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.

Discrimination

Combating Islamophobia: Insight from a Recent Study of White Americans Residing in the Inland Empire

January 2, 2023

Islamophobia is highly pervasive in the U.S. and has been shown to negatively influence the health of Muslim Americans.

normal red blood cell and sickle cell flow inside in artery

Sickle cell disease, Sickle cell anemia, Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act, Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2022

Legislative Efforts to Improve Care for Sickle Cell Patients

December 12, 2022

Two proposed federal legislation would improve care for individuals with sickle cell disease.

Universal masking, Occupational health and safety, Frontline workers

Beyond Voluntary Compliance: Advocating for the Underlying Policy Benefits of Adopting Universal Masking Options for All Frontline Workers

December 1, 2022

Employer adoption of universal masking for frontline workers as general operating policy will protect health and safety.

Dice form the word "ILLEGAL" while a hand separates the letters "IL" in order to change the word to "LEGAL"

Legalization of Marijuana, Health Effects of Marijuana, Cannabinoid, THC

Concerning Side Effects of Marijuana as More States Legalize its Recreational Use

November 14, 2022

Parents and adolescents need to understand the negative health effects of marijuana as its use increases with more state

Maternal Health, Black Maternal Health, Postpartum Depression

Protecting Mothers in America

November 2, 2022

Policies are emerging to address maternal mental health and disparities in maternal health, but more are needed.

gloved had holding vile of Covid vaccine and syringe

COVID-19, Bivalent Booster, Emergency Use Authorization

The New COVID-19 Booster

October 18, 2022

The newly released bivalent COVID-19 booster is yet another product approved through the Emergency Use Authorization.

Teenager upset from looking on social media

Mental health, Children’s online safety, social media, California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, AB 2273

Protecting Children Online: Social Media and its Impact on Mental Health

October 5, 2022

Social media can negatively impact children’s mental health, and California leads the way in ensuring their safety.

doctor holding sign "Suicide Prevention"

Suicide Prevention, National Suicide Hotline, 988, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The New National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988

September 1, 2022

The new National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is here to help address the suicide crisis in the United States.

Food insecurity, hunger, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Keep Kids Fed Act

The Problem of Food Insecurity in the United States

August 18, 2022

Millions of Americans suffer from food insecurity. Read on to find out more about this important issue.

stethoscope with words about no coverage

Mammogram Loophole, SB 974, Breast Cancer Screening, Breast Cancer Prevention

Closing a Loophole in Breast Cancer Screening

August 1, 2022

While mammograms save lives, there is a loophole in existing law that could make mammograms less effective.