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American Health Benefit Exchanges

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issues draft Exchange Blueprint guidance, and application instructions for state exchange approval. More

Medicaid Fraud and Abuse

Fraud and abuse in Medicaid cost states billions of dollars every year, diverting funds that could otherwise be used for legitimate health care services. More

Diabetes on the Rise

A new study shows that diabetes and pre-diabetes rates are soaring among the nation's teens. NCSL provides a review of facts and resources on diabetes. More

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!Diabetes Overview PageReports5/21/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1452014520This page provides a review of facts and resources on diabetes, which affects tens of millions of Americans.
!Federal Health Reform NewsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/16/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1774717747News of Health Reform Activity in the Federal Government. Additional information from nongovernmental sources.
!The Federal Health PulseArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/10/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2472524725Information on Federal actions of concern or interest of states.
!Traumatic Brain Injury LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases4/19/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1868718687Traumatic Brain Injury Legislation
!State Actions to Promote Healthy Communities and Prevent Childhood ObesityBooks4/4/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2455924559The report summarizes enacted state legislation in two broad policy categories—healthy eating and physical activity, and healthy community design and access to healthy food.
![Overview] Injury and Violence PreventionReports2/2/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1395113951Injury and Violence Prevention Overview
!Health Disparities OverviewReports8/26/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1449414494Health Disparities Overview (home page)
!Reversing the Trend in Childhood ObesityBooks2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2226722267Legislatures are increasingly interested in passing laws to promote healthy communities and reduce or prevent childhood obesity. Laws passed in 2010 are summarized in 17 topic areas.
!Healthy Communities: Action Strategies ToolkitReports2/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1806018060Leadership for Healthy Communities: Action Strategies Toolkit
!Heart Disease and Stroke - An Overview of Our Nations Leading KillersReports8/31/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1386613866An Overview of Heart Disease and Stroke
!A Guide for School Health ProfessionalsReports6/30/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2070020700A Guide for School Health Professionals
!H1N1 State and Federal ResponseReports12/18/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1806118061Up to date news and information surrounding Federal actions and recommendations to prepare for the H1N1 influenza.
![Community Design] Healthy Community Design Database OverviewBill Summaries/ Databases12/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1322413224Healthy Community Design and Access to Healthy Food Legislation Database
!Funding for Healthy Communities through ARRAReports7/29/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1807718077Funding for Healthy Communities through ARRA
Cost-Effective Investments in Children's Oral Health WebinarMultimedia5/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2453824538Cost-Effective Investments in Children's Oral Health Webinar
Community Transformation Grants PostcardReports5/23/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2447324473Community Transformation Grants Postcard
Prevention of Prescription Drug Overdose and AbuseReports5/23/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1385313853State policies related to prevention of prescription drug overdose and abuse.
Tanning Restrictions for MinorsBill Summaries/ Databases5/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1439414394Indoor Tanning Restrictions for Minors
Teen Dating ViolenceBill Summaries/ Databases5/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1758217582Teen Dating Violence Bills and Laws
Public Health Herald Newsletter: All IssuesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/10/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2222622226Public Health Herald Newsletter: All Issues
Elderly Falls Prevention Legislation and StatutesBill Summaries/ Databases3/9/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1385413854This page tracks legislation related to the prevention of elderly falls.
Reducing Strokes by Streamlining CareArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2441424414Nearly 800,000 Americans experience a stroke each year. State legislatures have been supporting policies aimed at reducing the high costs associated with stroke care by improving prevention and treatment.
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.
Public Health Herald 15th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2436424364Public Health Herald 15th Issue
School Immunization Exemption State LawsBill Summaries/ Databases3/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1437614376Provides a 50 state chart of laws related to school requirements and exemptions.
Tobacco CessationBill Summaries/ Databases2/10/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1434814348Tobacco Cessation Coverage: State Employee Programs, Medicaid Programs and Quit Lines
Fighting Against Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/7/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2426624266Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lower respiratory disease that affects the lungs by limiting airflow and creating breathing problems. COPD includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute estimate 12 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with COPD.
Public Health Herald 14th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/7/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2391823918Public Health Herald 14th Issue
Wear Red DayReports2/2/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1382713827Wear Red Day (Feb. 2012)
HPV Vaccine: State Legislation and StatutesBill Summaries/ Databases1/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1438114381Legislation and statutes regarding human papillomavirus vaccine.
