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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.

older person in bed - view of hands and bedding.

End of Life Option Act, Physician Assisted Dying, and Terminally Ill Patients

Is this the end of the “End of Life Option Act”?

<p>Riverside County Superior Court recently overturned a state law that gives terminally-ill individual an option to end
box of cigarettes

FDA, nicotine, cigarettes, addiction

A Nicotine Reduction Strategy

<p>The FDA is considering reducing the nicotine content in cigarettes. How did we get to this point &amp; what may go wr
Mother depressed by baby in crib.

Postpartum Depression, Mental Health Screening, Pediatrics

Something More than the Baby Blues

<p><em>Why is it important to talk to your doctor about postpartum depression?</em></p>
Tooth with world map inside

Global Oral Health, Community Programs, Canada, Sweden, Denmark, “Toothfriendly”

Oral Health Strategies Around the World

<p>Countries around the world have come up with unique strategies to provide oral health care to vulnerable populations.