| Network Report
Thursday, June 29, 2023 |
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The backlash in response to public health measures taken during the pandemic has resulted in many states passing laws restricting the ability of public health to take action to protect the health of communities. However, there are many states that have taken innovative actions that strengthen public health authority and provide mechanisms that support a strong public health infrastructure. This Network report examines laws and policies being enacted across the U.S. in six categories — funding, governance, equity, infrastructure, workforce, and public health interventions and emergency orders — that serve as a model for best practices moving forward. Read the report.
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As One State Strides Forward on Evidence-Based Drug Policy, Another Slides Back
Unlike how they regulate the far more deadly drug products tobacco and alcohol, states overwhelmingly continue to treat individuals who use illicit drugs as criminals, and state law is oriented towards arresting, prosecuting, and incarcerating them. A few states, however, have made more significant changes, and some have made less drastic but still important changes. |
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| Creating an Equitable Landscape for Lactation Consultant Licensure in Rhode Island
Requiring licensure for lactation consultants can lead to increased quality of lactation-based care, but it can also create barriers to entering the profession. The regulatory environment in Rhode Island for lactation consultants provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by states interested in ensuring the quality of care provided to parents and infants while also ensuring that competent and trained professionals do not experience unnecessary occupational barriers.
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Trends in Vaccination Law and Judicial Challenges
Wednesday, July 26, 1:00-2:00 ET
Attend this webinar to learn about recent legislative and judicial trends related to vaccine law and policy, including the expansion of non-medical exemptions and shifts in the authority to impose vaccination requirements, especially for school attendance. Speakers will also discuss vaccination measures that have been enacted to slow the transmission of COVID-19. |
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The Network at NACCHO360 Annual Conference
July 10-13, Denver, Colorado If you’re planning to attend the NACCHO360 Conference, stop by the Network booth and make sure not to miss these Network-led sessions: - Pre-conference workshop: "Health Information Data Sharing: HIPAA Facts and Fallacies"
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"Legal Strategies and Local Solutions for the Climate Crisis, A Nationwide Overview and Case Studies from Local Health Departments"
Sallie Milam Public Health Data Scholarship
The Network for Public Health Law is currently inviting eligible candidates to apply for a full scholarship to the Network’s Public Health Law Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 24-26, 2023. The Sallie Milam Public Health Data Scholarship will include registration for the pre-conference data session, “Getting to ‘Yes’ for Public Health: Tribal Organization Use of Health Data Held by State and Local Health Departments,” in addition to registration for the full conference. Application deadline: June 30. Learn more and apply.
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Deputy Director – Policy, Equity, and Community Impact
The Network is seeking a Deputy Director of Policy, Equity, and Community Impact to support our efforts to strengthen the connections between public health agencies and communities, with the goal of building engagement and capacity in law and policy to advance public health. The Deputy Director will lead strategy development, manage programs, provide technical assistance on specific issues, conduct training, develop tools and education materials, and facilitate opportunities for networking and peer assistance. This is a hybrid or remote position. View the full position description and apply..
Program Coordinator, Mid-States Region Office
The Network is seeking a Program Coordinator to join the team at its Mid-States Region Office to provide operations and program support. The Program Coordinator’s primary responsibility will be to assist the Mid-States team in managing a variety of projects and related activities. This work includes developing and maintaining an organized system for monitoring grants and contracts, tracking deliverables, reporting and invoicing. This is a fully remote position, with team members located across the country. For best consideration, please apply by June 21. View the full position description and apply.
Staff Attorney, Mid-States Region Office
The Network is seeking a Public Health Staff Attorney to work with its Mid-States Region. This is a remote position. This position will assist the Network’s Mid-States Region to provide legal technical assistance, conduct training, develop tools and educational materials, and facilitate opportunities for networking and peer assistance on a wide variety of public health law topics. Apply by May 14 for best consideration. View the full position description and apply.
Program Coordinator, National Office
The Network is seeking a Program Coordinator to assist in tracking and reporting on Network services, activities and products, and in managing the Network’s database, along with special projects, including assisting in the planning of Network events and convenings. View the full description and apply. |
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Thank you!
Your interest in the work of the Network is important. Together, we can advance law as a tool to improve public health. Please forward the Network Report and encourage others to join the Network! |
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The Network for Public Health Law provides information and technical assistance on issues related to public health. The legal information and assistance provided in this document does not constitute legal advice or legal representation. For legal advice, readers should consult a lawyer in their state. |
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