Tobacco OverviewReports1/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1451714517Tobacco State Policy Overview
The New HealthyArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2398023980Lawmakers are cooking up ways to encourage better eating and cultivate local economies.
[Webinar] Charting a Course toward Good Food and Good Business: State Options WebinarMultimedia12/14/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=23873238732011 Webinar: Charting a Course toward Good Food and Good Business: State Options
Federal Health Legislation 2011Bill Summaries/ Databases12/13/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1473414734NCSL summary of pertinent federal legislation from the U.S. Congress.
Health Disparities LawsBill Summaries/ Databases12/9/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2128721287State laws related to health disparities.
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health PromotionReports12/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1450714507Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
[Cost Brief] Public Health and Cost Savings - Health Cost ContainmentReports11/18/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1993919939Public Health, Prevention Programs and Cost Savings - Cost Containment Series
[Cost Brief] Employer-Sponsored Health Promotion Programs- Health Cost ContainmentReports11/17/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1993819938Employer-Sponsored Health Promotion Programs, including Worksite Wellness, Brief 13 in the Cost Containment series.
2011 State Cigarette Excise TaxesReports11/17/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2387623876State Cigarette Excise Taxes: 2011: Tables and Maps
Public Health Herald 13th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2354923549Public Health Herald 13th Issue
Injury Cost PostcardReports10/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2354323543The Cost of Injury
Policy Options for Expanding the Oral Health Workforce: Legislative Summit 2011 VideoMultimedia10/7/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2366323663Oral Health Workforce
Improving Primary Health Care With Preventive ServicesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/7/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2366923669Preventive health care services can save money and lives, as well as decrease the burden of disability caused by chronic conditions.
Protecting Children With AllergiesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/5/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2364723647State laws help protect children with allergies from eating trigger foods and make treatment readily available for severe allergic reactions.
Healthy Food Retail Environments PostcardArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/13/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2348823488Healthy Food Retail Environments Postcard
Drug Overdose Death Rate PostcardArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/6/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2354523545Drug Overdose Death Rate Postcard
State Approaches to Prevent and Control DiabetesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/30/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2353123531Diabetes accounts for 10 percent of all U.S. health care spending and is expected to become even more prevalent. State programs can help prevent the disease and improve its treatment.
Policy Options for Expanding the Oral Health Workforce: Legislative Summit 2011Multimedia8/11/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2340123401Policy Options for Expanding the Oral Health Workforce: Legislative Summit 2011
States Implement Health Reform: Prevention and Wellness ProvisionsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2324723247States Implement Health Reform: Prevention and Wellness Provisions
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.
Not Just a in the Bucket: Drinking Water for SchoolsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/8/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2312923129It’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.
Cost-Effective Strategies in Public Health: The “Winnable Battles Initiative”Multimedia6/6/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2349423494Cost-Effective Strategies in Public Health: The “Winnable Battles Initiative”
Cost-Effective Strategies in Public Health: The “Winnable Battles Initiative”Meetings6/6/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2122421224Cost-Effective Strategies in Public Health: The “Winnable Battles Initiative”
[Postcard] Leisure-Time Physical Inactivity by County, 2008Reports6/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2395723957Leisure-Time Physical Inactivity by County, 2008
"Winnable Battles" in Public HealthReports5/26/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2198521985"Winnable Battles" in Public Health
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.
Public Health Herald 12th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/20/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2205022050Public Health Herald 12th Issue
Poison Control Center State LawsBill Summaries/ Databases5/16/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1436514365Provides a 50 state summary of laws related to poison control centers. The webpage includes an overview of the issue and additional resources.
State Diabetes Budgets - FY 2011Reports5/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2193021930State Diabetes Budgets- FY 2011
[Spring Forum 2011] Food Systems – Cultivating Economic Development and Healthy CommunitiesMeetings4/26/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2256222562Food Systems – Cultivating Economic Development and Healthy Communities
Children's Oral Health Policy Issues OverviewReports4/22/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1449514495Includes 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.
Meningitis State Legislation and LawsBill Summaries/ Databases4/22/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1396013960Provides legislative tracking and state laws related to meningitis. Also includes an overview of the issue, a chart documenting state laws and additional resources.
Public Health Herald 11th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2231322313Public Health Herald 11th Issue
Immunizations Policy Issues OverviewReports4/4/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1438314383A 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 ActArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/31/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2246922469LegisBrief: 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.
