| Network Report
Thursday, September 7, 2023 |
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The Network is pleased to announce that McClain Bryant Macklin, Vice President of Policy and Impact at the Health Forward Foundation, will serve as the new Chair of our National Advisory Board. We also welcome new Advisory Board member Juliet Jason, Senior Consultant, Strategy and Advisory for Nonprofit HR. Juliet joins McClain and other leaders on the Advisory Board who represent the critical sectors of public health, law and policy, medicine, health care, and business to provide strategic guidance as the Network undertakes major initiatives in the next two years. Read the full announcement.
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Drug-induced Homicide Laws will not Reduce Overdose Deaths
International Overdose Awareness Day is observed each year on August 31 in remembrance of those around the world who have died from overdose. In the U.S. more than one million people have died from overdose since 1999. In a misguided effort to reduce overdose deaths, there have been calls for laws increasing penalties for people who share drugs; but these laws actually negatively impact public health and ignore proven harm reduction strategies. |
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| Federal, State and Local Efforts to Protect the Privacy of Abortion Health Records
In the aftermath of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, one abortion case involving a 10-year-old rape victim called into question issues of privacy when the attorney general in the case sought access to the minor’s abortion records. The case illustrates how, in the legal tug of war over abortion, health information may be weaponized against providers and individuals seeking or obtaining reproductive health services. This fact sheet explores actions taken at all levels of government to enhance protections of abortion-related health records and data.
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| Disaggregation of Public Health Data by Race & Ethnicity: A Legal Handbook
Detailed race and ethnicity data in public health is needed to adequately identify, assess, and address health inequities and structural racism, yet this type of data is often not utilized because of misunderstandings around the legality of collecting and sharing it. To assist public health practitioners and attorneys across state, Tribal, and local governments in the use of data to advance health equity, the Network has produced a legal handbook that addresses the role of law in collecting and disseminating public health data disaggregated by race and ethnicity.
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| Medical Debt is a Public Health Crisis
September 21, 2023 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. ET Attend this webinar to understand how and why medical debt is a public health crisis; how communities are differently impacted; and the upstream and downstream law and policy solutions to eliminating medical debt burden and improving health. |
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CDC Public Health Law Fellowship
Applications are being accepted now for the CDC Public Health Law Fellowship. This paid opportunity will provide graduate students (e.g., MPH, MPA, PhD), law students, and recent graduates of these programs with on-the-job training to prepare them for careers in public health law and policy. A fellowship application open lab for prospective fellows will be held on Friday, September 8 at 1:30 pm (EDT) via Zoom. During the open lab, prospective applicants will have the opportunity to drop-in at their convenience for a live Q&A, meet fellowship program staff, ask questions about fellowship eligibility, and learn about the characteristics of a quality fellowship application. The meeting is open to the public.
Policy Surveillance Institute 2023
October 5-6, 2023, Philadelphia The Center for Public Health Law Research’s Policy Surveillance Institute is intended for individuals interested in studying policies and law once they are enacted and exploring variation in policy across jurisdictions over time. Participants will learn each step in the policy surveillance process with live training from experts from the Center for Public Health Law Research on policy surveillance software and through collaborative exercises. de Beaumont Foundation Announces New Class of 40 Under 40 in Public Health
The de Beaumont Foundation today announced its third class of 40 Under 40 in Public Health honorees, recognizing rising leaders who are working to improve the health of communities across the nation. These honorees include epidemiologists, program managers, researchers, and policy analysts in state, local, and territorial health departments; colleges and universities; nonprofit organizations; and the private sector. A panel of public health leaders evaluated nominees for their leadership and contributions to their community’s health. Previous honorees have gone on to strengthen their professional networks, hone and expand their skills, and advance into senior roles in state and local health departments, nonprofits, and other organizations. For more information about the honorees and their accomplishments, visit www.debeaumont.org/40Under40.
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Western Region Director (Fully Remote)
The Network is seeking a Region Director to provide strategic and organizational leadership for the Network’s Western Region team. This role is responsible for overseeing the Region’s strategic and sustainability planning, day-to-day operations, legal technical assistance, outreach efforts, and product development activities. The Western Region Director undertakes these activities in close collaboration with the Executive team, and other Network teams. The Western Region Director reports to the Network Executive Director and supervises two or more attorneys, and one project coordinator. This position is fully remote. View the full position description and apply.
Communications Manager (Minneapolis or D.C. Metro Area)
The Network seeks a Communications Manager to assist in raising our national profile, engage with our key constituents, expand our reach, and improve our support to communities around the country. The ideal candidate will be social media savvy with excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position will be responsible for implementing and managing communications campaigns and developing written and creative content. This position is a hybrid/remote position and can be based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or in the D.C. metro area. View the full position description and apply.
Deputy Director – Policy, Equity, and Community Impact (Hybrid or Remote)
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, National Office (Remote)
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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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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