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Leveraging State and Federal Policy to Reduce Maternal Illness and Death

Blog,
Health Policy Update,
Policy,
Federal Government Affairs,
State Health Policy,
Population Health and Prevention,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
Maternal Morbidity and Mortality,
Health Equity,
Race and Public Health,
California,
Delaware,
Massachusetts,
Michigan,
New York,
Oregon,
Tennessee,
Washington

There are significant disparities in pregnancy-related outcomes in the United States. Many of these deaths considered preventable, so state and federal policy makers are taking steps to improve health outcomes for pregnant people.

Policies that Reduce Stigma are Critical to Ending the HIV Epidemic

Blog,
Health Policy Update,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Federal Government Affairs,
Health Equity,
Elimination of Disparities,
Population Health and Prevention,
Healthcare Access,
Community Health Workers,
Social and Behavioral Health,
STIs,
HIV,
Race and Public Health,
LGBTQ+,
California,
Connecticut,
Florida,
Massachusetts,
New Hampshire,
Maggie Davis,
Rachel Scheckman,
Victoria Pless

Supporting policies that reduce HIV stigma and promote health equity is an important public health issue.

From the Chief Medical Officer: How State Health Officials Can Make a Stand Against Menthol

Blog,
People of Public Health,
Series,
Chief Medical Officer Series,
Population Health and Prevention,
Social and Behavioral Health,
Tobacco Control,
Policy,
Federal Government Affairs,
Public Health Law,
State Health Policy,
Territorial Health Policy,
Communications,
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Improvement,
Health Equity,
At-Risk Populations,
Elimination of Disparities,
Race and Public Health,
California,
Massachusetts,
North Carolina,
Oklahoma,
Rhode Island,
Marcus Plescia

Tobacco control has been a public health success in states across the nation, but there is still work to be done, especially surrounding the popularity of menthol and other types of flavored tobacco.

COVID-19 Pandemic Underscores Need for Tobacco Control Policies

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Health Policy Update,
Population Health and Prevention,
Social and Behavioral Health,
Tobacco Control,
Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
Health Equity,
At-Risk Populations,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Public Health Law,
Federal Government Affairs,
California,
Massachusetts,
Utah,
Wyoming,
Andy Baker-White,
Joshua Berry,
New Jersey,
New York,
Rhode Island,
Florida,
Preparedness,
Pandemics,
Race and Public Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has further amplified the need for strong tobacco prevention and cessation policies. Research indicates that tobacco use is associated with increased rate of COVID-19 disease progression and increased likelihood of ...

Despite Major Benefits, Flavored Tobacco Regulations Face an Uphill Battle Led by Big Tobacco

Blog,
Health Policy Update,
Population Health and Prevention,
Social and Behavioral Health,
Tobacco Control,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Joshua Berry,
Megan DeNubila,
Health Equity,
Elimination of Disparities,
Race and Public Health,
Connecticut,
Maine,
Washington, D.C.,
Federal Government Affairs,
Advocacy,
California,
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Improvement

Flavored tobacco policy has changed rapidly over the past few months. In April, FDA announced their intention to implement rules prohibiting the sale of menthol e-cigarettes and flavored cigars, though it may take years until they ...

Examining the Americans With Disabilities Act in Emergency Responses

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Health Equity,
Policy,
Federal Government Affairs,
Population Health and Prevention,
Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
At-Risk Populations,
Social Determinants of Health,
Pandemics,
Natural Disasters,
Environmental Health,
Climate and Health,
California,
Nevada,
Virginia,
Blog,
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Adrianna Evans,
Disability Inclusion,
State Health Policy,
Race and Public Health,
Partnership

On Dec. 3, the International Day of People with Disabilities commemorates disability rights and brings awareness to essential issues for those with disabilities by promoting the “well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of ...