Health Policy Connection | Institute for Health Policy Leadership

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The Health Policy Connection features the expertise of our colleagues both internal and external to Loma Linda University Health, sharing their views on various health policy-related topics relevant to the current times.

Please note that the views and opinions expressed in the following articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of Loma Linda University Health or the Institute for Health Policy and Leadership.

Water, safety, Drowning, Prevention, children, Pools

Drowning Prevention Starts with You

August 13, 2019

Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in children. Continue reading to learn how drowning can be preve

physicians, physician shortage, medical education, medical school, healthcare, Healthcare Workforce

The Impending Physician Shortage: Potential Changes to Medical Education to Address the Issue

August 1, 2019

We face an imminent crisis of physician shortage. Read on to see how changes to the medical education system may help

Transporting a human organ for transplant

Equity, Immunosuppressants, United Network for Organ Sharing

Part 3 of Addressing the Organ Shortage Crises in America: Fixing the Inequalities in Organ Distribution Policies

July 17, 2019

How do our policies lead to inequitable vs. equitable organ allocation?

Organs, Cardiac Death Donors, Older Organs, Hepatitis C Organs, Transplant

Part 2 of Addressing the Organ Shortage Crises in America: Reevaluating Previously Unused Organs to Increase Supply

July 1, 2019

Many organs procured are discarded. Is there something we can do about it?

Organ, Transplants, Shortage

Part 1 of Addressing the Organ Shortage Crises in America: Increasing the Organ Donor Registration

June 17, 2019

How can we increase the donor registration in the US?

Police oficer arresting a young man at night

Drunk driving, Blood Alcohol Content, Utah, Drinking, Under the Influence

Utah’s New Law Against Drinking and Driving

June 6, 2019

In late 2018, Utah lowered the legal blood alcohol content allowed when driving. How will the other states respond?</

CBD, cannabidiol, marijuana, hemp, state, federal, safety, quality, health

The Next Wellness Craze in America?

May 10, 2019

Cannabidiol is ubiquitous but we don’t know much about it. Read on to find out more.

Dental Therapists, Oral Health Inequities, Dental Workforce Shortage, Center for Oral Health

The (Un)charted Waters of Dental Therapy: Is California Ready to Embark?

May 1, 2019

Dental therapists present a new and promising opportunity for improving access to dental care in California.

Baby in danger playing with a bottle of medicines

Smoking, Thirdhand Smoke, Chemicals, nicotine, Tobacco

Thirdhand Smoke

April 12, 2019

Have you ever heard of thirdhand smoke? Read this blog to learn more!

Violence, Abuse, Partner, Prevention

The Dangers of Domestic Violence and the Importance of Prevention

April 1, 2019

More than 10 million people experience domestic violence every year in the United States. What is being done to preve