Tapping School Facilities for Community Health: Joint-Use AgreementsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/31/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2247422474Opening school fields, tracks, courts, playgrounds and gymnasiums to the public, when not being used by students, is a low-cost way to encourage physical activity and use state appropriations efficiently.
Improving Women's Health: State Policy OptionsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/25/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2211722117Improving Women's Health: State Policy Options
Webinar: Oral Health and the Affordable Care Act: State RolesMultimedia3/10/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2235922359Oral Health Webinar
[LegisBrief] Injury PreventionArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/3/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2232222322State health department activities can help prevent injuries and violence, which a heavy social and economic toll on society.
States Implement Health Reform: Oral HealthArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2247722477States Implement Health Reform: Oral Health
Public Health Herald 10th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/10/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2177221772Public Health Herald 10th Issue
Childhood Obesity - 2010Bill Summaries/ Databases2/4/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2215622156Childhood Obesity – 2010 of Legislative Policy Options
Heads UpArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/21/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2208122081NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell talks about the importance of protecting student athletes from traumatic head injuries.
Tobacco Cessation in State Medicaid and Employee ProgramsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/11/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2202222022Helping people stop smoking is an effective way to improve health and reduce health care costs. State programs that cover a wide range of treatment options ensure the best success rate.
Children and DisastersBill Summaries/ Databases1/5/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2199821998State activity on children and disasters
[Postcard] Youth Violence PreventionReports12/21/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2176921769Percent of High School Students in a Physical Fight at Least Once in the Last 12 Months, 2009
[Fall Forum 2010] Heart Health: What's Salt Got To Do With It?Multimedia12/16/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2184921849Fall Forum 2010 session: Heart Health: What's Salt Got To Do With It?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome LawsBill Summaries/ Databases11/5/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1437114371Provides a 50 state summary of laws related to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The webpage also includes an overview of the issue and additional resources.
Public Health Herald 9th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/3/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2127921279Public Health Herald 9th Issue
Childhood ImmunizationsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2162021620LegisBrief: States set immunization policies that have helped reduce or eliminate many common childhood infectious diseases, saved lives and reduced associated medical costs.
Trans Fat and Menu Labeling LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases10/21/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1436214362Overview of Trans Fat Bans and Menu Labeling Legislation.
[LegisBrief] Healthy Communities: New Opportunities for Promoting HealthArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/19/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2108621086States can promote healthy behaviors and lower chronic disease rates and costs through programs that address risk factors such as physical inactivity, poor nutrition and smoking.
2009 State Pandemic and H1N1 (Swine) Flu LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases8/12/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=18497184972009 State Pandemic and H1N1 (Swine) Flu Legislation
Healthy Food ResourcesReports8/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1440414404NCSL resources on healthy food.
Wellness OverviewReports8/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1450814508Overview of wellness resources, including those of NCSL and other organizations.
Healthy Communities: Food Systems, Healthy Eating and Physical ActivityReports8/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1451114511Overview of resources addressing obesity, including state legislation, recent news items and NCSL resources.
State Quarantine and Isolation StatutesReports8/6/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1710417104State Quarantine and Isolation Statutes
Enacted Indoor Smoke-Free LawsReports8/5/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1991119911Enacted Indoor Smoke-Free Laws postcard
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.
[Summit 2010] Savings from Smoking Cessation in Medicaid ProgramsMultimedia7/26/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2077020770Savings from Smoking Cessation in Medicaid Programs Session
[Summit 2010] Preventable Injuries Burden State BudgetsMeetings7/26/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2090820908Preventable Injuries Burden State Budgets Legislative Summit 2010 Session
[Summit 2010] Joint Legislative Health Staff Network (LHSN) and Legislative Education Staff Network (LESN) Breakfast:State Initiatives on School Nutrition and Physical EducationMeetings7/26/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2096220962Joint Legislative Health Staff Network (LHSN) and Legislative Education Staff Network (LESN) Breakfast:State Initiatives on School Nutrition and Physical Education Legislative Summit 2010 Session
Public Health Herald 8th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/21/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2034520345Public Health Herald 8th Issue
Wellness Legislation, 2010 (State Activity)Bill Summaries/ Databases7/7/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2043420434Summary of 2010 proposed and enacted Wellness Legislation, including premium discounts.
State Wellness LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases7/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1382613826Summary of enacted Wellness Legislation, including premium discounts.
2010 State Cigarette Excise TaxesReports7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1434914349State Cigarette Excise Taxes tables and map.
Childhood Obesity Trends - State RatesReports6/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1387713877Maps: 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.
