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2022 Legislative Session Update: Part Two

Blog,

Health Policy Update,

Policy,

State Health Policy,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

STIs,

HIV,

Tobacco Control,

Mental Health,

Environmental Health,

Food and Water Safety,

PFAS,

Health Equity,

Rural Health,

Infectious Disease,

West Virginia,

Wyoming,

New Jersey,

California,

Washington, D.C.,

New York,

Colorado,

Connecticut,

Hawaii,

Illinois,

Indiana,

Rhode Island,

Minnesota,

Washington,

Maryland,

Parker Beene,

Maggie Davis,

Beth Giambrone

The ASTHO State Health Policy team provides brief updates on 5 of the ten state health policy issues to watch in 2022: mental and behavioral health, rural health, e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco products, HIV and PFAS.

Harm Reduction Policies Can Prevent Overdose Fatalities

Blog,

Health Policy Update,

Policy,

State Health Policy,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Substance Misuse,

Opioids,

Overdose Prevention,

Oklahoma,

Alabama,

Connecticut,

Georgia,

Louisiana,

Minnesota,

Nevada,

New Mexico,

Tennessee,

West Virginia,

Wisconsin,

Arkansas,

Delaware,

Illinois,

Maryland,

Massachusetts,

Missouri,

Rhode Island,

Washington,

New York,

California,

Vermont,

JoAnne McClure

Adopting a public health approach to substance use by implementing harm reduction policies across all levels of government can help communities address the overdose crisis. This post analyzes e

Domestic Holiday Travel Pandemic Restrictions and Recommendations

Blog,

Health Policy Update,

Infectious Disease,

COVID-19,

COVID and Community Mitigation,

COVID and Law/Policy,

COVID Preparedness,

Health Equity,

Tribal Health,

Preparedness,

Emergency Powers,

Policy,

State Health Policy,

Territories and Freely Associated States,

Alabama,

Alaska,

American Samoa,

Arizona,

Arkansas,

California,

Colorado,

Connecticut,

Delaware,

Washington, D.C.,

Federated States of Micronesia,

Florida,

Georgia,

Guam,

Hawaii,

Idaho,

Illinois,

Indiana,

Iowa,

Kansas,

Kentucky,

Louisiana,

Maine,

Marshall Islands,

Maryland,

Massachusetts,

Michigan,

Minnesota,

Mississippi,

Missouri,

Montana,

Nebraska,

Nevada,

New Hampshire,

New Jersey,

New Mexico,

New York,

North Carolina,

North Dakota,

Northern Mariana Islands,

Ohio,

Oklahoma,

Oregon,

Palau,

Pennsylvania,

Puerto Rico,

Rhode Island,

South Carolina,

South Dakota,

Tennessee,

Texas,

Utah,

Vermont,

Virgin Islands,

Virginia,

Washington,

West Virginia,

Wisconsin,

Wyoming,

Maggie Davis

The 2020 holiday season is coinciding with a nationwide surge of COVID-19 cases. With great concern that holiday travel to see loved ones may exacerbate community spread of the virus, many states are increasing public health measures ...

Updated Rundown of State and Territorial COVID-19 Mask Requirements

Blog,

Health Policy Update,

Infectious Disease,

COVID-19,

COVID and Community Mitigation,

COVID and Law/Policy,

Policy,

State Health Policy,

Territorial Health Policy,

Federal Government Affairs,

Public Health Law,

Preparedness,

Pandemics,

Population Health and Prevention,

Women, Infant, and Family Health,

Alabama,

Arkansas,

California,

Colorado,

Connecticut,

Delaware,

Washington, D.C.,

Guam,

Hawaii,

Illinois,

Indiana,

Kansas,

Kentucky,

Louisiana,

Maine,

Maryland,

Massachusetts,

Michigan,

Minnesota,

Mississippi,

Montana,

Nevada,

New Hampshire,

New Jersey,

New Mexico,

New York,

North Carolina,

Ohio,

Oregon,

Pennsylvania,

Puerto Rico,

Rhode Island,

Texas,

Vermont,

Virgin Islands,

Virginia,

Washington,

West Virginia,

Wisconsin,

Andy Baker-White

Several states and territories, as well as many local governments, are going beyond recommendations and requiring individuals to wear face coverings when they are in public settings and spaces (i.e. grocery stores, retail stores, ...

