Hecht Honored with AACR-Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation Award EurekAlert!
PHILADELPHIA -- Stephen S. Hecht, an internationally recognized expert on cancer-causing agents in tobacco and the pathways by which they cause cancer, has been selected to receive the fifth annual American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)-Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation (CRPF) Award for Excellence in Cancer Prevention Research.
Call for HIV prevention in child health Scoop.co.nz
Subang, Malaysia, 6th November — With an estimated 930,000 new HIV infections in Asia and Pacific in 2005, UN agencies have called for urgent efforts to better integrate HIV prevention, treatment and care into maternal and newborn health services to prevent the escalating spread of the virus and reduce mortality.
Southeast Asia HIV Prevention Program Lacking Political Commitment, WHO Adviser Says Medical News Today
Southeast Asia's HIV prevention program has become ineffective because of a lack of political commitment in addressing the epidemic across the region, Thierry Mertens, special adviser to the WHO Regional Office for Southeast Asia, said Tuesday at a regional meeting, the Bangkok Post reports. [click link for full article]
Canada's New Government invests in Québec's at-risk youth through crime prevention programs Government of Canada News
As a part of Crime Prevention Week in Québec, the Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety and the Honourable Michael M. Fortier, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister Responsible for the Region of Montréal today announced $10 million to support community-based crime prevention initiatives in Québec that address crime and street gang issues, through the National
OCO Recognizes Runaway Prevention Month Oswego Daily News
FULTON, NY - OCO’s Youth Emergency Services (YES!) Program wishes to remind residents of Oswego County that November is National Runaway Prevention month.
New South African Survey Demonstrates Positive Impact of Multiple Communication Campaigns Promoting HIV Prevention PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
The combined efforts of many AIDS communication campaigns in South Africa showed positive impacts on HIV prevention behaviors, increased positive attitudes towards people living with HIV and AIDS, and increased community involvement in response to the epidemic, according to a new nationwide survey in the hard-hit country.
New York Yankees Manager and Domestic Violence Prevention Advocate Joe Torre to Keynote National Domestic Violence Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
BASKING RIDGE, N.J.----National Domestic Violence Summit WHO: Leaders and experts in the issue of domestic violence prevention, response and recovery join Joe Torre, the Verizon Foundation and its national partners - the Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence, Family Violence Prevention Fund and National Domestic Violence Hotline - for a one-day forum.
Asia Pacific Region Initiates Action to Integrate HIV Prevention Into Maternal and Child Health Care Services PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
With an estimated 930,000 new HIV infections in Asia and Pacific in 2005, UN agencies have called for urgent efforts to better integrate HIV prevention, treatment and care into maternal and newborn health services to prevent the escalating spread of the virus and reduce mortality.
Methadone Clinics In Chinese Province Treat 3,000 IDUs As Part Of HIV Prevention Efforts Medical News Today
Up to 3,000 injection drug users in China's southwestern province of Guizhou have received treatment in 30 methadone clinics as part of the province's efforts to control the spread of HIV, He Chongyuan, head of the provincial health department, said recently, Xinhuanet reports. Roughly 70% of the 3,447 HIV-positive people in the province contracted the virus through injection drug use, He said.
Fire prevention calls attention to physique Honolulu Advertiser
October was Fire Prevention Awareness Month and keiki throughout the state brought home their "Fire Fighter's Safety Guide." The booklet outlines important steps to assuring fire safety in the home.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Offers an extensive collection of online brochures in environmental health, chronic disease prevention, infectious diseases, injury prevention,
Travelers' Health | CDC
Official US government health recommendations for traveling. Provided by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Prevention First
Prevention First is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention of substance abuse and related issues such as teen pregnancy, violence,
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
Resource for current and comprehensive information about substance abuse prevention and treatment.
National Crime Prevention Council
A non-profit educational group formed to address the causes of crime and violence and reduce the opportunities for crime to occur.

Travelers' Health | CDC
Official US government health recommendations for traveling. Provided by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
National Crime Prevention Council
A non-profit educational group formed to address the causes of crime and violence and reduce the opportunities for crime to occur.
A World of Prevention
A directory of links to programs, research, references and resources dedicated to the prevention of child and adolescent problems and the promotion of youth
SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) is the sole Federal organization with responsibility for improving accessibility and quality of substance
IP Online - Injury Prevention
Official journal of the International Society for Child and Adolescent Injury Prevention. Focuses on the prevention of injuries in all age groups,
Healthy living: living a healthy lifestyle from Prevention magazine
Healthy living: living a healthy lifestyle from Prevention magazine.
Family Violence Prevention Fund
The Family Violence Prevention Fund describes itself as "a national non-profit organization that focuses on domestic violence education, prevention and
CDC National Prevention Information Network
CDC's service for distributing HIV/AIDS, STD and TB information.