Physical Actvity ResourcesReports5/28/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1434014340List of NCSL physical activity resources.
2009-10 Proposed State Tobacco Tax LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases5/19/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=13862138622009-2010 Proposed State Tobacco Tax Increase Legislation, including new 2010 laws in Hawaii, New Mexico, South Carolina and Utah.
Physical Activitiy Plan and NCSL ResourcesReports5/18/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2035320353Physical Activitiy Plan and NCSL Resources
Public Health Herald 7th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/6/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1969819698Public Health Herald 7th Issue
Childhood Injury Prevention Policy Issues OverviewReports5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1437514375A snapshot of injury prevention laws as they apply to children. Also includes an overview of policy topics, recent NCSL publications, and additional resources.
[Postcard] State Seat Belt LawsReports4/22/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2022120221This NCSL postcard includes 50 state map of Seat Belt Laws.
[LegisBrief] Preventing Teen SuicideArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2013820138Comprehensive plans in 48 states address suicide prevention, and some laws require the department of education to establish and teach a youth suicide prevention curriculum.
[LegisBrief] Preventing Falls Among Older AmericansArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/8/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2013020130Taking action to prevent falls, the leading cause of injury-related deaths among those age 65 and older, can help older Americans remain independent.
[LegisBrief] Growing Groceries in Food DesertsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/8/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2013320133Access to healthy food is affected by price and availability, and residents in both rural and urban areas often lack easy access to stores that stock affordable, nutritious food.
Promoting Healthy Communities and Preventing Childhood ObesityBooks4/5/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2010120101To help promote healthier communities and reduce childhood obesity, state policymakers are considering options to increase physical activity and healthy eating.
State Examples: Health Reform (State Activity)Reports4/1/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1769117691This page highlights state activity in areas being debated as part of federal health reform.
Oral Health Care for Children and Pregnant WomenArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1981919819LegisBrief: Often overlooked among the many health needs in pregnancy and early childhood, dental disease can harm unborn babies and cause health problems for children.
[LegisBrief] State Wellness InitiativesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1982719827Initiatives to encourage disease prevention and promote health can help people obtain regular health screenings, get more physical activity, eat healthier food and cut tobacco use.
Public Health Herald 6th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/23/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1940419404Public Health Herald 6th Issue
Childhood Obesity - 2009Bill Summaries/ Databases2/19/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1977619776Childhood Obesity – 2009 of Legislative Policy Options
[SL Mag] A Pill Problem: Rx Abuse is Fastest GrowingArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/12/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1973519735Prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing form of substance abuse.
[SL Mag] National Groups Work to Curb AbuseArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/12/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1974319743Online only story about efforts by groups to curb prescription drug abuse.
Webinar: Healthy School Foods – Avenues for InnovationMultimedia2/11/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1973319733Healthy School Foods – Avenues for Innovation
Spotlight: First lady's childhood obesity campaignArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1971819718A landing page for resources related to a new children's health initiative announced by first lady Michelle Obama.
[LegisBrief] Improving Child NutritionArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1968519685Child 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.
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.
Women's Health Preconferences: Fall Forum 2008 and 2009Meetings1/8/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1910119101Meeting materials and Presentations from Women's Health Preconferences from 2008 and 2009.
Media Alert: Webinar on Healthcare Associated InfectionsNews Release1/5/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1947019470Webinar discusses healthcare associated infections and state efforts to prevent them.
SL Mag: Chronic Disease Prevention SavingsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/7/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1924419244A 50-state chart showing savings and return on investment for disease prevention spending
Health Chairs E-Bulletin - November/December 2009Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1922219222Monthly compilation of news and publications for state health committee chairs and their staff.
SL Mag: Chronic CostsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/18/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1917119171Making healthy choices easier for Americans can prevent deadly diseases and save money.
Unintentional Childhood InjuriesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/9/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1908819088Among the leading causes of preventable unintentional injuries among children are falls, motor vehicle crashes, burns, poisoning and drowning.
SL Mag: Stimulus Money Supports Prevention ProgramsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/6/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1907619076Some states are using federal stimulus money to help with healthy nutrition programs.
[LegisBrief] Curbing Teen Tobacco UseArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/6/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1871618716Preventing adolescents from becoming smokers can help reduce later chronic illnesses and the associated burden on state health budgets.
Health Chairs E-Bulletin - October 2009Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/5/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1869618696Monthly compilation of news and publications for state health committee chairs and their staff.
