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Promoting Health Equity Through State Orders for COVID-19 Testing

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In order to contain and mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic, widespread, rapid testing is key. Rampant and efficient testing determines who has the virus and who may be at risk of transmitting it, and allows for effective management of ...

State Legislation to Declare Racism a Public Health Crisis and Address Institutional Racism

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The movement to address racism through policy change in the U.S. is receiving significant political support at every level of government. Government institutions are acknowledging the systemic oppression of people of color that persists in ...

Responding to Disruptions in Access to Opioid Prescriptions: A Guide for State Health Departments and Their Partners

This ASTHOReport builds on a 2020 document and reflects the current state and federal landscape regarding disruptions, shares updated recommendations on strategies states might use to mitigate risks to patients affected by a disruption, ...

Accessible Community Design to Support Physical Activity and Outdoor Recreation for People of All Ages and Abilities

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Community design strategies that increase the availability of safe and accessible outdoor spaces create more physical activity opportunities for people of all abilities.

COVID-19 Pandemic Underscores Need for Tobacco Control Policies

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Utah,

The COVID-19 pandemic has further amplified the need for strong tobacco prevention and cessation policies. Research indicates that tobacco use is associated with increased rate of COVID-19 disease progression and increased likelihood of ...

Scarce Medical Resources Caused by COVID-19 Lead to Difficult Allocation Decisions

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As the Delta variant spreads across the country and increases the number of COVID-19 cases, the strain it is placing on the nation’s health system continues to grow. The surge of COVID-19 patients is contributing to a shortage of the ...

What Gets Measured Gets Done: Using Data to Improve Child Health and Well-Being

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ACEs,

The adage “what gets measured, gets done” has had staying power for a reason. When we can accurately describe conditions, quantify impact, and elucidate connections, we have a better chance at taking collective (and effective) action to ...