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Opioid and Fentanyl Legislation Under Consideration in Congress 

NLC (National League of Cities)

The SUPPORT Act, signed into law in 2018, aimed to tackle the opioid crisis by expanding on the previous work done through the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) and the 21st Century Cures Act.

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Big omission in blog series on advance hospital/health and wellness planning, public health planning: addiction services

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

But it's also ironic in that my first DC job was for a public health related group, which had an alcohol policies project, and for awhile a program on Hispanic health which included a focus on tobacco consumption. I drink very little, especially now, and I don't use illegal drugs.

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To Prevent Illegal Dumping, You Have to Know the Scale of the Problem

Center for Community Progress

Beyond aesthetics, these programs improve public health and safety. A 2018 study found that areas maintained by Clean & Green groups saw 30 percent fewer assaults, 40 percent fewer violent crimes, and lower rates of child abuse and youth gun violence.

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Q&A: The VA Is Focused on Its Telehealth Experience Beyond the Pandemic

FedTech Magazine

As executive director of telehealth services within the VA’s Office of Connected Care, Galpin says the department’s “ambitious” 2018 plan for its standard video application, VA Video Connect, saw 65 percent of its primary care and mental health providers conduct at least one video visit with a patient ahead of the public health emergency.

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California Forests Are Disappearing–And So Are Air Pollution Disparities

The Lowe Down

Article by Derik Suria & Meghna Pamula Air pollution is a serious public health concern. Research shows significant disparities in exposure to air pollution and health outcomes among different communities by the level of income.

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Interactive digital media platforms impact on Canadians lives

Open Access Government - Technology News

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2023. How level of understanding and type of used sources relate to adherence to COVID-19 public health measures in Canada. Campbell Systematic Reviews, 2018. Courdi, C., Scientific Reports, 2023. Welch, V., 14 (1): p.

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Change takes forever: plastic bag bans, liquor stores and crime

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

From the article: According to a 2018 Johns Hopkins University study, every 10% increase where alcohol outlets were located, there was also a 4.2% There is an article from Fox45 in Baltimore that states: " Law enforcement expert says liquor stores are hotspots for crime in Baltimore City." increase in violent crimes.