The Network for Public Health Law

AUGUST 7, 2024

Call for Applications for Legal and Policy Assistance to Promote Racial Health Equity Deadline: September 9, 2024 Join us for an informational webinar Thursday, August 29, 2024 | 12 – 1:00 p.m. The Network for Public Health Law supports health and health equity through law and policy.

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The MCH Policy Ideation to Action Learning Collaborative will provide state and local public health leaders with the tools, resources, and support they need to address key social determinants of health, such as housing and food security, through innovative policy approaches,” said Terrance E. Moore, Chief Executive Officer of AMCHP. “By

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National Council on Urban Indian Health

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

On October 30, 2024, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) endorsed Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-2)’s bill, The Urban Indian Health Parity Act (H.R. 6533, “NACHC is proud to support the bipartisan Urban Indian Health Parity Act to advance health equity in Medicaid reimbursement.

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BU School of Public Health Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

September 27, 2024 0 Jillian McKoy Twitter Facebook Up to 45 percent of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) cases could be prevented by modifiable risk factors, but current research is limited to observational studies that make it difficult to establish definitive causes. “If

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Association of Health Care Journalists

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

clinical psychologist, independent practice Listen to session More coverage It’s crucial for journalists covering mental and behavioral health to understand the role cultural competence plays in reducing health disparities and addressing systemic barriers. Smedley, Psy.D.

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Big Cities Health Coalition

OCTOBER 24, 2024

To bolster these efforts, BCHC urges the federal government to provide sustained funding, flexible resource allocation, and direct support to local health agencies, ensuring preparedness for future public health emergencies. The program ended in 2024, a casualty of funding rescissions by Congress. million free COVID vaccines.

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Fund for Public Health NYC

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Update: March, 2024 – HealthyNYC codified into law. Read “ Using Law to Advance Population Health Planning ” in Health Affairs. Expanding access to healthy food and mental health resources are critical. “The Cunningham.

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