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Doctor and patientNational Survey Unveils the Concerns of Women in Advance of the 2008 Election
The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, along with two of the nation’s leading political pollsters, will release the findings of a recent survey evaluating the attitudes of men and women voters about health care and the 2008 election. The survey specifically looked at whether health care remains a central issue for female voters and also addressed the issue of health care costs and proposed solutions. Read more »

PFCD Highlighted in Two Articles on Health Care and Election
PFCD was cited heavily in an Oct. 7 article by Jeanne Cummings of Politico, "Could health care make a comeback?" and Dr. Ken Thorpe was interviewed by blogger Dr. Val Jones about where health care fits in to the Presidential election. Read more »

"Health Care Could be Next Financial Meltdown"
Former HHS secretary and Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson, co-chair of the PFCD Wisconsin chapter, joins PFCD Executive Director Ken Thorpe to discuss the far-reaching implications of the health care crisis and how the presidential candidates and the federal government can address this issue. Read More »

 


Promising Practices

Three people in a meeting "Keeping America Healthy: A Guide To Successful Programs" showcases public and private programs from across the country that have proven success in improving health and health behaviors and reducing the burden of disease. Learn more »