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How States are Preparing for Opioid Settlement Funds

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Health Policy Update,
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Substance Misuse,
Opioids,
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Women, Infant, and Family Health,
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Kentucky,
Massachusetts,
New Jersey,
New York,
Ohio,
Oklahoma,
Virginia,
Victoria Pless,
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Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,
Grants and Contracts Management,
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The opioid crisis continues to claim the lives of thousands across the United States and has cost the economy billions in health care, mortality, and criminal justice costs. In 2018, it’s estimated that 67,367 people died of overdose, with ...

Utilizing Doula Care to Support Substance Use Disorder in the Postpartum Period

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Population Health and Prevention,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
Infant and Child Health,
Maternal Morbidity and Mortality,
Risk-Appropriate Care,
Women, Infant, Family Health Mental Health,
Health Care Access,
Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships,
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Substance Misuse,
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Maria Gabriela Ruiz,
Ramya Dronamraju

Support from postpartum doulas can can increase parental self-efficacy and adherence to treatment for those experiencing SUD, leading to lower rates of postpartum depression and, subsequently, improved health outcomes.

As Families Seek More Work / Life Balance, States Consider Leave Policies

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Washington,
Beth Giambrone,
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An ASTHO blog article on leave policies to support better work/life balance.

Regulating and Remediating PFAS in States

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Environmental Health,
Food and Water Safety,
PFAS,
Arkansas,
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Massachusetts,
Michigan,
Oklahoma,
Vermont,
Virginia,
West Virginia,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Beth Giambrone,
Maine

A once obscure public health issue that’s gotten more attention in recent years, polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals used in products such as nonstick cookware, water-repellent clothing, stain resistant ...

State Policy Advances in Extreme Weather Preparedness

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Health Policy Update,
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Margaret Nilz

State Policy Advances in Extreme Weather Preparedness Maggie Nilz Learn about recent policies that aim to improve extreme weather preparedness, boost community resilience, and ultimately protect public health. Extreme weather events are ...

Prevention and Response Policies to Reduce Overdoses Involving Synthetic Opioids

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Learn how state legislation is expanding access to drug checking equipment and screening in this Health Policy Update.