| Network Report
Thursday, July 13, 2023 |
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Amidst the current hyper-politicized climate and other challenges facing public health, there are opportunities and a movement to advocate for a stronger public health system. In this closing plenary, a panel of leaders will discuss the current landscape and what is at stake for public health practitioners, officials and policy makers, and the communities they serve. Learn more and register for the conference.
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| Naloxone Insurance Coverage Mandates
This fact sheet details the state laws that require private insurers to cover at least one formulation of naloxone and those that reduce barriers to accessing naloxone where it is covered. Because these laws were written during a time when no over the counter (OTC) naloxone formulations were available, none explicitly require coverage for OTC naloxone. |
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| Innovative Laws and Policies for a Post-Pandemic Public Health System
Many states have taken innovative actions that strengthen public health authority and provide mechanisms that support a strong public health infrastructure. This 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. Read the report.
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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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Combating Racism Through Research, Training, Practice, and Public Health Policies
This newly release collection from the CDC captures insights on roles and actions taken in public health, medicine, and policy to combat racism as a public health threat. Articles in this collection link exposures to racial discrimination with illness among diverse populations; 2) detail implementation of multicomponent antiracist initiatives enacted in schools of public health, schools of medicine, and other university-affiliated units; and 3) elevate attention to underlying drivers of structural inequities in housing and to domains through which meaningful community engagement in health initiatives is achievable.
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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.
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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