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Health Agency Staff Collaborate Across Sectors to Address Climate Risks

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Environmental Health,

Environmental Health Informatics and Surveillance,

Preparedness,

Natural Disasters,

Arizona,

Hawaii,

Illinois,

Maryland,

Massachusetts,

New York,

Ohio,

Utah,

Partnership,

Kerry Wyss,

Ali Aslam,

Arnold Bogis,

Health in All Policies,

State and Territorial Environmental Health Directors,

Climate and Health

Environmental health and public health preparedness staff work closely together to respond to natural disasters and climate change—learn how in this report.

Building a More Equitable Economy Post-Pandemic

Infectious Disease,

COVID-19,

COVID Recovery,

Bouce Forward,

COVID and Health Equity/Health Disparities,

Health Equity,

Funding,

Partnership,

Population Health and Prevention,

Women, Infant, and Family Health,

Preparedness,

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Federal Government Affairs,

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Social Determinants of Health,

Delaware,

Hawaii,

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Massachusetts,

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Blog,

Ann Flagg,

At-Risk Populations,

Health in All Policies

Economic security and well-being, job stability, access to safe and affordable housing, access to healthy and nutritious foods, and access to resources to manage mental and physical health—all of these things impact individual, family, and community health. The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally impacted each of these social determinants of health for many Americans. Furthermore, some communities and industries have faced harder economic impacts than others, including households with low incomes, non-white households, and households with children. Human services and public health leaders can collaborate to make sure we are rebuilding systems and programs in a way that creates healthier, more resilient families and communities.

Domestic Holiday Travel Pandemic Restrictions and Recommendations

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Health Policy Update,

Infectious Disease,

COVID-19,

COVID and Community Mitigation,

COVID and Law/Policy,

COVID Preparedness,

Health Equity,

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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 Consider Role of COVID-19 Vaccination for School Enrollment

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Health Policy Update,

Infectious Disease,

COVID-19,

COVID and Law/Policy,

COVID and Special Populations,

COVID Vaccine,

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Women, Infant, and Family Health,

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Health Equity,

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Andy Baker-White,

Lauren Ewing,

Maggie Davis,

Public Health Law,

Alabama,

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Infant and Child Health

This week might have marked the beginning of summer, but many policymakers and health officials have their eye on the upcoming school year and what that might mean in terms of getting students vaccinated against COVID-19. According to a recent MMWR, COVID-19 related hospitalizations among adolescents increased in March and April 2021, potentially related to increased circulation of new COVID-19 variants, changes in physical distancing, and a larger number of children returning to school or other in-person indoor activities. This increase indicates an urgent need for vaccination against COVID-19, which is currently authorized for use in youth as young as 12.

COVID-19 Pandemic Underscores Need for Tobacco Control Policies

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Health Policy Update,

Population Health and Prevention,

Social and Behavioral Health,

Tobacco Control,

Infectious Disease,

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Health Equity,

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California,

Massachusetts,

Utah,

Wyoming,

Andy Baker-White,

Joshua Berry,

New Jersey,

New York,

Rhode Island,

Florida,

Preparedness,

Pandemics,

Race and Public Health

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 death among hospitalized patients, and that e-cigarette use is associated with a greatly increased risk of COVID-19 diagnosis in youth and young adults.