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State and Territorial Caregiver Wellness Policies May Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences

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ACEs,
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People exposed to adverse childhood experiences are at risk for negative physical and/or mental health outcomes, substance use disorders, and unfavorable social outcomes in adulthood. One known risk factor for ACEs is caregiver stress, ...

Embedded: Puerto Rico’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness Academy

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When Beatriz Vallejo, the disability and preparedness specialist in Puerto Rico, first joined the health agency, she took on planning a novel program to share knowledge and clarify each sectors’ roles and responsibilities during an ...