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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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West Virginia,

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.

Improving Youth Behavioral Health Through School-Based Strategies

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The findings detailed in this report were gathered during a series of School Behavioral Health Advisory Committee convenings in spring 2021. The goal was identify policy gaps and strategies for delivering behavioral health services in schools. Final recommendations include: develop shared communication and vision; enhance state-cross sector partnerships; use data driven action; and implement innovative policies to improve access to services