New study group raises Capitol Hill's awareness of public health

Launched in February, the new Congressional Study Group on Public Health, will sponsor educational briefings on Capitol Hill to inform members of Congress and their staff about the diverse and important work of public health professionals as well as the health protection efforts they undertake. Among the group's goals will be to sponsor bi-monthly seminars on a wide range of public health topics. The study group hopes to partner with the CDC and other health agencies to provide congressional leaders a more complete understanding of the important health efforts being made. For more information on the study group, call (202) 225-6101 or visit http://www.apha.org/