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The Colorado Psychedelic Mushroom Experiment Has Arrived

KFF Health News

The mushrooms are a Schedule I drug and illegal under federal law except for clinical research. The National Institute on Drug Abuse , part of the National Institutes of Health, says the risk of mental health problems caused by ingesting mushrooms in a supervised clinical setting is low, but may be higher outside of a clinical setting.

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The cost of efficiency

Your Local Epidemiologist

The past few weeks have brought significant changes to public health, much of it shaped by shifting political priorities. As we’ve navigated these shifts, some of you have shared that you’d rather focus on the science/data and skip the policy discussions. Now, onto a policy and data post.

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Network for Public Health Law Advisory Board Welcomes New Chair, Donna Levin

The Network for Public Health Law

Levin Appointed as Chair of the Network for Public Health Laws Advisory Board The Network for Public Health Law (Network) announces the appointment of Donna E. Her leadership was crucial in addressing legislative threats to the authority of health departments.

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Stephen Murphy Promoted to Director of Mid-States Region 

The Network for Public Health Law

Under his continued leadership, the Mid-States Region team will broaden the Networks portfolio of work in public health data access, privacy, and sharing. Stephen is a dedicated champion of public health law, a fantastic team leader, and very skilled at building connections across the Networks many partners.

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Network for Public Health Law Advisory Board Welcomes New Member Amy Kincaid

The Network for Public Health Law

Network for Public Health Law Advisory Board Welcomes New Member Amy Kincaid The Network is proud to formally announce the appointment of Amy Kincaid to our Advisory Board. We provide evidence-based solutions and best practices through technical assistance, as well as information, resources, consultation, and training.

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Study on fluoride risk reinforces need for more U.S.-based research

Association of Health Care Journalists

Public Health Service recommends a fluoride concentration of 0.7 This research offers an interesting news peg to explore the ongoing water fluoridation policies, investigate local fluoride levels and compare different countries water fluoridation programs. health secretary , has been a vocal critic of water fluoridation.

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HealthBI’s Scott McFarland says Step Away From the Fax Machine — Harlow on Healthcare

Health Blawg

Scott McFarland is President of HealthBI , where he leads the organization’s health information technology platform team. The practices get information to help address social determinants of health via the platform as well. Health Care Law and Consulting. Your comments are welcome here. David Harlow.