These days, governments at all levels are cutting spending. Even popular programs like breast cancer research are affected.

But in many states, including Georgia, people who want to help can do so as easily as checking a box on their tax returns or renewing their license plates.  (Click here for full release)

Drive for a Cure

Decatur breast, cancer, cancer prevention

These days, governments at all levels are cutting spending. Even popular programs like breast cancer research are affected.

But in many states, including Georgia, people who want to help can do so as easily as checking a box on their tax returns or renewing their license plates.  (Click here for full release)

Drive for a Cure

Columbus breast, cancer, cancer prevention

These days, governments at all levels are cutting spending. Even popular programs like breast cancer research are affected.

But in many states, including Tennessee, people who want to help can do so as easily as checking a box on their tax returns or renewing their license plates.  (Click here for full release)

Drive for a Cure

Chattanooga breast, cancer, cancer prevention

These days, governments at all levels are cutting spending. Even popular programs like breast cancer research are affected.

But in many states, including North Carolina, people who want to help can do so as easily as checking a box on their tax returns or renewing their license plates.  (Click here for full release)

Drive for a Cure

Charlotte breast, cancer, cancer prevention

These days, governments at all levels are cutting spending. Even popular programs like breast cancer research are affected.

But in many states, including South Carolina, people who want to help can do so as easily as checking a box on their tax returns or renewing their license plates.  (Click here for full release)

Drive for a Cure

Charleston breast, cancer, cancer prevention

These days, governments at all levels are cutting spending. Even popular programs like breast cancer research are affected.

But in many states, including Maryland, people who want to help can do so as easily as checking a box on their tax returns or renewing their license plates.  (Click here for full release)

Drive for a Cure

Baltimore breast, cancer, cancer prevention

When it comes to health in Roanoke Valley, every dollar counts.

The new study, published in the August issue of Health Affairs, found that communities that spent more on public health programs also had lower rates of death from disease. The greatest effects were seen in infant mortality and deaths from heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.  These four preventable health conditions are among the largest targets for public health agencies. (Click here for full release)

The Impact of Public Health Spending

Ronald and Janie Shepherd, and two of their grandchildren.

Latoya Callaway

Roanoke cancer, diabetes, health spending, heart disease

When it comes to health in Raleigh/Durham, every dollar counts.

The new study, published in the August issue of Health Affairs, found that communities that spent more on public health programs also had lower rates of death from disease. The greatest effects were seen in infant mortality and deaths from heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.  These four preventable health conditions are among the largest targets for public health agencies. (Click here for full release)

The Impact of Public Health Spending

Danielle Burke

Raleigh/Durham cancer, diabetes, health spending, heart disease

When it comes to health in Hampton Roads, every dollar counts.

The new study, published in the August issue of Health Affairs, found that communities that spent more on public health programs also had lower rates of death from disease. The greatest effects were seen in infant mortality and deaths from heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.  These four preventable health conditions are among the largest targets for public health agencies. (Click here for full release)

The Impact of Public Health Spending

Cathy Spriggs

Norfolk cancer, diabetes, health spending, heart disease

When it comes to health in Memphis, every dollar counts.

The new study, published in the August issue of Health Affairs, found that communities that spent more on public health programs also had lower rates of death from disease. The greatest effects were seen in infant mortality and deaths from heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.  These four preventable health conditions are among the largest targets for public health agencies. (Click here for full release)

The Impact of Public Health Spending

Jonathan Watkins

Antonio Parkinson

Memphis cancer, diabetes, health spending, heart disease