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Domestic Holiday Travel Pandemic Restrictions and Recommendations

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Maggie Davis

The 2020 holiday season is coinciding with a nationwide surge of COVID-19 cases. With great concern that holiday travel to see loved ones may exacerbate community spread of the virus, many states are increasing public health measures before the winter holiday season. As of November 16, 2020, 13 states and D.C. had a quarantine requirement for out-of-state travelers. The U.S. territories also have instituted travel restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19.

States Using Policy to Reduce Dementia’s Disease and Fiscal Impact

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Tyrone Bethune

Public health agencies are working to reduce dementia risk and to optimize the health and well-being of people living with dementia and their caregivers.

Community-Led Health Equity Programs Deliver Results

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Robert Johnson,

Nicole Alexander-Scott,

Katie Lamansky,

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Public Health Review

Public Health leaders know that location matters and has a significant impact on an individual’s health—and initiatives that have the highest impact focus on localized conditions and speak directly to community needs. In this episode, guests examine the Health Equity Zone model and share what states can borrow from it to reimagine how they engage with communities.

State/Territorial Policy Considerations for Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences

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Upstream Policies for Preventing ACEs

ASTHO staff identified a range of evidence-supported policies considered by state legislatures that could prevent ACEs. This report synthesizes these research and policy proposals and is intended for public health practitioners and policymakers who are considering adopting similar policies.