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Low-income Washington state households still struggling with food insecurity as pandemic protections end

UW School of Public Health Blog

That’s one of the findings of a food survey of Washington residents from December 2022 to January 2023, run by researchers at the University of Washington School of Public Health and Washington State University. student, Health Systems and Population Health at UWSPH; Ashley S. Tseng, Ph.D.

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Georgia lawmakers tackle public health proposals amid federal funding uncertainty

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free Atlanta newsletter here. As the Georgia General Assembly session gets underway, bills are expected to address a number of public health policies and set the states spending plan. They educate people about health issues and connect patients to resources.

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October Policy Updates: Budget Consultations, Historic Apology, Traditional Healing Coverage, and More

National Council on Urban Indian Health

Federal Comment Deadlines : Key upcoming federal deadlines for public comment on health policies affecting Native communities. NCUIH in Action & Recent Events : NCUIH leadership has been active at recent events, advocating for health equity and policy support for urban Native communities.