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Public Health Policy Issues to Watch in 2021

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Andy Baker-White,

Beth Giambrone,

Maggie Davis,

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With many of the state and territorial legislatures reconvening over the next few weeks, we can look forward to new (and not-so-new) legislation start to crop up that will impact public health. To help navigate the new legislative ...

How Emergency Preparedness Can Better Protect Children’s Health

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Adrianna Evans,

Justin McClain

Learn how health agencies are prioritizing children’s health as they develop public health emergency preparedness planning in this blog.

Summary of FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill

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Congress released FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill.

Youth Sports as a Protective Factor to Promote Resiliency

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Every year in mid-July is National Youth Sports Week—in 2021 it falls on July 19-23. It’s an important health observance because youth sports create strong connections with peers and caring adults, as well as promote socio-emotional skills ...

Building a More Equitable Food and Nutritional Assistance System Post-Pandemic: Perspective From Feeding America

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The need for food and nutritional assistance is growing. Based on Feeding America’s food insecurity projections released in March, it is anticipated that 42 million people may experience food insecurity this year—up from 35 million ...

Public Health Organizations Unite in Call to Restore State and Local Emergency Funding and Approve Emergency Supplemental for Zika

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Public Health Organizations Unite in Call to Restore State and Local Emergency Funding and Approve Emergency Supplemental for Zika ARLINGTON, VA—As the weather warms and the threat of Zika virus intensifies, state and local health agencies ...