Health Equity Policy Toolkit

Toolkit,

Health Equity,

Social Determinants of Health,

Policy,

State Health Policy,

Federal Government Affairs,

Territorial Health Policy,

Public Health Law,

Elimination of Disparities,

Race and Public Health,

Tribal Health,

American Samoa,

Colorado,

Connecticut,

Delaware,

Federated States of Micronesia,

Guam,

Illinois,

Marshall Islands,

Maryland,

Massachusetts,

Michigan,

Montana,

Nebraska,

Nevada,

North Dakota,

Northern Mariana Islands,

Palau,

Puerto Rico,

Texas,

Vermont,

Virgin Islands,

Washington,

Washington, D.C.,

Kimberlee Wyche Etheridge,

ASTHO Communications

This toolkit is designed to support public health leaders in leveraging the policy development process to achieve health equity in their jurisdiction.

Breastfeeding Equity Through Community Engagement

Brief,

Infographic,

Funding,

Population Health and Prevention,

Women, Infant, and Family Health,

Breastfeeding and Early Life Nutrition Support,

Infant and Child Health,

Alaska,

Arkansas,

California,

Colorado,

Connecticut,

Illinois,

Kentucky,

Minnesota,

Missouri,

New York,

North Carolina,

Ohio,

Pennsylvania,

Texas,

Utah,

Washington

In this infographic, ASTHO highlights some of the biggest takeaways, successes, and data collected from the Breastfeeding Learning Community.

State/Territorial Policy Considerations for Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences

Report,

Policy,

State Health Policy,

Population Health and Prevention,

Women, Infant, and Family Health,

ACEs,

Health Equity,

At-Risk Populations,

Social Determinants of Health,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Injury and Violence Prevention,

Alaska,

Arizona,

Arkansas,

California,

Colorado,

Connecticut,

Delaware,

Florida,

Hawaii,

Idaho,

Illinois,

Maine,

Maryland,

Massachusetts,

Michigan,

Minnesota,

New Hampshire,

New Jersey,

New Mexico,

New York,

North Dakota,

Ohio,

Oregon,

Rhode Island,

Tennessee,

Texas,

Vermont,

Virginia,

Washington,

Washington, D.C.,

Youth Mental Health,

LGBTQ+,

Firearm Injury and Violence Prevention

ASTHO staff identified a range of evidence-supported policies considered by state legislatures that could prevent ACEs. This report synthesizes these research and policy proposals and is intended for public health practitioners and ...

How States Are Addressing the Public Health Crisis of Racism

Blog,

Health Policy Update,

Health Equity,

Race and Public Health,

Social Determinants of Health,

At-Risk Populations,

Policy,

State Health Policy,

Arizona,

California,

Connecticut,

Georgia,

Illinois,

Maryland,

Minnesota,

Missouri,

New Jersey,

New Mexico,

New York,

North Carolina,

Tennessee,

Vermont,

Virginia,

Washington,

Adrianna Evans

An increasing body of research finds racism can have a significant impact across one’s lifespan. Research shows that persistent exposure to racial discrimination may result in premature aging, poor health outcomes, and increased prevalence ...

How States Can Leverage JUUL Settlement Funds to Promote Public Health

Blog,

Health Policy Update,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Tobacco Control,

Funding,

Policy,

Federal Government Affairs,

State Health Policy,

Territorial Health Policy,

Arizona,

California,

Colorado,

Connecticut,

Illinois,

Indiana,

Iowa,

Massachusetts,

Minnesota,

Mississippi,

New Mexico,

New York,

North Carolina,

Pennsylvania,

Puerto Rico,

Washington,

Washington, D.C.,

Amy Ciarlo,

Matta Sannoh

To address the youth tobacco epidemic, jurisdictions filed lawsuits against JUUL to end their marketing practices aimed at youth and to obtain compensation from the financial toll experienced by communities.