Federal Public Health Emergency LawReports9/29/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1850418504Legal implications during the time of a federally declared public health emergency.
[Healthy Food] Food Stamp Rebates May Encourage Healthy EatingReports9/24/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1861818618Food Stamp Rebates May Encourage Healthy Eating
Public Health Herald 5th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1845718457Public Health Herald 5th Issue
Archive Webinar: Healthy Foods, Healthy Bodies and Healthy BudgetsMultimedia8/25/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1838518385Archive Webinar: Healthy Foods, Healthy Bodies and Healthy Budgets
Safe Routes to School and School SitingReports8/25/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1838618386Safe Routes to School and School Siting
Teen Pregnancy Prevention: Making a Difference for At-Risk PopulationsReports8/13/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1821118211This brief outlines disparities in teen pregnancy and birth rates, identifies teen populations at high risk for pregnancy, and examines prevention programs that target these populations.
Promoting Healthy Communities and Reducing Childhood ObesityBooks8/4/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1813518135This publication looks at how state policymakers are considering options to increase physical activity and healthy eating to help promote healthier communities and reduce childhood obesity.
Legislative Health Staff Network (LHSN) Preconference: Legislative Summit 2009Meetings7/29/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1808118081Preconference to NCSL's 2009 Legislative Summit for legislative staff working on health policy issues.
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Public Health AlertReports7/24/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1708917089NCSL provides the most up-to-date and relevant information on the H1N1 flu (swine flu) outbreak that will help state legislators and legislative staff stay abreast of the federal and state responses.
School Health: LHSN/LESN Joint Session at Legislative Summit 2009Meetings7/21/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1820518205This session for legislative health and education staff focused on state initiatives on school health and featured New Mexico.
[Heart Disease and Stroke] Heart Disease and Stroke: 50-State Profile and Policy ReportsBill Summaries/ Databases7/21/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1758717587Heart Disease and Stroke: 50-state Profile and Policy Reports
Hospital-Acquired Infection Legislation DatabaseBill Summaries/ Databases7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1385813858A compilation of laws pertaining to hospital-acquired infections enacted by states between 2006 and 2009
SOME STATES TELLING RESTAURANTS TO COUNT THE CALORIESArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/22/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1776917769More states are requiring chain restaurants to post calorie counts and other nutritional information on their menus in the hopes that this will spur healthier choices among consumers.
Shaken Baby Syndrome PreventionBill Summaries/ Databases6/12/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1766917669Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention
[Community Design] Encouraging Bicycling and Walking: The State Legislative RoleBooks6/2/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1754817548An NCSL report examines what states can and have done to encourage bicycling and walking as safe, convenient, and legitimate forms of transportation.
Public Health Herald Newsletter 4th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1752917529Public Health Herald Newsletter 4th Issue
[Community Design] Walking and Biking to School--Healthier KidsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1753317533This research brief examines whether increased walking and bicycling to school has a positive effect on student's physical activity levels and health outcomes.
Public Health Herald Newsletter 3rd IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/15/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1712817128Public Health Herald Newsletter 3rd Issue
HilitesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/11/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1734817348Tag! You're It! will help reduce hospital-acquired infections by increasing hand-washing.
Preparing for a PandemicArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/27/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1709217092Concern over a possible avian flu pandemic is moving states, communities and the federal government to action.
Pandemic flu emergency state preparedness resourcesReports4/27/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1450514505Pandemic flu emergency state preparedness resources compiled by NCSL, 2006-2009.
States Act to Prevent Meningitis DeathsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1818918189LegisBrief: Because meningitis has a high mortality rate, immunization is recommended for those at high risk for contracting it, including teens and college freshmen in dorms.
States Must Comply with New CHIP Rules for Dental CareArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/16/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1381913819State Health Notes article: States Must Comply with New CHIP Rules for Dental Care
The Toll of Injuries on State BudgetsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/2/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1385113851One year's worth of injuries has an estimated lifetime cost of $406 billion in medical expenses and lost productivity. With nearly 50 million injuries occurring each year, the burden on state budgets, and the U.S. health care system, is staggering.
Healthy Community Design and Access to Healthy Food Legislation DatabaseBill Summaries/ Databases3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1322713227Search state legislation database.
[E-Bulletin] Health Chairs E-Bulletin - February 2009Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/28/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1843118431Monthly compilation of news and publications for state health committee chairs and their staff.
