Reducing Traumatic Brain Injuries in Youth Sports
May 16, 2013 | Journal Article
In an effort to reduce youth sports traumatic brain injuries (TBI), 44 states and Washington, D.C. have passed youth sports TBI legislation.
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Identifying Effective Catalysts for Action Toward Community Health Improvement in Underserved Communities in Wisconsin
January 4, 2011 | Report
Knowledge Asset: The goal of this project is to promote broad-based community health improvement in underserved rural communities in Wisconsin through a low-cost health communication intervention.
Adult Immunization
February 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
More than 30 percent of seniors are not immunized against pneumonia in 36 states new report finds low adult vaccination rates in U.S.
State Boards of Health
March 10, 2011 | Journal Article
The governance structures of state public health systems vary as much as the states themselves, including the existence and role of state boards of health. Understanding these differences is essential to a complete understanding of the governmental public health enterprise.
20 States Require BMI or Other Weight-Related Assessments for Children and Adolescents
July 29, 2009 | Story
The importance of maintaining a healthy weight, and evaluating the effectiveness of obesity prevention and control policies.
An [Un]clear Conscience Clause
May 3, 2013 | Journal Article
By examining 20 state laws mandating insurance coverage of contraceptives, this article examines the sources and consequences of the ambiguity or the precision of the language.
Nebraska Develops a Responsive Public Health System
May 13, 2008 | Program Result Report
In 1997, local public health departments in Nebraska served only 18 of the state's 93 counties. Local public health departments were located primarily in small rural counties and generally had few staff and limited funds, making it impossible for them to provide most essential public health services.
An Online Database on State Laws for Local Boards of Health
August 26, 2008 | Program Result Report
Staff created an online, searchable database of state laws governing the powers, duties, composition requirements and rules for appointment or election of members of local boards of health.
Structure and Functions of State Public Health Agencies in 2007
July 1, 2011 | Journal Article
State public health agencies are taking on more responsibilities compared to 2001, even without more funding support.
Implementing Health Reform at the State Level
March 10, 2011 | Journal Article
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) promises to improve access to coverage and care for two vulnerable groups: low-income persons who are excluded by a lack of resources, and chronically ill and disabled people who are excluded by the dysfunction of our existing insurance and care delivery systems.