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Promoting and protecting the public’s health: recommendations for a new Administration and Congress, 2025

Big Cities Health Coalition

The Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC), representing the leaders of health departments serving nearly 61 million Americans, calls on the incoming Administration and Congress to enhance support for local public health systems.

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Advocating For Chronic Kidney Disease Policy Change

Black Health Matters

Health Education Advocacy and Learning (HEAL) is a non-profit collaborative created to provide every community with access to resources that will help them thrive. Policymakers want to change how certain CKD medications are covered by Medicare, starting January 1, 2025. What Are the Changes? If the Kidney PATIENT Act (H.R.

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October 3, 2024

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

million cooperative agreement from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (HRSA MCHB) to build the capacity of public health leaders at the state and local level to effectively use policy approaches related to housing and food security for MCH populations. AMCHP is Awarded $1.2M

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November 1, 2024

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

Call for New AMCHP Association Committee Members is Open Through November 8 Are you interested in effecting meaningful change nationally and have your voice heard on maternal and child health (MCH) matters? MacQueen Lecture Award : For innovation in the field of maternal and child health.

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Trump’s proposed child tax credit expansion may boost health equity

Association of Health Care Journalists

However, this structure is set against a backdrop of potential changes, as the tax credit is scheduled to revert to $1,000 per child in 2025 unless Congress acts to extend or expand it. This improvement in food security can have long-lasting effects on child health and development. The story’s not over once a decision is made.

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‘Equity and stability’: An interview with Dr. Michelle Morse, NYC’s acting health commissioner

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. As 2025 approaches, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene faces a slew of daunting public health challenges. Advancing health equity has been a throughline in Morse’s varied and accomplished career.