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Eric W. Hayden

Defragmenting public health

By Eric W. Hayden
November 16, 2006

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MASSACHUSETTS is unrivaled when it comes to treating and curing sickness. But it faces challenges in preventing disease and protecting residents from threats to public safety. Amid concerns about vulnerability to bioterrorism, pandemic flu, mosquito-borne disease, and the next storm disaster, the delivery capacity and effectiveness of public health service assume increased importance and relevance. While federal funds are usually ... (Full article: 759 words)

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