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This webinar held on Wednesday May 22, will feature presentations from national telehealth experts who will discuss advances states have made in recent years to expand access to telehealth services in rural areas and what challenges still lie ahead for state policymakers. More

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!Reproductive Health OverviewReports9/14/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1441014410Provides an overview of reproductive health policy issues. The webpage also highlights recent NCSL publications, news articles and other resources.
HPV Vaccine: State Legislation and StatutesBill Summaries/ Databases5/7/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1438114381Legislation and statutes regarding human papillomavirus vaccine.
Prenatal Care PostcardReports2/26/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2561525615Prenatal Care Postcard
Fetal Homicide State LawsBill Summaries/ Databases2/4/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1438614386Provides a 50 state summary of laws related to fetal homicide. Also includes an overview of the issue and additional resources.
Health Reform and Abortion Coverage in the Insurance Exchanges (State Implementation Brief)Bill Summaries/ Databases10/25/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2109921099Health Reform and Abortion Coverage in the Insurance Exchanges
Emergency Contraception State LawsBill Summaries/ Databases8/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1442014420Summary of state laws related to emergency contraception. Also includes an overview of the issue and additional resources.
Pharmacist Conscience Clauses Laws and InformationBill Summaries/ Databases5/15/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1438014380Pharmacist Conscience Clauses Laws and Information
Insurance Coverage for Infertility LawsBill Summaries/ Databases3/21/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1439114391A 50-state summary of laws related to insurance coverage for infertility. The webpage also includes an overview of the issue and additional resources.
Smoking During Pregnancy PostcardArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2442724427This NCSL postcard provides information about smoking among women of reproductive age and smoking during pregnancy.
Insurance Coverage for Contraception State LawsBill Summaries/ Databases2/23/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1438414384Provides a 50 state summary of insurance coverage requirements for contraception. Also includes an overview of the issue and additional resources.
Teen Pregnancy Preconference Meeting InformationMeetings12/30/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1923419234Meeting materials and resources from the Teen Pregnancy Prevention: Success in California Preconference at Fall Forum 2009
State Policies on Sex Education in SchoolsBill Summaries/ Databases10/11/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1707717077State Policies on Sex Education in Schools
Healthy People 2020: A Road Map for HealthArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/8/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2312723127LegisBrief: 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.
Healthy People 2020 and Maternal and Child HealthReports5/31/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1676516765This webpage provides information about the women, adolescent and child-related objectives of the federal Healthy People 2020 initiative.
Breastfeeding State LawsBill Summaries/ Databases5/24/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1438914389Provides a 50 state summary of breastfeeding laws, including an overview of policy topics, recent NCSL publications and other resources.
Offices of Women's Health State Laws Bill Summaries/ Databases5/17/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1437714377Provides a 50 state breakdown of laws related to commissions, offices and task forces on womens health. Also includes an overview of the issue and additional resources.
Health Reform and Women, Children and Adolescents (State Implementation Brief)Reports4/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2019420194This webpage summarizes the provisions of the federal health reform law that specifically affect women, children and adolescents.
Preventing Pregnancy Among Older TeensArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/31/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2247122471U.S. teen pregnancy, birth and abortion rates are the highest in the developed world, and the rate for teens ages 18 to 19 is three times higher than for younger teens.
Medicaid Family Planning Expansions PostcardArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/25/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2212922129This NCSL postcard provides information about expanding eligibility for family planning services under Medicaid.
Taking ResponsibilityArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/24/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2208722087New federal money to prevent teen pregnancies gives states some options.
Sarah Brown, National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned PregnancyMultimedia1/12/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2203022030A video interview
Breastfeeding Saves Lives and Money PostcardArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/29/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2059220592This NCSL postcard provides information and resources about breastfeeding rates.
The Economic Benefits of BreastfeedingArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/12/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1951219512LegisBrief: Increasing breastfeeding rates among the 41 percent of U.S. births covered by Medicaid may be a potential strategy for state budget savings.
Public Health Herald 5th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1845718457Public Health Herald 5th Issue
[LegisBrief] State Policies on Sex Education in SchoolsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1829918299Teens are disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted infections, and the teen birth rate is increasing again. Who is responsible for teaching teens about sex?
Cost of Low Birthweight Babies PostcardArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/12/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1438714387This NCSL postcard has a 50 state map with rates of low birthweight babies, a graph displaying the economic burden of preterm birth and information on the costs of low birthweight babies.
LegisBrief: Teen Pregnancy - February 2007Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/1/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1390313903NCSL LegisBrief on Teen Pregnancy
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