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Highlights from The Nation's Health July 2016 Stay in the know about public health by reading news from The Nation’s Health newspaper. Stories in the July 2016 issue include: National Public Health Week 2016 unites health advocates Across the country, communities celebrated public health in all its forms. Comment or Read full story >> NPHW events held across the countrySee photos and news from events shared with The Nation’s Health. Comment or Read full story >> Targeting the causes of health disparities: Social determinants transforming public health Public health advocates are shifting their focus to improve health. Comment or Read full story>> Social determinants take center stage in Public Health 3.0 A new push is moving federal agencies toward factors that influence health. Comment or Read full story >> Opening up oral care access Dental health therapists are bringing care to U.S. tribal communities. Comment or Read full story >> In US, family caregivers playing greater role The rise in the older population is fueling growth in the call for families to do more. Comment or Read full story >> Condom use in porn can predict use among viewers A study shows men who have sex with men are more likely to use protection if performers do, too. Comment or Read full story >> Food allergies hit low-income kids hardest A lack of resources makes it harder for U.S. kids to manage their allergies. Comment or Read full story >> Veterans more likely to delay seeking health care Veterans delay care almost twice as often as the general population. Comment or Read full story >> New index ranks Louisiana last in social justice In the first JustSouth Index, Louisiana trails every state in actionable health and justice indicators. Comment or Read full story >>  Q&A with Kellogg Foundation’s Gail Christopher: Using conversations, stories to heal racial injustice New Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation initiative addresses generations of inequality, other issues. Comment or Read full story >>  Listen to a podcast based on this interview. Newsmakers: July 2016 Check out who’s who in public health this month. Comment or Read full story >> Resources: What's new in public health Read about new publications and helpful tools to use in the field. Comment or Read full story >> Healthy You: Exercising with your kids creates long-lasting health Working out as a family inspires generations of health. This month in Healthy You. Read Healthy You online, download as a PDF in English or Spanish or hear this issue of Healthy You read in an audio file. The Nation's Health Storify: Public health news updates from APHA's newspaper Read and share our timely news reports created with Storify, a social media news tool. Check out our new Storify updates page for the latest headlines. Pets: Purr-fect healthy additions to your life Take this week's public health news quiz and test your public health news knowledge! Visit our website to read more news, share articles on social media and download our free app. Need to contact us? Send an email. Does your library or organization receive The Nation’s Health? Keep your colleagues and students informed about what’s happening in public health by subscribing to APHA’s newspaper.