Poison Control Centers PostcardArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/20/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1386313863This NCSL postcard presents the rising trend of poisoning as a leading cause of injury death. It also provides information on children and poison safety, poison control centers and legislative action.
LegisBrief: Physical Activity Guidelines- February 2009Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1392513925legisbrief
LegisBrief: Preventable Injuries Burden State Budgets - January 2009Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/13/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1388713887
LegisBrief: Lowering the Minimum Legal Drinking Age - January 2009Reports1/13/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1389113891
Public Health Herald Newsletter 2nd IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/13/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1387013870Public Health Herald Newsletter 2nd Issue
Encouraging Bicycling and Walking: The State Legislative RoleBooks1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1393113931
Childhood Obesity - 2008Reports12/31/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1388313883Childhood Obesity - 2008
SUPREME COURT RULING OPENS DOOR FOR STATE CLAIMS AGAINST BIG TOBACCOArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/22/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1394713947
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN EVERY POLICYArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/22/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1394813948PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN EVERY POLICY
LegisBrief: Body Mass Index Screening for Students: November/December 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/20/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1388913889
Public Health Herald Newsletter 1st IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/10/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1388013880Public Health Herald Newsletter 1st Issue
IT’S GETTING EASIER TO BE GREEN- AND IT’S BETTER FOR PUBLIC HEALTHArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/10/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1393713937IT’S GETTING EASIER TO BE GREEN- AND IT’S BETTER FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
News Reports Prompt State Action Against Chemical Found in Children's ProductsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/27/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1445314453State Health Notes article: News Reports Prompt State Action Against Chemical Found in Children's Products
Taking on Toys: Online Extra, October November 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/15/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1379113791State Legislatures magazine article: Taking on Toys: Online Extra, October November 2008
IMPROVING THE STATE OF STATE EMPLOYEES’ HEALTH: ALABAMA ACTSReports10/14/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1419714197
Taking on Toys: October November 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/13/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1379213792State Legislatures Magazine article: Taking on Toys: October/November 2008
[Community Design] Health Impact AssessmentsReports10/13/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1321013210A Tool to Assess and Mitigate the Effects of Policy Decisions on Public Health
GOLDEN STATE ENDS SESSION WITH FLURRY OF HEALTH REFORMSArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/29/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1425314253
EYES ON THE ROAD: STATES CRACK DOWN ON TEXTING WHILE DRIVINGArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/15/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1466214662
State Legislatures Magazine: StateStats: Help with Kicking the Habit, September 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/20/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1378913789
LegisBrief: State of Emergency: Public Health Laboratories and Terrorism Preparedness: August/September 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/14/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1392613926
[Healthy Food] LegisBrief: State Farm-to-School PoliciesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1755817558Evidence links good nutrition to student achievement—well-nourished students do better in school.
WELLNESS INCENTIVES IN STATE MEDICAID PLANS: CARROTS VS. STICKSArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/21/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1422314223WELLNESS INCENTIVES IN STATE MEDICAID PLANS: CARROTS VS. STICKS
LEGISLATORS CONSIDER MANDATING SICK LEAVE, BUT WILL IT MAKE BUSINESSES ILL?Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/21/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1419314193State health notes article
Childhood Immunizations PostcardArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/17/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1430314303This NCSL postcard includes a 50 state map of childhood immunization rates, the immunization schedule and information on school requirements, funding and registries.
BANNING ONE TYPE OF "DRUG" FROM STORES THAT SELL THEMArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/9/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1419414194
Maryland Revamps Dental Care for ChildrenReports5/12/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1430514305
Delaware Finds That Wellness Is Healthy For The Bottom LineArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/12/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1415814158Delaware expanded on these approaches. The First State began testing wellness programs in 2003, but officially launched DelaWELL, its comprehensive wellness program for state employees, in 2007.
Online Extra: Nutrition Rules, May 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/24/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1379513795
Michigan Farm-to-SchoolReports4/23/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1431514315
Access to Healthy Food - Publications, Presentations & LegislationReports4/22/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1432314323Summary and links to NCSL publications, presentors and legislation related to Access to Healthy Foods
SL Magazine: Nutrition RulesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/22/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1707217072Making healthy food choices available to school kids is a priority for many lawmakers.
Drugs in the Drinking Water: States Weigh Whether to ActArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/14/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1426514265
State Health Notes E-WasteArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/31/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1419114191State Health Notes E-Waste
Legislators Hope to Put Drowsy Drivers to RestArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/17/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1417614176
NCSL Letters to Congress and Other CommunicationsReports3/12/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1471014710Copies of NCSL letters, testimony and other communications to the federal government.
