Organ, Shortage, Transplants
Part 1 of Addressing the Organ Shortage Crises in America: Increasing the Organ Donor Registration
How can we increase the donor registration in the US?
Welcome To Our Blog!
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.
Blood Alcohol Content, Drinking, Drunk driving, Under the Influence, Utah
Utah’s New Law Against Drinking and Driving
In late 2018, Utah lowered the legal blood alcohol content allowed when driving. How will the other states respond?
CBD, cannabidiol, federal, health, hemp, marijuana, quality, safety, state
The Next Wellness Craze in America?
Cannabidiol is ubiquitous but we don’t know much about it. Read on to find out more.
Center for Oral Health, Dental Therapists, Dental Workforce Shortage, Oral Health Inequities
The (Un)charted Waters of Dental Therapy: Is California Ready to Embark?
Dental therapists present a new and promising opportunity for improving access to dental care in California.
Chemicals, Smoking, Thirdhand Smoke, Tobacco, nicotine
Thirdhand Smoke
Have you ever heard of thirdhand smoke? Read this blog to learn more!
Abuse, Partner, Prevention, Violence
The Dangers of Domestic Violence and the Importance of Prevention
More than 10 million people experience domestic violence every year in the United States. What is being done to prevent this?
Healthcare Workforce, Nurses, Violence
Violence in the Healthcare Workplace
Healthcare workers face a great deal of violence in the workplace. What can be done?
Discrimination, Federal Protections, Transgender, Trump Administration
Potential New Policy to Eliminate Federal Protections for Transgender Individuals
The Trump administration wants to eliminate federal protections for transgender individuals. What will this lead to?
ACA, Population Health, Social Determinants, Social Return on Investment, housing
Hospitals Address the Social Determinants of Health through Housing
Why are hospitals delving into the real estate business?
Health Policy, Innovative Learning, Institutional Leadership, Stakeholder Health
“See2See Road Trip”: Finding New Ways to Learn for Health Policy Professionals
Dr. Gunderson from Stakeholder Health reflects on some of the lessons learned during the “See2See Road Trip.”