) of public health legislative activity is now available (.pdf). The report includes a legislative summary, list of bills introduced and the status of each. The final report is also available by chapters (see below). If you have any questions, please send us an e-mail. Heart Disease, Stroke and Diabetes Obesity Cancer Health Promotion and Wellness Reproductive Health Oral Health Health Disparities Adolescent and School Health Environmental Public Health Immunizations STD and HIV/AIDS Emergency Preparedness and Response Public Health Infrastructure A report of similar 2006 bills is also available.
	Winter Healthy States Quarterly
	In this issue, learn about: Health Care is Top Issue in Polls, But What Do Americans Want To Do About It?; Reports Keep Health Disparities in Spotlight; Brain Health Emerges as Public Health Priority; STD Cases Rising, Racial Disparities Persisting; and What Do You Know About MRSA? Click here to view the newest HSQ!

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