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| ! | Maternal and Child Health Overview | Reports | 1/25/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14498 | 14498 | Provides an overview of maternal and child health policy issues. The page also highlights recent NCSL publications, news articles and other resources. |
| ! | Children's Health Insurance Program Overview | Reports | 5/17/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14510 | 14510 | A snapshot of policy issues related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Including federal action, CHIP reauthorization information and additional resources. |
| | Childhood Obesity - 2012 | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 2/14/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=25681 | 25681 | Childhood obesity legislation enacted in 2012. |
| | School Immunization Exemption State Laws | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 1/1/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14376 | 14376 | Provides a 50 state chart of laws related to school requirements and exemptions. |
| | Newborn Health Screenings | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 12/21/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=25642 | 25642 | Every year, thousands of infants are born with genetic disorders that can be identified by testing just a few drops of blood. Early detection of many disorders can not only prevent disabilities, additional health problems or death, they may also save states and families money by avoiding high medical costs. |
| | [Fall Forum 2012] Off to a Good Start: State Efforts to Promote Healthy Babies Session Fall Forum 2012 | Multimedia | 12/7/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=25569 | 25569 | Off to a Good Start: State Efforts to Promote Healthy Babies Session Fall Forum 2012 |
| | Meningitis State Legislation and Laws | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 10/25/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=13960 | 13960 | Provides legislative tracking and state laws related to meningitis. Also includes an overview of the issue, a chart documenting state laws and additional resources. |
| | Autism Policy Issues Overview | Reports | 10/9/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14390 | 14390 | Provides an overview of policy issues related to autism and provides additional resources. |
| | Autism and Insurance Coverage State Laws | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 8/10/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=18246 | 18246 | Insurance Coverage for Autism |
| | Autism Legislation Database | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 7/30/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14109 | 14109 | This ARCHIVE database tracks autism-related legislation from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. |
| | Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Programs | Reports | 7/9/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=21644 | 21644 | This webpage provides a summary of the federal home visiting initiative and provides resources for state implementation. |
| | Cost-Effective Investments in Children's Oral Health Webinar | Multimedia | 5/24/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=24538 | 24538 | Cost-Effective Investments in Children's Oral Health Webinar |
| | Children's Oral Health Policy Issues Overview | Reports | 3/25/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14495 | 14495 | Includes information and state examples on the children's oral health policy issues of Medicaid and CHIP, access, workforce, prevention and awareness. Also includes additional resources. |
| | Keeping Kids Safe Down on the Farm | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 1/30/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=24237 | 24237 | Lawmakers are trying to reduce injuries and deaths among young workers. |
| | Low Birthweight Births Postcard | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 11/28/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23296 | 23296 | This NCSL postcard provides 50-state data of low birthweight births and summarizes state strategies to reduce these rates. |
| | Child Health Screenings Under Medicaid | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 11/11/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23854 | 23854 | LegisBrief: Children in Medicaid are eligible for benefits known as the "Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment" program, but most are not fully benefiting from these services. |
| | Got Milk? October/November 2011 | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 10/13/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23692 | 23692 | Awareness of the health benefits and cost savings of breastfeeding continues to spread. |
| | Starting Healthy: Preventing Childhood Obesity | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 10/7/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23648 | 23648 | State legislators have tried to stem childhood obesity, which carries potentially budget-busting health care spending consequences. |
| | Policy Options for Expanding the Oral Health Workforce: Legislative Summit 2011 Video | Multimedia | 10/7/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23663 | 23663 | Oral Health Workforce |
| | Protecting Children With Allergies | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 10/5/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23647 | 23647 | State laws help protect children with allergies from eating trigger foods and make treatment readily available for severe allergic reactions. |
| | Policy Options for Expanding the Oral Health Workforce: Legislative Summit 2011 | Multimedia | 8/11/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23401 | 23401 | Policy Options for Expanding the Oral Health Workforce: Legislative Summit 2011 |
