Food insecurity, Public Health, SNAP, WIC, nutrition, social determinants of health
Hunger is a Health Issue
Food insecurity in American households is currently one of the most pressing, yet inconspicuous, public health issues.
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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.
Built environment, Public Health, city planning
A Tale of Two Cities: The Intersection of Trees, Policy and Culture
Why don’t we see more cities investing in care of street trees?
Oral Health, Pharmaceutical, Public Health
Changing Drug Labels to Mitigate the Risk of Preventable Complications Related to the Use of Certain Pharmaceuticals
Drug labels for pharmaceuticals must clarify oral diseases as bacterial infections. Read more to find out why.
Opioids, Pharmaceutical, Public Health
Opioid Abuse Part 3: Responsibility, Policy and the Future
Who do we blame for opioid abuse? Who do we think is responsible?
Opioids, Pharmaceutical, Public Health
Opioid Abuse Part 2: Crisis in Context
Making policies more effective in a nation caught in the grips of an opioid a epidemic.
Opioids, Pharmaceutical, Public Health
Opioid Abuse Part 1: Headlines and Policy
Deciding which opioid battle to wage in the face of increasing demand and waning resources.
End of Life, Legislation, Physician
California’s New Law for Terminally Ill Patients
Talking about a topic in which kind, compassionate, and thoughtful people often disagree and take opposing sides.
Immunization, Pediatric, Public Health
Immunizations: Invisible Benefit When Present but Visible Harm When Absent
Unable to see the diseases successfully prevented by vaccines, some refuse what will help save their children’s lives.
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