COVID-19’s Impact on Pregnancy and Childbirth Policies
Many states have introduced bills to strengthen and increase access to these prenatal, delivery, and postpartum services, building a solid foundation of care for women who must navigate the ...
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From the Chief Medical Officer: How State Health Officials Can Make a Stand Against Menthol
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.
Addressing the Impact of Rural Hospital Closures on Maternal and Infant Health
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Rural hospital closures exacerbate poor socioeconomic conditions, job loss, cost of health services, transportation times and barriers, and inequitable access to quality care, all of which contribute ...
Recent Federal Actions Spur Changes to Children's Blood Lead Level Screenings and Response
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The COVID-19 pandemic introduced new challenges for screening children’s blood lead levels, as screening rates across the country dropped during stay-at-home orders. A substantive federal policy ...
Promoting Health Equity Through State Orders for COVID-19 Testing
In order to contain and mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic, widespread, rapid testing is key. Rampant and efficient testing determines who has the virus and who may be at risk of transmitting it, and ...