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Youth Sports as a Protective Factor to Promote Resiliency  open_in_new

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Every year in mid-July is National Youth Sports Week—in 2021 it falls on July 19-23. It’s an important health observance because youth sports create strong connections with peers and caring adults, as well as promote socio-emotional skills ...

Regulating and Remediating PFAS in States  open_in_new

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PFAS,

A once obscure public health issue that’s gotten more attention in recent years, polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals used in products such as nonstick cookware, water-repellent clothing, stain resistant ...

Handle with Care: State Newborn Screening Policies  open_in_new

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Utah,

In the U.S., jurisdictions vary in their newborn screening practices and requirements related to the scope of testing, approach to parental consent, options for blood sample destruction, sample retention periods, and permissible uses of ...

State Policy Can Reduce Systemic Racism in Public Health  open_in_new

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Ohio,

In 2020 and early 2021, state policymakers took action to raise awareness of the impacts of racism on health outcomes, to reverse the damage of racist polices, and to implement policy changes to ensure that future policies are enacted with ...

As Families Seek More Work / Life Balance, States Consider Leave Policies  open_in_new

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An ASTHO blog article on leave policies to support better work/life balance.

States Are Innovating to Improve Indoor Air Quality  open_in_new

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States Are Innovating to Improve Indoor Air Quality Abe Kulungara Indoor air quality can significantly impact health and well-being—learn how states are using policy to address this issue. Whether at home, in the workplace, or in schools, ...

How the Emergence of Xylazine Impacts Overdose Prevention Policy  open_in_new

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Utah,
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How the Emergence of Xylazine Impacts Overdose Prevention Policy overdose prevention policy, overdose crisis, fatal overdoses, emergence of xylazine, illicit drug supply, toxicological testing, withdrawal symptoms, xylazine test strips, ...

States Tackle the Climbing Maternal Mortality Rate in the U.S.  open_in_new

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There are two alarming health trends on the rise affecting women across the United States: maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity. This post is an overview of legislative activity from the current session to address the high ...

States Seek to Increase HPV Vaccine Coverage Through School Immunization Requirements  open_in_new

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STIs,

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a common virus that can lead to certain types of cancer later in life. Because of this, some policymakers are working to include the HPV vaccine in school entry immunization requirements to boost ...

A Patchwork Quilt of State Approaches to CHW Training  open_in_new

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Community health workers provide a wide range of services including advocacy, health education, patient navigation, as well as social-emotional support. Because national standards do not currently exist, trainings are typically often ...

Reproductive Health Services Expanded During Pandemic but Inequities Persist  open_in_new

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When the COVID-19 pandemic began the need for greater access to virtual reproductive health care services increased dramatically. Telehealth increased access to providers, eased workflows and infection protection for clinical staff, and ...