Statement From Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary For Health Regarding National Asian And Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

"Saving face can't make you safe. Talk about HIV" is the theme for today's sixth annual observance of National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. As an Asian American, I have become fully aware of the ...

Statement By Assistant Secretary For Health Howard Koh, MD, MPH During National Public Health Week

Friday, April 9th, 2010

This April 5-11, we observe the 16th National Public Health Week. We are particularly delighted to celebrate this observance as the Nation moves toward implementing health reform, expanding access to health care, and strengthening health security for all across the country. This year's National Public Health Week theme ...

Physical Therapists Unite To Support The Uninsured

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is urging residents across the country to contact their local elected officials and members of the media to draw attention to the problem of the nation's uninsured during "Cover the Uninsured Week," March 14-20. APTA is a supporting organization of the observance, designed ...

BIO Joins NORD In Supporting The Goals Of Rare Disease Day

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood issued the following statement in observance of Rare Disease Day 2010. This event recognizes the profound need for more medical research and the unique partnership that exists between rare disease patients and researchers. "BIO is proud to join with the ...