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Network Report
Thursday, July 28, 2022
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Join us for a Summit on the quickly changing landscape of law and policy in both health equity and cannabis, including the public health response to growing disparities that were exacerbated by the pandemic, and the broad spectrum of public health, policy, and equity issues that have surfaced as more states contemplate cannabis legalization. Register by August 5 to receive a $50 discount off registration! In the online registration form, click on “Enter promo code” at the upper left-hand corner, and enter SummerSale2022. Learn more and register.
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Prison Policies that Create Higher COVID-19 Risks: The Health and Equity Impacts of the Court Ruling in Plata v. Newsom
In Plata v. Newsom, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar’s order requiring the COVID-19 vaccination of all California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) staff that access CDCR facilities. The Circuit Court found that the CDCR’s current partial vaccination policy, which only requires the vaccination of prison staff working in healthcare settings, does not constitute deliberate indifference to the health and safety of incarcerated persons in violation of the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. This article presents the facts of Plata v. Newsom and the deliberate indifference standard, describes why the Ninth Circuit’s decision incorrectly interprets this standard, and outlines the health equity concerns and public health implications resulting from the decision.
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Ballot Measures on Abortion Access
In the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, in which the U.S. Supreme Court held that there is no constitutional right to abortion, state action becomes all the more important for those seeking access to abortion or other types of reproductive health care. While there are existing abortion protections in state statutes and in state constitutions as interpreted by state courts, these protections are being litigated and decided via ballot measures. Ballot measures are one way that states pass new laws. These measures are especially relevant as at least five states will vote on ballot measures regarding abortion access in 2022 and three states already approved ballot measures in 2018 and 2020. This resource provides the details on these ballot measures.
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2022 Public Health Law Summit: Climate Change and Health Equity
October 12 – 14, 2022 | Minneapolis, MN
In the midst of extreme weather and climate-related threats, there is an opportunity to reform inequitable systems and laws that have left frontline communities, including many communities of color, more susceptible to health threats. The 2022 Climate Change and Health Equity Summit will bring together health departments, health care providers, and community-based organizations and others who are working with communities to achieve health equity and develop climate solutions that are centered in a health equity framework. Attend this Summit to engage with others to build a shared understanding of how public health law can and should make our communities healthier and help mitigate climate change. Learn more and register
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Registration Now Open for 2022 Policy Surveillance Institute
The Temple University Center for Public Health Law Research will host its most comprehensive scientific legal mapping training of the year September 28-30. The virtual Institute will teach each step in the policy surveillance process with live training from experts through collaborative exercises and using policy surveillance software. Registration is limited and closes September 16, 2022. Learn more register.
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Community Voices Blog: Embrace Cultural Healing to Create Healthy Communities
Dr. April Shaw, senior staff attorney at the Network’s Northern Region Office recently published a blog on cultural healing for the International Association for Indigenous Aging. Cultural healing reconnects people to the vibrancy and strengths of their culture and enhances health and wellness. However, supporting cultural healing practices will require legal reforms that support culturally inclusive practices.
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National Director, Network for Public Health Law
Following the retirement of Network National Director Donna Levin, the Network is searching for a new National Director to provide strategic direction, lead organizational development, and oversee the work of its National Office and five Region Offices. The ideal candidate is an energetic hands-on leader with unquestionable integrity and high ethical standards, who is able to lead and inspire with an entrepreneurial mindset. The National Director must have exceptional ability to proactively engage and facilitate discussions with a broad range of stakeholders to champion the Network and its mission to provide visionary leadership in the use of law to protect, promote, and improve health and health equity. As the position is integral to ensuring organizational stability and growth, the National Director must have a strong track record in identifying and securing diverse sources of revenue, including philanthropic and government funding, as well as earned-income. View the full position posting here.
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Marketing and Communications Specialist
The Network seeks an individual who is passionate about health and social justice to join us as our Marketing and Communications Specialist to help us successfully raise our national profile, engage with our key constituents, expand our reach, and improve our support to communities. The Marketing and Communications Specialist must be a tech savvy self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and will be responsible for developing and implementing communication, marketing, and outreach campaigns and programs. This position is based at the Network’s National Office in Edina, Minnesota, and reports to the Associate Director, Marketing Communications. View the full description and apply here.
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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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