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- During the COVID-19 pandemic, young adults represented one of the groups with the highest number of COVID-19 infections but experienced less severe symptoms and lower rates of mortality. The Georgia Peers for Equity Against COVID-19 and for Health (Georgia PEACH) was developed to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among African American/Black and Latinx young adults (18–25) on college campuses…July 2025COVID-19/Coronavirus, Communication
- The nuances and considerations involved in reproductive care go far beyond what can be addressed through public discourse. Just as other complex healthcare decisions cannot and should not be decided by politicians, our judicial system, or strangers, neither should decisions about pregnancy care. These are decisions that should be made by the patient in consultation with their physician or…January 2025Reproductive/Sexual Health, Advocacy
- The 2025 State Honor Roll™ of Asthma and Allergy Policies for Schools identifies the states and territories* with the best public policies for people with asthma, food allergies, anaphylaxis and related allergic diseases in U.S. elementary, middle and high schools. The State Honor Roll recognizes states with the best policies for managing asthma and allergies in schools and…January 2025Asthma, Policy and Practice
- In 2023, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) began the process of updating the State Honor Roll for Asthma and Allergy Policies in Schools. In 2024, AAFA convened 19 expert stakeholders to advise on updating the policy standards for the 2025 report. These experts contributed valuable insights through roundtable discussions, helping to ensure the standards reflect…January 2025Asthma, Policy and Practice
- In twelve months, what victories has our movement managed to secure in the face of growing opposition and the rise of the far right? These victories for sexual and reproductive rights and health are the result of relentless grassroots work and advocacy by our Member Associations, in partnership with community organizations, allied politicians, and the mobilization of public opinion. Together, as…December 2024Reproductive/Sexual Health, Advocacy
- This interactive dashboard provides KFF’s insights from AP VoteCast election polling of the 2024 election, focusing on how abortion, including abortion-related ballot measures, and other health care issues have played into voters’ decisions.KFF examined the role that abortion policy and abortion-related state ballot initiatives, as well as the economy and health care costs, played in the 2024…November 2024Abortion Access
- The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is committed to advocating for the health and well-being of Indigenous communities. One of our key initiatives focuses on addressing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), which are traumatic events occurring during childhood. Research indicates that Indigenous children experience higher ACEs and collective trauma, which needs to be addressed through…November 2024Maternal/Child Health
- Heat-related illnesses are common, yet preventable on hot days. Children and pregnant women need to take extra precautions to avoid overheating on days of extreme heat. Dehydration, heat stroke, and other heat illnesses may affect a child or pregnant woman more severely than the average adult. (website introduction)October 2024Social/Structural Determinants, Environment/Context
- Abortion is on the ballot in the 2024 US presidential election. After the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, numerous states have voted on ballot initiatives to expand or restrict access to abortion—with seven states voting on such measures in November. But hundreds of millions of women who live in countries that receive global health aid from the United States will also be affected by the…October 2024Abortion, Abortion Access , Global Health
- Every day, people encounter life-threatening situations related to pregnancy, childbirth, and contraception that severely impact their health, including ectopic pregnancies, harmful birthing practices, and unsafe abortions. The politically charged nature of reproductive health exacerbates these risks due to policies and systemic barriers that restrict access to quality care, insurance,…October 2024Reproductive Justice
- Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are preventable, potentially traumatic events occurring before age 18 years. Data on ACEs among adolescents in the United States have primarily been collected through parent report and have not included important violence-related ACEs, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. This report presents the first national prevalence of self-reported ACEs…October 2024Adolescent Health
- Climate distress in young people is very likely to increase in coming years, and young people’s mental health services need to be prepared to meet the demand. This paper reports a qualitative pilot study to establish the views of three stakeholder groups involved in youth mental health counselling services in England: young people, mental health counsellors, and strategic partners. We find broad…October 2024Mental/Behavioral Health, Climate Change
- In the United States, it’s estimated that up to 1 in 4 adults, or about 27% of adults, have some type of disability and within this group, it’s believed that 10% of the population has a medical condition that falls under the category of an “invisible disability.” These individuals often face significant barriers to employment, which can impact their health and well-being. National Disability…August 2024Policy and Practice
- In the United States, most mothers work during pregnancy. Yet, until the passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in 2022, pregnant employees did not have a right to reasonable accommodations to work under safe conditions. This law is expected to increase employment among pregnant women, making it critical to understand the effects of work during pregnancy on health and the potential benefits…July 2024Maternal/Child Health, Policy and Practice
- In this episode we speak to the team leading the Disrupting the Cycle project, which aims to better understand how Black people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) navigate the health services system and how to best support these individuals in a way that is culturally affirming, anti-ableist, and also affirms their ability to actively participate in their own healthcare.…July 2024Illness/Disease/Injury/Wellbeing
- This webinar brings together cross-sector voices, including experts on intellectual and developmental disabilities, to share their insights on the unmet health needs of people with IDD and how to best serve them. Speakers discuss ways that policy makers, health care providers, communities, advocates, and academics can collaborate to center individuals with IDD when designing and implementing…July 2024Illness/Disease/Injury/Wellbeing
- In today's society, the concept of social justice has become increasingly important in all aspects of our lives, including education. As educators, we are responsible for ensuring that every student has access to equal opportunities and resources to thrive academically and personally. In this article, we will explore the definition and importance of social justice in education, examine the…July 2024Early Childhood Education, Opportunity Youth
- Held annually on April 11-17th, BMHW is a week-long campaign founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance to build awareness, activism, and community-building to amplify the voices, perspectives and lived experiences of Black Mamas and birthing people. The week is intentionally held during National Minority Health Month and begins on April 11th annually to join dozens of global…July 2024Maternal/Child Health, Policy and Practice
- Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are impairments that present before 18 years of age which impact cognition, ability to learn, and adaptive behaviors such as activities of daily living. People with IDD experience disproportionate health challenges, including higher rates of diabetes, and are at higher risk of severe outcomes or death due to COVID-19. They receive prenatal care at…July 2024Mental/Behavioral Health, Advocacy
- In recent years, there have been alarming onslaughts on women’s right to health care. These attacks have taken various forms, including legislative measures that restrict access to reproductive health care services resulting in rising maternal morbidity and mortality, as well as attempts to defund organizations that provide these services. While the battle for such health rights rages on, another…June 2024Maternal/Child Health
- The Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health focuses on population health from its home base – the College of Human Medicine’s Flint campus. Being embedded in the Flint community allows the faculty and researchers to understand the assets and needs of the community while studying Flint’s most pressing public health issues. (author introduction) #HES4AMay 2024Maternal/Child Health
- According to the World Health Organization, “health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Mental and behavioral health care is an important element of health for all people. However, differences in health care access, social determinants of health, and other structural inequities can all lead to disparities in mental…May 2024Policy and Practice
- Accessibility is an essential part of your public health communications. Up to 27% of adults in the United States have some type of disability (CDC), and it’s important to consider how people with disabilities will interact with your public health content. It is not possible for people to understand the important health information you are sharing if they cannot access it.In partnership with…May 2024Communication
- The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has awarded The Arc of the United States a three-year, $2.5 million grant to improve mental health care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). (author introduction) #P4HEwebinarJuly2024May 2024Policy and Practice
- Health equity is achieved when everyone has the opportunity to be as healthy as possible. Health inequities are reflected in differences in length of life; quality of life; rates of disease, disability, and death; severity of disease; and access to treatment.The Division of Human Development and Disability (DHDD) works to promote health and reduce health inequities for people with disabilities of…May 2024Policy and Practice
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