| | Healthy People 2020: A Road Map for Health | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 6/8/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23127 | 23127 | LegisBrief: By identifying goals, objectives and benchmarks to track progress in 42 areas, this national initiative aims to help state policymakers improve the health of all Americans. |
| | Not Just a in the Bucket: Drinking Water for Schools | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 6/8/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23129 | 23129 | It’s essential for health and improves children’s cognitive performance, but drinking water is not always readily available in some schools; state policies may help. |
| | Autism Task Forces, Commissions and Councils Postcard | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 5/31/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=18168 | 18168 | Autism Task Forces, Commissions and Councils Postcard |
| | Healthy People 2020 and Maternal and Child Health | Reports | 5/31/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=16765 | 16765 | This webpage provides information about the women, adolescent and child-related objectives of the federal Healthy People 2020 initiative. |
| | Poison Control Center State Laws | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 5/16/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14365 | 14365 | Provides a 50 state summary of laws related to poison control centers. The webpage includes an overview of the issue and additional resources. |
| | Newborn Hearing Screening State Laws | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 5/6/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14382 | 14382 | Provides a 50 state chart of newborn hearing screening laws; includes an overview of the topic and additional resources. |
| | Health Reform and Women, Children and Adolescents (State Implementation Brief) | Reports | 4/19/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=20194 | 20194 | This webpage summarizes the provisions of the federal health reform law that specifically affect women, children and adolescents. |
| | Immunizations Policy Issues Overview | Reports | 4/4/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14383 | 14383 | A snapshot of immunization laws with a focus on children. Also includes an overview of policy topics, NCSL publications, and additional resources. |
| | Immunizations and the Affordable Care Act | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 3/31/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=22469 | 22469 | LegisBrief: Recent outbreaks of whooping cough across the nation serve as a reminder that vaccines still play an important role in preventing diseases. Under the ACA, new health plans must cover preventive services. |
| | Children Without Health Insurance Coverage Postcard | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 3/18/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=22128 | 22128 | This NCSL postcard provides 50-state data of the percent of eligible children enrolled in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and summarizes state strategies for outreach, enrollment and retention in Medicaid and CHIP. |
| | [LegisBrief] Children and Disasters: Is Your State Prepared? | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 2/9/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=22186 | 22186 | Understanding four basic criteria for disaster preparedness can help meet children’s unique needs as states plan for a possible disaster. |
| | [LegisBrief] Childhood Immunizations | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 11/2/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=21620 | 21620 | LegisBrief: States set immunization policies that have helped reduce or eliminate many common childhood infectious diseases, saved lives and reduced associated medical costs. |
| | Overwhelmed by Autism: October/November 2010 | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 10/7/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=21427 | 21427 | A dramatic increase in diagnoses has lawmakers debating the state’s role. |
| | Investing in Children's Health: Legislative Summit 2010 | Multimedia | 7/27/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=20765 | 20765 | Investing in Children's Health Legislative Summit 2010 Session |
| | Providing Cost-Effective Care Through Medical Homes: Legislative Summit 2010 | Meetings | 7/26/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=20764 | 20764 | Providing Cost-Effective Care Through Medical Homes Legislative Summit 2010 Session |
| | Childhood Obesity Trends - State Rates | Reports | 6/2/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=13877 | 13877 | Maps: Percentage of children who were considered overweight and obese in 2007 and 50-state chart; Percentage of children who were considered obese in 2005 and 50-state chart. Also includes data on childhood obesity. |
| | Children and Disasters Webinar | Multimedia | 3/11/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=19984 | 19984 | Learn what actions state legislatures can take to better protect children during disasters. |
| | Oral Health Care for Children and Pregnant Women | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 3/2/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=19819 | 19819 | LegisBrief: Often overlooked among the many health needs in pregnancy and early childhood, dental disease can harm unborn babies and cause health problems for children. |
| | Spotlight: First lady's childhood obesity campaign | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 2/9/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=19718 | 19718 | A landing page for resources related to a new children's health initiative announced by first lady Michelle Obama. |
| | [LegisBrief] Improving Child Nutrition | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 2/2/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=19685 | 19685 | Child nutrition today focuses on improving children’s health by combating hunger, providing high-nutrition food in schools, and making healthy food more available in communities. |
