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CDC's Public Health Law News
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Weekly digest of happenings around the world pertaining to law and the public's health.
- Announcement: Thank You Public Health Professionals!
- The CDC Public Health Law News wishes to thank our friends and colleagues working in public health for all you do. Public Health Thank You Day is November 24, 2008. Visit http://www.publichealththankyouday.org/ for more information.
- Announcement: Global Alcohol Strategy
- The World Health Assembly has held public hearings with Member States and other stakeholders on ways to reduce the harmful use of alcohol. To follow the progress of implementing the WHA61.4 resolution and preparing the draft strategy, visit http://www.who.int/substance_abuse/activities/globalstrategy/en/index.html.
- Announcement: Wisconsin Drinking Culture Special Report
- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has published a 5-part series on drinking culture in Wisconsin. The series, "Wasted in Wisconsin," is available at http://www.jsonline.com/news/30565984.html.
- Announcement: HIV Testing Laws Compendium
- The National HIV/AIDS Clinicians' Consultation Center has published a State HIV Testing Law Compendium, describing key state HIV testing laws and policies. To access the compendium, visit http://www.nccc.ucsf.edu/StateLaws/Index.html.
- Announcement: Medical Fitness to Drive Report
- The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has released Medical Fitness to Drive and a Voluntary State Reporting Law, based on an evaluation of Missouri's Voluntary Reporting Law. Download the publication from http://www.aaafoundation.org/pdf/MedicalFitnesstoDriveReport.pdf.