KFF Health News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As state and local governments begin spending billions in opioid settlement funds , one of the loudest and most frequent questions from the public has been: Where are the dollars going? And several just squeaked by, meeting the letter of the law but falling far short of communicating to the public in a clear and meaningful manner.

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NC Health News

APRIL 3, 2025

Department of Health and Human Services. The medicine helped, and he agreed to begin regular treatment after Barrett introduced him to a physicians assistant at a nearby health clinic. Hes been opioid free, but hes still got a pretty heavy stimulant use disorder with crack cocaine that were working on.

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The NACCHO Podcast Series

MAY 17, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that local health departments connect individuals to testing if they observe an increase in sick animals and farmworkers, utilize CDC communication resources, and ensure that farms and farmworkers have access to PPE. For more information, visit www.naccho.org.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Many veterans health advocates say the updated number may still be underestimating the crisis. Dig deeper By broadening the scope of reporting, we can help the public understand that veteran suicide is not just a military issue, but a complex public health challenge that intersects with civilian life in numerous ways.

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HEALTHBEAT

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. Overdose is the leading cause of pregnancy-associated death in New York City, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene alerted health care providers in an advisory letter on Friday.

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NC Health News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Donna Salgado, a formerly incarcerated woman who serves as a peer support specialist and community health worker on Trilliums reentry team , said expanding the communitys understanding is vital to building a society with better support. You cant do better until you know better, she said. I left prison with a GED and no money.

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HEALTHBEAT

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free Atlanta newsletter here. Seeing a spike in police reports of domestic violence in the first half of this year, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ office started a publicity campaign urging people to help when they see signs of the crime.

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Mercola

JANUARY 24, 2025

1 This statistic highlights the pervasive impact of IMFs on public health. The potency of these synthetic opioids makes them exceptionally dangerous, often leading to rapid and fatal outcomes for individuals who use them. In 2023, nearly seven out of 10 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. drug supply, exacerbating the crisis.

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BU School of Public Health Blog

AUGUST 29, 2024

Expanding access to naloxone through state-mandated standing orders saved lives and reduced opioid fatality rates across communities,” says study lead and corresponding author Ziming Xuan , professor of community health sciences and epidemiology.

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KFF Health News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

KFF Health News, partnering with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Shatterproof , a national nonprofit focused on addiction, undertook a yearlong investigation to find out. It’s the most comprehensive resource to date tracking some of the largest public health settlements in American history.

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

MARCH 27, 2025

I am inspired by their leadership and dedication to improving maternal and child health outcomes for all. The awards recognize maternal and child health (MCH) leaders for their outstanding contributions to the field and were presented at the 2025 AMCHP Annual Conference, held March 15-18 in Washington, DC. Register now !

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Every year, AMCHP recognizes individuals in the maternal and child health (MCH) community who have gone above and beyond to positively impact those around them. MacQueen Lecture Award : For innovation in the field of maternal and child health. All award winners are invited to accept their award at the conference. A total of $2.4

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The Hill

APRIL 9, 2025

Health and human services secretary Robert F. said he was unaware that his agency is trying to rescind more than $11 billion from state and local health departments. billion, were primarily used for COVID-19 response, including testing, vaccination and hiring community health workers. Kennedy Jr.

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HEALTHBEAT

JANUARY 30, 2025

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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National Council on Urban Indian Health

MARCH 21, 2025

Medicaid provides health coverage to more than 80 million Americans, including working families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities. Medicaid is a major source of health care funding, particularly for Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs), which provide essential healthcare services to Native people living in urban areas.

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NC Health News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Addressing the growing health care and mental health needs of the states prison population will be among the toughest challenges. NC Health News spoke with Dismukes about her vision for the prison system including her priorities and the challenges the Department of Adult Correction is facing. By Rachel Crumpler The N.C.

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NC Health News

MARCH 11, 2025

By Rachel Crumpler The Department of Adult Correction is constitutionally required to provide medical, mental and dental health care to the roughly 31,000 people in North Carolinas 53 prisons. Health care costs totaled $429.1 Health care costs have increased 36 percent over the past five fiscal years.

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KFF Health News

APRIL 8, 2025

million more in the coming years, according to a newly updated database from KFF Health News. Governments are receiving that money because attorneys general argued that their states’ public safety, health, and social service systems were harmed by the opioid crisis. ” KFF Health News data editor Holly K.

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The Hill

APRIL 2, 2025

Democratic officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia will get a Thursday hearing in a case suing to stop the Trump administration from canceling more than $11 billion in public health funding. State and local health department leaders said the money was already in their hands. HHS said the funds, totaling $11.4

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

APRIL 10, 2025

I am inspired by their leadership and dedication to improving maternal and child health outcomes for all. The session will also provide strategies and lessons learned for other states interested in developing similar policies to enhance their health and child welfare systems to improve outcomes for families affected by substance use disorder.

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NC Health News

MARCH 20, 2025

This would put North Carolina in line with federal law, which sets the age for purchasing tobacco at 21 something that health advocates have been pushing for. Department of Health and Human Services. The funds are part of a block grant that can be used for combating the opioid epidemic and supporting substance use disorder treatment.

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Your Local Epidemiologist

JANUARY 31, 2025

The second was with the HELP (Health, Education, Labor & Pensions) Committee—not required but a courtesy, as HELP oversees government health services. trillion budget and shaping policies that directly impact your health and the health of your community. .’s Mental illness stigma.

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Big Cities Health Coalition

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

A proposed rule by the Drug Enforcement Administration would limit access to telemedicine – the Big Cities Health Coalition and over 150 other organizations are asking for this rule to be rescinded. For example, as of December 2023, more than half (169 million) of the U.S.

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NC Health News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

By Jaymie Baxley After close to two eventful years, Kody Kinsley is stepping down from his role as North Carolinas top health official. Department of Health and Human Services was marked by several achievements that will likely be felt across the state for years to come. of Health and Human Services, takes oath of office.

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BU School of Public Health Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

February 15, 2025 Jillian McKoy Megan Jones Twitter Facebook Research has always been a core part of the School of Public Healths mission to promote justice, human rights, and equity across local and global communities.

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The Hill

MARCH 28, 2025

The Trump administration's abrupt cancellation of tens of billions of dollars in grants has state and local health departments reeling. State and local officials said the move will make it even harder for them to continue to fight infectious disease outbreaks, fund substance use disorder support programs and address other concerns.

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HEALTHBEAT

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free Atlanta newsletter here. Georgias statewide public health conference has been canceled, and researchers are navigating disruptions in federal data accessibility and funding, with Emory University President Gregory Fenves in Washington this week to meet with lawmakers.

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