| | Unintentional Childhood Injuries | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 11/9/2009 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=19088 | 19088 | Among the leading causes of preventable unintentional injuries among children are falls, motor vehicle crashes, burns, poisoning and drowning. |
| | Children's Health Reform State Laws | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 8/31/2009 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14477 | 14477 | A snapshot of state laws related to childrens health reform. Also includes information on the federal poverty guidelines, recent NCSL publications and additional resources. |
| | Investing in a Healthy Start for Children | Reports | 7/30/2009 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14385 | 14385 | Provides an overiew of policy issues related to early childhood development. Also contains 2008 meeting materials and additional resources. |
| | Covering Kids: June 2009 | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 5/20/2009 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=17465 | 17465 | States are working to provide public health insurance to the growing number of eligible children. |
| | Illinois All Kids Program | Reports | 3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14296 | 14296 | An overview of Illinois All Kids Program, which offers universal access to health coverage for children. |
| | Investing in Healthy Babies | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=20183 | 20183 | LegisBrief: Preterm births are costly to states, but available options to provide adequate prenatal care can save money, moms and babies. |
| | Taking on Toys: Online Extra, October November 2008 | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 10/15/2008 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=13791 | 13791 | State Legislatures magazine article: Taking on Toys: Online Extra, October November 2008 |
| | Taking on Toys: October November 2008 | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 10/13/2008 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=13792 | 13792 | State Legislatures Magazine article: Taking on Toys: October/November 2008 |
| | What's Up With SCHIP?: August/September 2008 | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 8/14/2008 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=13895 | 13895 | LegisBrief: What's Up With SCHIP?: August/September 2008 |
| | SCHIP Reauthorization: July August 2008 | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 7/30/2008 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=13797 | 13797 | State Legislatures Magazine article: SCHIP Reauthorization, July/August 2008 |
| | Medically Necessary Foods and Formula Laws | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 7/1/2008 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=13865 | 13865 | Provides a 50 state breakdown of state laws requiring insurance coverage of medically necessary foods and formulas. Also includes an overview of the issue and additional resources. |
| | Childhood Immunizations Postcard | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 6/17/2008 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14303 | 14303 | This NCSL postcard includes a 50 state map of childhood immunization rates, the immunization schedule and information on school requirements, funding and registries. |
| | SL Magazine: Nutrition Rules | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 4/22/2008 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=17072 | 17072 | Making healthy food choices available to school kids is a priority for many lawmakers. |
| | Screening Newborns: Just the Beginning: April 2008 | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 4/3/2008 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=13803 | 13803 | State Legislatures magazine article: Screening Newborns: Just the Beginning |
| | Newborn Genetic and Metabolic Disease Screening: April 2008 | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 4/3/2008 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=13804 | 13804 | State Legislatures magazine article: Newborn Genetic and Metabolic Disease Screening, April 2008 |
| | Children's Oral Health | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 8/27/2007 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=13922 | 13922 | LegisBrief: Dental disease is the most common chronic illness for U.S. children, but dental care is the most common unmet health treatment need. Among state options to address dental disease are water fluoridation and federal Medicaid and SCHIP programs. |
| | Exemptions for Childhood Immunizations | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=13912 | 13912 | LegisBrief: Childhood immunizations are widely used and cost effective. States face increased resistance to these immunizations, based on medical, religious and philosophical or personal reasons. Several states have considered legislation to add or expand exemption policies, even though unvaccinated children risk contracting and spreading vaccine-preventable diseases. |
| | Predictive Genetic Testing of Minors | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 4/7/2006 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=13910 | 13910 | LegisBrief: Most predictive genetic testing for at-risk children or adolescents occurs in individual medical care settings. Many state legislatures have enacted laws to protect individuals from potential harm such as insurance discrimination based on genetic information. However, some ethical, legal and psychosocial issues related to genetic testing of minors remain unresolved. |
| | LegisBrief: Child Psychiatrist Shortage Looms - March 2006 | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 3/1/2006 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=13924 | 13924 | LegisBrief: Child Psychiatrist Shortage Looms - March 2006 |
| | Overview of 2003 and 2004 Childhood Obesity Bills | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 12/31/2004 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14112 | 14112 | Overview of 2003 and 2004 Childhood Obesity Bills |