Connecting Climate Change and Health Equity in Public Health Agencies
Experts from the Washington State Department of Health discuss understanding and addressing climate and equity concerns.
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Where There’s Fire, There’s Smoke—States Prepare for Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke
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As the United States begins to see more wildfires, it is important for health agencies to be ready to address concerns from the public and collaborate with other state agencies to mitigate the health risks of wildfire smoke.
How to Stay Safe This Winter
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States are preparing to keep their communities safe during severe storms and low temperatures this winter.
State, Territorial Health Policies Strengthening Emergency Preparedness Efforts
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While COVID-19 is still present and ever-changing, public health professionals must also grapple with new challenges such as monkeypox, increasing firearm homicide, and widespread heat waves. In the wake of such emergencies, public health ...
State Resiliency Planning Considerations
This report provides critical insight into the top environmental health and natural disaster preparedness concerns across the nation.
States Can Lead on Mitigating the Effects of Climate Change
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Earth Day is a natural time to examine current and future climate change policies that impact human health, including clean air, safe drinking water, access to food, and secure shelter.