Public Health Leaving Its Mark on State Health Reform: Reshaping Health

In May 2008, when Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty signed a bill bringing widespread health reform to his state, the top of the legislation clearly read: "Article 1, Public Health." For Sanne Magnan, the state's commissioner of health, the placement not only underscored public health's role in reform, but reflected advocates' perseverance in telling the oft-unheard public health success story. Almost a year later, work at the Minnesota Department of Health is well under way toward achieving quality and accessible health care for all Minnesotans, and public health remains front and center. Read More