Focusing on Food and FitnessReports3/7/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1447614476This webcast will provide listeners with a state legislative perspective on increasing nutritious food and fitness options and how they are intertwined with economic development in our communities. Many states are looking at ways to increase access to nutritious food, build physical activity into daily routines, with safe pedestrian walkways, parks, and recreation, especially in low-income neighborhoods.
DOES PREVENTION PREVENT SAVINGS?Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/29/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1418314183
NCSL Health Policy: Federal Reports and SummariesReports2/21/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1471114711Information concerning pertinent federal actions.
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.
Access to Healthy Food News: "Maryland Joins Effort to Put Local Food In School Cafeterias"Reports2/4/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1431614316
Access to Healthy Food News: "Cities Study Dearth of Healthy Food"Reports2/4/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1431714317
Clone Wars Hit State LegislaturesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/4/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1418714187Clone Wars Hit State Legislatures
Access to Healthy Food News: "The Farmers' Market Effect"Reports1/23/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1431014310
LegisBrief: Smoke-Free Laws - January 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/7/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1389313893
Access to Healthy Food News: "Healthier Foods getting More Costly, Study Says"Reports1/4/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1430914309
Childhood Obesity - 2007Bill Summaries/ Databases12/15/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1439814398Overview of 2007 Childhood Obesity Legislation.
Accidental Deaths on the RiseArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/26/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1415014150
Access to Healthy Food News: Local Carrots with a side of red tapeReports11/20/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1431314313
Legislators Steamed by Outdoor HeatersArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/12/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1418514185Legislators Steamed by Outdoor Heaters
Gaining Traction: States' Fall Prevention StrategiesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/12/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1414714147
Access to Healthy Food News: "Farmed Out"Reports11/1/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1431414314
[Community Design] LegisBrief: Complete StreetsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/1/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1756917569The complete streets policy movement seeks to balance the needs of all users—including bicyclists, people with disabilities, drivers and pedestrians—in transportation project design. Roadways can be designed to be welcoming, safe and efficient.
Access to Healthy Food News: Policy Guide on Community and Regional Food PlanningReports10/30/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1431914319
States Training a Microscope on Environmental IssuesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/1/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1418214182
Children's Oral Health: States Filling the NeedArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/4/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1430214302State Health Notes article: Children's Oral Health: States Filling the Need
LegisBrief: Trimming Trans Fat - August/September 2007Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/27/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1390613906LegisBrief: Trimming Trans Fat - August/September 2007
Children's Oral HealthArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/27/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1392213922LegisBrief: 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.
State Legislatures Magazine: Replenishing Our Food Deserts, September 2007Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/22/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1453514535
Health Session Information from the 2007 NCSL Annual MeetingReports8/20/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1474014740Information on a variety of health sessions from the 2007 NCSL Annual Meeting.
Archive: Tobacco Tax Increases: PROs and CONsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/3/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1417714177Taxing tobacco has become a popular method for states to pay for health care. This 2007 SHN article looks at both sides.
Legislators Look to "PE" to Improve Kids' HealthArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/25/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1417314173
Oral HealthReports6/14/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1452914529
LegisBrief: State Workplace Wellness Initiatives - June/July 2007Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/1/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1389813898LegisBrief
Longer Driver's "ED" Equals Fewer AccidentsReports5/14/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1417014170
Childhood Obesity - 2006 Policy Options, Nutrition and Physical ActivityBill Summaries/ Databases4/30/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1439714397
States Looking to Fill Gaps in Dental Care for KidsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/16/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1450014500State Health Notes article: States Looking to Fill Gaps in Dental Care for Kids
South Carolina Seeks to Sober up DriversArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/16/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1421414214
Food Health IssuesReports4/10/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1476114761
Oral Health - NCSL Charts and Other DocumentsReports4/6/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1430114301
States Promote WellnessArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/30/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1433014330
NCSL Influenza Report: The Economic Impact of Pandemic FluReports2/20/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1475914759Reourrces concerning the economic impact of a pandemic influenza.
NCSL Influenza Report: Business Continuity PlanningReports2/20/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1472114721Resources for management of business during a pandemic influenza.
