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

When it comes to health in Jackson, 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

Beverly Thompson (l) and her stepmother, Virginia Thompson.

Jackson cancer, diabetes, health spending, heart disease

When it comes to health in Indianapolis, 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

Fred Hooten

Indianapolis cancer, diabetes, health spending, heart disease

When it comes to health in Huntsville, 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

Nancy Thomason

Huntsville cancer, diabetes, health spending, heart disease

When it comes to health in Detroit, 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

Delores Williams

Detroit cancer, diabetes, health spending, heart disease

When it comes to health in Columbia, 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

Tiara Rosemond

Columbia cancer, diabetes, health spending, heart disease

When it comes to health in Birmingham, every dollar counts. Even with the financial problems faced by Jefferson County, new evidence shows that money spent on public health pays off.

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

Latisha King

Birmingham cancer, diabetes, health spending, heart disease