Resources - OtherReports2/12/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1434114341
States and Private Employers Take Aim at Chronic ConditionsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/5/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1416614166
Physical Activity, Nutrition & ObesityReports12/15/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1433814338
[Healthy Food] Grocery Retail Site Visit BriefReports11/10/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1396913969Grocery Retail Site Visit Brief
[Healthy Food] Grocery Retail Site Visit PageReports10/23/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1402514025Grocery Retail Site Visit Page
[Healthy Food] Grocery Retail AgendaReports10/11/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1396413964Grocery Retail Agenda
Grocery Retail Site Visit SponsorsReports10/11/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1396513965
NCSL Press Release: New Grant to Help NCSL Gather Data on How States Seek to Prevent ObesityNews Release9/15/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1455314553
[Healthy Food] Food Policy Council Site Visit SponsorsReports9/13/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1397113971Food Policy Council Site Visit Sponsors
[Healthy Food] Food Policy Council Site Visit PageReports9/13/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1402914029Food Policy Council Site Visit Page
[Healthy Food] Food Policy Council AgendaReports9/12/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1396813968Food Policy Council Agenda
[Healthy Food] Food Policy Council Site Visit SummaryReports9/11/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1397213972Food Policy Council Site Visit Summary
Farm-to-School Site VisitReports8/21/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1402414024Farm-to-School Site Visit
Farm to School Site Visit HistoryReports8/8/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1402114021Farm to School Site Visit History
Farm to School Site Visit SponsorsReports7/26/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1396713967Farm to School Site Visit Sponsors
Exemptions for Childhood ImmunizationsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1391213912LegisBrief: 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.
Fitness, Food and Finding Solutions: Approaches to Nutrtition, Physical Activity and Obesity TreatmentBooks3/27/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1392913929
Vending Machines in Schools 2005Reports3/27/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1410814108
NCSL Letter Regarding Floor Consideration of the National Uniformity for Foods Act of 2005Letters/Testimony3/21/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1469914699
Sudden Unexplained Infant Death SyndromeArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/1/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1391913919LegisBrief: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched the Sudden, Unexplained Infant Death Initiative in 2003 to a national standard for collection of data at infant death scene investigations. With implementation of the initiative, it will be possible to accurately survey infant deaths, conduct research to prevent sudden unexplained infant death (SUID), and policy to guide SUID investigation and reporting.
LegisBrief: Dental Workforce - March 2006Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/1/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1390713907LegisBrief
Childhood Obesity - 2005 Policy Options, Nutrition and Physical ActivityBill Summaries/ Databases1/12/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1439614396Childhood Obesity - 2005 Policy Options, Nutrition and Physical Activity
Access to Healthy Food - Farm-to-School TestimonyReports12/19/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1402614026
[Archive (2005)] Physical Education and Physical Activity for ChildrenReports12/14/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1402714027
Immunizations: A Snapshot for LegislaturesBooks6/10/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1386813868NCSL Snapshots Booklet
Immunization Legislation 2005Bill Summaries/ Databases6/7/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=14107141072005 Immunization Legislation.
Access to Healthy Food - Direct MarketingReports3/9/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1432114321
[Healthy Food] Access to Healthy Food - Food Policy CouncilsReports3/9/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1432214322Access to Healthy Food - Food Policy Councils
Food Vendor Lawsuit ImmunityBill Summaries/ Databases2/25/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1386913869
Access to Healthy Food - Food Transport & Public TransitReports2/16/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1431814318
Status of State Dental Directors - 2004Reports1/19/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1402214022
Overview of 2003 and 2004 Childhood Obesity BillsBill Summaries/ Databases12/31/2004 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1411214112Overview of 2003 and 2004 Childhood Obesity Bills
Immunization Legislation 2004Bill Summaries/ Databases11/6/2004 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=14099140992004 Immunization Legislation.
Percentage of Adults Who Reported No Leisure Time Physical ActivityReports12/8/2003 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1403014030
NutritionReports12/8/2003 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1403214032
State Health Lawmakers' Digest: Water Fluordiation (Vol. 3, No. 2)Reports4/18/2003 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1412714127
Immunization Legislation 2003Bill Summaries/ Databases1/22/2003 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=14104141042003 Immunization Legislation.
Immunization Legislation 2002Bill Summaries/ Databases11/27/2002 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=14102141022002 Immunization Legislation.
Supervision and Scope of Practice of Dental HygienistsReports10/25/2001 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1402314023
[Archive] Children's Environmental HealthReports8/23/2000 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1412614126State Health Lawmakers' Digest(Vol. 2, No. 1): Children's Environmental Health
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